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Other words that mean the same thing as "conflict" are......
problem, struggle, opposition, etc.
When you provide a characterization, are you going to talk about physical traits (what a character LOOKS like), personality traits (what a character ACTS like), or both?
both
Which type of conflict is internal?
Man vs self
"Your eyes are as sparkly as diamonds" is an example of a/an _____________.
simile
Which of these words has a negative connotation?
Group Gang Bunch Crowd
Gang
What does CITE mean?
To use textual information to support your opinion OR to give credit to the author for use of his/her information.
When are you AR points due for January?
January 31.
"Can you keep the cat from clawing the couch?" is an example of __________.
alliteration
What is another word for PROOF?
evidence
The opposite of a dynamic character is a _______ characters.
static
Give the complete setting of where you are right now.
Rossville-Alvin Grade School in the small country town of Rossville, Illinois. It is December 2019, in the Christmas season. It is cold and windy outside, but no snow is on the ground right now.
Using three different ADJECTIVES (description words), give me a characterization of your dog or cat's personality. If you don't have an animal you can use your best friend or your parent.
Various
What is the difference between DENOTATION and CONNOTATION?
D= dictionary meaning of a word
C= understood or emotional meaning of a word.
The opposite of a flat character is a _________ character.
round
Provide an example of when you would use FORMAL language versus INFORMAL language.
Any kind of interview, classroom, work, academic discussion, etc.
"The sun was a fireball, burning everything it touched" is an example of a/an ____________.
metaphor
Why do we paraphrase?
1. To not take credit for someone else's work.
2. To not plagiarize.
3. To better remember what we've read/learned.
The wind howled through the trees is an example of a/an _____________________.
personification
Other than time and place, name three elements of setting.
Weather
Year
Culture
Season
Historical Era
Customs
Give an example of a simile.
Name the six types of conflict.
Character/Man VERSUS:
Man
Society
Nature
Self
Technology
Supernatural
Give an example of personification.
Personification is when non-human things are given human qualities, such as "the cat plotted my death when I didn't give her a treat" or "it is hot the sun seems angry today".
What are some things we do to prepare for a group discussion?
Determine Goals and Deadlines
Establish Rules
Assign Roles (choose a leader, note taker, etc)
Prepare (write down some ideas you'd like to share)
Give an example of a metaphor.
What are the three categories of annotation?
Ask Questions
Track Ideas/Information
Respond/Connect to text