Word(s) of the Week
This word of the week means: to do more than what is necessary or normal (too much); repetitive
Redundant
Give the definition for: CONFLICT
The problem of the story/a struggle between two or more opposing forces
Finish the line: "The year was 2081, and everyone was finally _____________"
Equal
What does it mean to be a "brother's keeper"?
(answers vary) To help out your peers and keep them going on the path of wisdom
Define: central idea
The overall message/lesson/point of that specific story that can be expressed in one sentence
What does the word "Tenacity" mean?
(noun) The quality of being very persistent/determined/unwilling to give up
This literary element is defined as: when one thing represents or stands for another; a concrete object/thing is used to represent an abstract concept
Symbolism
What happens to Harrison at the end of the story?
He is murdered by Diana Moon Glampers
When you are writing a personal essay, you should be sure to include ___________ details
Descriptive/sensory
In "Aria," name one reason the author felt like an outsider-- BE SPECIFIC
-He was the only Spanish-speaking/Hispanic person in his Kindergarten class
-The neighbors were unwelcoming towards his family
-He did not know any English when he went to school
What does it mean to MITIGATE something (a situation)?
To make it less serious, painful, or harmful
When an author uses an extreme over-exaggeration to make a bigger point, they are using which literary element?
Hyperbole
Name one MAJOR CHANGE made in the short film 2081 that is different from the original short story "Harrison Bergeron"
- Harrison's dad sees the killing, not his mom
- Harrison is more of a hero/has the mission to expose the government on TV
-The bomb as a diversion
-Etc.
EXPLAIN what happened when SMITH (the friend) tries to buy a Marionette (in "Marionettes Inc.")
He discovered his wife already had one and was gone
Name ONE THEME of "Aria: Memoir of a Bilingual Childhood"
Answers may include, but ARE NOT LIMITED TO: language barriers, culture, heritage, community, family, feeling like an outsider, immigration, discrimination, etc.
(*judge's discretion)
This word of the week means: To prevent or discourage someone from doing something
Deter
GIVE THE DEFINITION FOR IMAGERY
*answers may vary slightly, but something similar to: creating a picture in the reader's head (by using the 5 senses); a vivid description
What does Harrison taking off his handicaps/"flying" with the ballerina as they are dancing SYMBOLIZE?
Freedom
What is the name of the MAIN CHARACTER in "Marionettes, Inc."?
Braling
What is the DIFFERENCE between theme and central idea?
(judge discretion if answer is correct)
theme is shorter and more general/universal; central idea is longer and more specific
Give the definition for the word "PRAGMATIC"
practical, realistic, or focused on what is best
What is the DIFFERFENCE between TONE and MOOD?
Tone is the AUTHOR/NARRATOR'S attitude or feeling towards the subject matter/audience
Mood is the OVERALL VIBE the text creates and the emotions that it creates for the reader
In the short story, what is the government's ACTUAL goal/purpose?
Keep people under their control?
What was the name of the Olympian in the video we watched? (the runner who got hurt during his race)
Derek Redmond
Give a CENTRAL IDEA of "Aria"
Answers vary