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What is a memoir?
A memorable time in a writer's life.
What does P.I.E stand for?
Persuade, Inform, and Entertain
Which sound device is used in the phrase “dreamed about fighting dragons”?
Alliteration
Read the poem. What is the most likely tone the poet is trying to communicate in regard to his subject?
"The angels have long stopped,watching over me, listlessly flying,
mocking too, maybe! Meanwhile I climb back,the spiraling staircase,
trading my wings, for a step or two."
A. Sad
B. Angry
C. Frightened
D. Cheerful
A. Sad
What is the the climax of the story known as?
The turning point of the story.
Which sentence best shows a memoir?
A. In the winter of 2004 I had built the biggest snowman known to man.
B. Nobody understood what her family was like.
C. I never saw a snowman like that.
D. You might notice the rotten carrot and charcoal nose.
A. In the winter of 2004 I had built the biggest snowman known to man
Which is a synonym to the author's purpose inform?
A. Argue.
B. Convince.
C. Describe.
D. Amuse
C. Describe
Which sound device is used in the phrase “She ran the track, faster and faster”?
Repetition of word
Which line most clearly demonstrates the tone?
"The angels have long stopped,watching over me, listlessly flying,
mocking too, maybe! Meanwhile I climb back,the spiraling staircase,
trading my wings, for a step or two."
A. “I climb back the spiraling staircase”
B. “Trading my wings for a step or two”
C. “The angels have long stopped watching over me”
D. “Listlessly flying”
C. “The angels have long stopped watching over me”
What is the french word for resolution?
Denouement
What is the meaning of the word domineer in the following sentence: The big dog will domineer over the small dog.
A. To control or be the master of
B. To be bigger than
C. To listen to or bark to
D. To give something to
A. To control or be the master of
What can you infer would be the author’s purpose? “This bird did many weird things that made us all laugh, like biting its toenails and screaming the word toe cheese”
A. Entertain with stories about the bird’s weird behavior.
B. Persuade readers to not get a bird.
C. Inform readers about how weird all birds are.
D. Describe how weird birds can be.
A. Entertain with stories about the bird’s weird behavior.
Words that mimic the sound they make.
Onomatopoeia
In a suspenseful story, the author might use a tone that makes readers feel this way.
What is tense, anxious, or excited?
Which answer choice can you infer is an exposition?
A. A unicorn was walking through a dense forest.
B. The unicorn was proud of her long mane.
C. The unicorn was disappointed in her ability to find food.
D. The unicorn was devoured by a predator animal .
A. A unicorn was walking through a dense forest.
Which of the following answer choices is a meaning of the Latin root -dom-?
A. To hear
B. Lord or master
C. Teeth or enamel
D. Do or make
B. Lord or master
What quote would best support that the purpose is to entertain about the bird’s weird behavior?
A. I liked birds, but this one seemed useless.
B. The pet shop owner said this bird would cause no problems.
C. Nobody knew where the bird came from.
D. I discovered the bird always said strange things.
D. I discovered the bird always said strange things.
Which is a source of conflict?
A. Sally used to deal with hurricanes in the south.
B. Sally saved the family dog during a hurricane.
C. Sally’s dog warned them about the incoming hurricane.
D. Sally hated the family dog and it fought her when she picked it up.
D. Sally hated the family dog and it fought her when she picked it up.
When an author’s tone is formal, they avoid using these types of words or phrases, often sticking to precise language and a serious attitude.
What are slang, contractions, or informal language?
Which answer choice can you infer is a climax?
A. The unicorn stared at its reflection, admiring its mane.
B. While she stood there, a hippogriff attacked her.
C. She realized her mane was caught in a tree and fell to her demise at the teeth of the hippogriff.
D. Oh no, the unicorn cried.
C. She realized her mane was caught in a tree and fell to her demise at the teeth of the hippogriff.
A feeling that a word invokes; can be negative, positive, or neutral.
What is connotation
This author's purpose combines both informing and persuading. In her speech to a live audience, she presents scientific data on climate change to emphasize the need for immediate action and hopes to inspire the audience to adopt eco-friendly habits. What is this author's purpose?
What is to inform and persuade (or to inform and motivate action)?
The word “sparkled” means shine brightly with flashes of light. Which underlined word has the most similar connotation?
A. The diamond twinkled under the light.
B. The animal eyes glowed in the night sky.
C. Bird like shimmery objects such as coins.
D. The flashing lights of the police sirens give me a headache .
A. The diamond twinkled under the light.
This tone might be used by an author who wants to subtly criticize a character’s actions without directly saying they are wrong, often by using irony or understatement.
What is sarcastic or satirical tone?
Which of the following best presents the resolution?
A. While she stood there looking at her mane, a hippogriff started to attack her.
B. The unicorn thought no one was around her as she admired herself.
C. Her mane was caught in a tree and since she was stuck, the hippogriff was able to attack her.
D. She admired her mane, but her pride caused her death.
D. She admired her mane, but her pride caused her death.