Plot
What plot element tells the time and place?
The setting
Who wrote "The Tell-Tale Heart" and "The Cask of Amontillado?"
Edgar Allan Poe
Sean told a humorous joke.
humorous
Joanne walked hurriedly to 1st period.
hurriedly
Think of an adjective that ends in -ful and means "cautious."
careful
What is the main character called?
The protagonist
Who wrote "Seventh Grade," a story about a boy who lied and said he could speak French?
Gary Soto
The baby's ten toes were cold and tiny.
ten, cold, tiny
Bob completely forgot about his brother's 8th birthday.
completely
Think of an adjective that ends in -able and means that "others can count on you."
dependable
What is the part of the plot that is the most exciting and that is sometimes called "the turning point?"
The climax
Who wrote "Valentine's Revenge," "Two Thanksgiving Gentlemen," and "The Gift of the Magi?" He is known as the master of the surprise ending.
O. Henry
The huge wave swallowed the American surfer.
huge, American
Proofreading absolutely helps you to find and to accurately correct most mistakes.
absolutely, accurately
Think of an adjective that ends in -ous and means "very big or huge."
enormous
When grouped together, what are the characters, setting, and conflict called?
The exposition
Who created the character of Victor in "The Different Ones?" He wrote "The Twilight Zone."
Rod Serling
Young Carrie is a remarkable singer.
Young, remarkable
Ramona was too tired to stay totally awake.
too, totally
Think of an adjective that ends in -ic and means "wildly mixed up or confused."
chaotic
What is the lesson or the moral of the story called?
The theme
Who wrote "The Prince and the Pauper," a story about a royal 12 year-old and a poor boy of the same age who traded places?
Mark Twain
Eleven angry mutants quietly entered the dark building.
Eleven, angry, dark
Chris always arrives to class before the very loud second bell.
always, very
Think of an adjective that ends in -ent and means "continuing to try in spite of difficulties or challenges"
persistent