Key Terms
Analyze or Summarize
Capitalization
Dialogue
Punctuation
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The growing tension, fear, and excitement felt by readers
What is suspense?
100
In "The Tell-Tale Heart," how did the narrator's description of his actions prior to killing the old man build suspense?
The narrator built suspense when he described his actions of creeping into the old man's room every night for several days. He made the reader feel uneasy, and anticipate that something bad was going to happen for several pages until he actually killed the old man.
100
dr. thomas put the cast on jimmy's arm.
Dr. Thomas put the cast on Jimmy's arm.
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Caleb asked What time is your first class?
Caleb asked, "What time is your first class?"
100
Although I liked what you wrote about caring for your pet rabbit I do have a few suggestions for you
Although I liked what you wrote about caring for your pet rabbit, I do have a few suggestions for you.
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Clues the author gives to hint at events that happen later in the story
What is foreshadowing?
200
What does the description of the Sergeant-Major's tale reveal about his feelings toward the monkey's paw?
It reveals that he is scared of the paw and does not feel that anyone else should use it.
200
my birthday is on april 20th and i will be 23 years old.
My birthday is on April 20th and I will be 23 years old.
200
Hey screamed Sally I wasn't done eating that yet!
"Hey!" screamed Sally, "I wasn't done eating that yet!"
200
Before you go to the store please stop at the school to pick up your sister
Before you go to the store, please stop at the school to pick up your sister.
300
Describe the author's style of writing in "The Tell-Tale Heart."
The author uses vivid descriptions, repetition, and creates a dark, sinister mood throughout the entire story.
300
In "What is the Horror Genre?" what is the author's point of view regarding the use of monsters in horror?
The author feels that not all horror stories include monsters.
300
mandy gasped, "she didn't know! i didn't tell her anything!"
Mandy gasped, "She didn't know! I didn't tell her anything!"
300
What do you think is out there asked Carl as he pointed up at the stars.
"What do you think is out there?" asked Carl, as he pointed up at the stars.
300
I have a soccer game tonight but I think I can finish my homework in time
I have a soccer game tonight, but I think I can finish my homework in time.
400
What were the effects on the reader when the Sergeant-Major explained the holy man's purpose for creating the monkey's paw?
The reader learns the theme of the story and the ending is foreshadowed.
400
Write a summary of "The Tell-Tale Heart."
(Check boards)
400
can we go to six flags for halloween on tuesday?
Can we go to Six Flags for Halloween on Tuesday?
400
I went to Dingman Delaware Middle School the student announced which is the best school in the district.
"I went to Dingman Delaware Middle School," the student announced, "which is the best school in the district.
400
Make sure that you brush your teeth lay out your clothes and pack your schoolbag before you go to bed
Make sure that you brush your teeth, lay out your clothes, and pack your schoolbag before you go to bed.
500
What was the author's purpose in the passage "What is the Horror Genre?"
The purpose was to inform the reader about the criteria needed to evaluate a horror story.
500
Write a summary of "The Monkey's Paw."
(See boards)
500
i read a great article about alaskan wildlife in the pike county courier.
I read a great article about Alaskan wildlife in the Pike County Courier.
500
I'm sorry Danny apologized while climbing down the ladder but I had to get my baseball.
"I'm sorry," Danny apologized, while climbing down the ladder, "but I had to get my baseball."
500
"Often horror has its greatest effect on us because we almost believe or believe while we are reading a book or watching the film that the events are possible"
"Often horror has its greatest effect on us because we almost believe, or believe while we are reading a book or watching the film, that the events are possible."
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