SHAZAM surprise!
SHow yo' Vocab skillzz!
You're a funny character!
Show me yo' purpose!
Literary Devices! Yeehaw!
100
you need these two things to make an inference
background knowledge and text evidence
100
What word means "to not trust others"?
misanthrope
100
When a reader has to make an inference to describe a character because it was SHOWN to us, this is called...
indirect characterization
100
Name all the types of Author's Purposes
persuade, inform, express, entertain, explain
100
Authors use this to appeal to the reader's 5 senses and help them visualize or create a mental movie in their head
imagery
200
Change this sentence so that instead of using a simile, it uses a metaphor: "I wandered lonely as a cloud".
teachers will judge answers
200
Jose was ________________ with the melted ice cream he got. He was really looking forward to eating cold ice cream and was upset with the warm gooey blob he got instead.
malcontent
200
When an author describes a character directly or TELLS you about a character, this is called...
direct characterization
200
When a piece of text is written for the purpose of "expressing"' it is written to express the ______________'s feelings. (hint, who wrote it?)
author
200
"Pop", "ring", "moo" and "shazam!" are all examples of which literary device...
onomatopoeia
300
Name and draw the steps of the Plot Mountain in order
exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution & conflict
300
What word means "bad behavior"?
misconduct
300
Grandpa Carl scratched his head in confusion as the sales representative explained the iPhone’s newest software features. The old man hated modern electronics, preferring the old days when all he needed was a stack of paper and a good set of ink pens. Which of the following is the best characterization of Grandpa Carl? a) Grandpa Carl enjoys shopping at the mall. b) Grandpa Carl is interested in building his cell phone and electronics collection c) Grandpa Carl dislikes anyone who tries to sell him things d) Grandpa Carl prefers simple devices to high tech modern electronics
What is d) Grandpa Carl prefers simple devices to high tech modern electronics
300
A piece of text with facts, data, and numbers is meant to ______________ the reader.
inform
300
Read the following line from a poem: "I wandered lonely as a cloud". What is this an example of?
simile
400
Name each step of TPMLTC
Title, Paraphrase, Mood, Literary Devices, Theme, Conflict
400
Ironman had to fight off Aldrich Killian, the ___________, evil nemesis, so that he could save the president from being killed. When my grandmother got sick, I visited her, made her soup, and took care of her until she recuperated from her _______________.
malicious, malady
400
Samantha owned a multitude of outfits and accessories, and it always took her forever to decide which combination might impress Trent. She also is someone who cares very much about her appearance. As usual, she called her sister several times for advice. After doing so, Julie decided to give the navy blue skirt with the white sweater a try. Which of the following is an example of direct characterization? a) "She also is someone who cares very much about her appearance." b) "She called her sister several times for advice." c) "Julie decided to give the navy blue skirt with the white sweater a try.." d) "Samantha owned a multitude of outfits and accessories."
What is a) "She also is someone who cares very much about her appearance."
400
Fiction stories are almost ALWAYS written for the purpose of ______________ the reader.
entertaining
400
"Perfect practice makes perfect!" is an example of ...
alliteration
500
In a complete and thoughtful sentence, explain the difference between TONE and MOOD.
Tone is either positive or negative Mood is a word using that positive or negative connotation.. i.e. mournful, optimistic, serene, pleasant
500
With your group, write a complete sentence using the words "polygon" and "multitude"? Your sentence MUST show that you know the definition of the word.
In math class we studied a multitude of polygons.
500
In your group, write a sentence that describes a character using both "direct" and "indirect characterization".
teachers will judge answers example: Maria decided that studying on a hot day was not an effective use of time. Instead, she was going to have ice cream. However, Daniela who was 2 years older, with long brown hair and taller than Maria, decided she rather have an A in science, so she started studying. Indirect - Maria is irresponsible. Direct - Daniela is 2 years older, tall with long brown hair Indirect - Daniela is responsible
500
What is the author's primary purpose in the following passage? --- "Grapes have been grown in California for more than 200 years. The tradition of viticulture (growing grapes) began in 1769 when Spanish friars established missions throughout California. By the 1850s, the United States had officially acquired California from Mexico, and 80,000 gold prospectors had moved to the region. A few of these had the foresight to realize that there was money in grapes as well as in gold".
to inform
500
With your group, write a sentence that includes one of each of the following: "simile, personification, and onomatopoeia".
teachers will judge answers example: "Boom!" the ball landed angrily against the wall as if it had been a bomb that exploded. simile - comparing the ball to a bomb using AS personafication - giving the ball, a non-human object, the human characteristic of anger onomatopoeia - boom!
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