Between Shades of Gray
Vocabulary
Figurative Language
Parts of Speech
Misc.
100
Who is the protagonist in Between Shades of Gray? Lina Kostas Mr. Stalas
Who is Lina. Protagonist is considered to be the main character or lead figure in a novel, play, story, or poem. This could also be known as the hero of the work.
100
Someone's life story written by another person or persons is called____________
What is: Biography
100
Which of the following passages depict imagery? I don't enjoy eating bitter sweet chocolate. He fell down like an old tree falling down in a storm. The girl was sad to learn about the death of her dog.
What is He fell down like an old tree falling down in a storm. Imagery is vivid descriptive language that appeals to one or more of the senses (sight, hearing, touch, smell and taste)
100
Which of the homophones would be used correctly in the following sentence: As we drove THREW or THROUGH the countryside, we saw a heard of cattle in the field.
What is Through
100
Which of the following is NOT an example of non-fiction writing: Scientific Papers Myths Biographies Journalism
What are myths.
200
Which of the following is a theme in the novel: The will to survive causes individuals to overcome tragedy. The death of family causes joy within self reflection. The jealousy of friends causes loneliness.
What is the will to survive causes individuals to overcome tragedy. Theme is a common thread or repeated idea incorporated throughout a literary work.
200
Written text by the author that covers a portion of their life is called______________
What is: Memoir
200
Which of the following sentences demonstrates personification: The summer sun was so bright that the girl had to close her eyes. The little girl screamed with delight and awe. She did not realize that opportunity was knocking at her door.
What is she did not realize that opportunity was knocking at her door. Personification is when an inanimate object is given human like qualities or abilities.
200
What is the adjective in the following sentence: Explores came to America from foreign lands.
What is foreign.
200
Setting includes all of the following except: Time Location Characterization Culture Geography
What is characterization.
300
Which of the following characters is a simple character in the novel: Andrius Joana Jonas Lina
Who is Joana. Lina's cousin we don't know much about her.
300
__________have only one or two personality traits and are easily recognizable as stereotypes.
What is: Simple Character
300
Which of the following words describes the mood of the poem "When in Early Summer": Amused Discontent Bored
What is discontent. Mood is the atmosphere created by the setting, and actions of characters in a story.
300
Identify the prepositional phrase in the following sentence: The smallest cheerleader stood very high on Sam's shoulders to cheer.
What is on Sam's shoulders.
300
What are Mrs. Raymond's and Mrs. Apodaca's four class rules?
What are be on time, be prepared, don't panic, and provide mutual respect.
400
Which of the following statements best describe the setting of the novel thus far: a dirty, unhygienic area a clean, organized space an inviting, cozy environment
What is a dirty, unhygienic area.
400
An author's presentation and development of characters is called_____?
What is Characterization
400
_________is a collection of events that tells a story, which may be true or not, placed in a particular order and recounted through either telling or writing.
What is a narrative.
400
Identify the adjective in the following sentence: Carrie's shoes are uncomfortable.
What is uncomfortable.
400
___________ is when an author tells the audience what a character is like
What is direct character
500
Who is the narrator in the novel? The protagonist An observer (Someone who is indirectly involved in the story) A non-participate (Someone not involved in the story)
Who is the protagonist.
500
_________have multiple personality traits and therefore resemble real people.
What is Complex Character
500
Which of the following flowers is a symbol for romance: Violets Lilies Roses
What is romance. Symbolism is a word or object that stands for another word or object.
500
Identify the prepositional phrase in the following sentence: It was a long walk, so he began moving slowly towards the town.
What is towards the town.
500
_________is when an audience must infer what a character is like through the character's thoughts, actions, or speech.
What is indirect character.
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