Definitions
What is Plot?
Sequence of Events
What is an oxymoron?
Two things that don't go together. Ex: Jumbo Shrimp
What does P.I.E stand for?
Persuade, Inform and Entertain
What do you need when you use a FANBOY?
A Comma!
What is Ms. Torres' Son's name?
Sammy!!!!!
What is Theme?
What is a Metaphor?
A direct comparioson
What is it called when the author is trying to get you to do or try something?
Persuade
What are the three way to combine two sentences?
A semicolon, fanboy or Aaawwubis word.
Who is Ms. Torres' favorite student?
You will never know..... Carter Simmerman!
What is Author's Purpose
Reason it was written
A comparison using "like" or "as"
What is it called when the author is trying to give you facts or information?
Inform
What is setting?
When and Where the story takes place.
What is Ms. Torres favorite drink?
Coke Zero
What is a Character Foil?
The opposites
What is irony?
The opposite of what you expect to happen.
Entertain
What is the ECR format?
A, P, E, P, E, C
What day is the Benchmark?
October 28
What does Infer mean?
Educated Guess
What is symbolism?
The use of symbols to represent different ideas.
Which of these will the STAAR/Benchmark not use?
Entertain
What are the five stages of Plot?
Exposition, Rising Action,Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
What is Ms. Torres' Favorite show?
The Office