Poetry and Mythology
Which type of figurative language can be described as descriptive language to create sensory impressions?
Imagery
What is the term used to refer to the central character in the story?
Protagonist
Correct the Misplaced Modifier below:
The monkey sat on the shoulder of its trainer wearing a collar.
Corrected: The monkey, wearing a collar, sat on the shoulder of its trainer.
What is an excerpt?
A passage taken from a book, article, etc.
The type of conflict when a character struggles with a force of nature.
Character vs. Nature
Which of the following steps of the Hero's Journey Archetype demonstrates the moment when the hero faces death?
Crisis
The part of the story that serves to be the turning point of the story; the most exciting part?
Climax
A, AN, and THE are always what part of speech?
Adjectives
What does inaudible mean?
Not able to be heard
In an introduction paragraph for a TDA, what are the three that you should ALWAYS include?
Title of Passage/Author's Name/Thesis: Main Ideas
What is the difference between Mood and Tone? What helps to display each within a movie/book?
Tone: the attitude of the author towards a subject. Usually shown through the author's word usage.
Mood: the feelings the reader/audience gets. Usually shown through genre, setting, tone, lighting, etc.
What is theme?
The central message of the story - the lesson or major takeaway.
Which of the following verbs agrees with the subject? Identify the subject and the correct verb.
Alongside the stream in the Everglades (was/were) two alligators.
verb: were
subject: two alligators
If an area is considered to be congested, how would you explain the area?
Overcrowded, filled or occupied to excess.
What type of figurative language is being used in the example below?
Opportunity knocked at his door.
Personification
What are two examples of the Hero Character Archetype?
Selfless / Comes from Disadvantaged Circumstances / Humble / Parents are Important Figures / The "Chosen One"
Name 4 types of external conflicts that a character can encounter. Name 1 type of internal conflict that a character can encounter.
External: Character vs. Character/Character vs. Nature/Character vs. Society/Character vs. Supernatural Being
Internal: Character vs. Self
What type of voice (active or passive) is being used in the sentence below? If it is in passive voice, then correct the sentence.
The last box of Girl Scout cookies were eaten by Mom.
Passive
Correct - Active: Mom ate the last box of Girl Scouts cookies.
What does hover mean?
To float or hang suspended over. To move back and forth uncertainly over and around.
Looking at the sentence below, identify the subject (complete and simple) and verbs.
Butterflies in large swarms have flown from the United States to the island of Bermuda.
Complete subject:Butterflies in large swarms
Simple subject: Butterflies
Verb Phrase: have flown
Name the 7 steps of the Hero's Journey Archetype in order.
1. Call to Adventure
2. Assistance
3. Departure
4. Trials
5. Crisis
6. Treasure
7. Return
Read the prompt below:
In a novel, the protagonist, Maya, discovers an ancient artifact in her grandmother's attic. As she researches its history, she uncovers a family secret involving her great-grandfather's role in a war. Throughout the story, Maya faces ethical dilemmas about revealing the truth, confronts a rival historian who wants to steal her findings, and struggles with her own identity. The story culminates in a dramatic confrontation at a museum exhibition, where Maya must decide whether to publicly reveal her family's past or protect their reputation. In the end, Maya chooses to share the truth, leading to a mix of consequences for her family and a newfound sense of purpose for herself.
What is the climax of the scenario? Why is this moment the turning point in the story?
Climax: The climax of the story is the dramatic confrontation at the museum exhibition. It serves as the turning point because Maya must make a crucial decision that will affect the rest of the story and her life.
Name the 8 different parts of speech.
Noun, Pronoun, Verb, Adjective, Adverb, Conjunction, Preposition, and Interjection
Define the term stance, then use it in a sentence.
Stance: (n.) a way of holding the body; an attitude or position on an issue
Correct the punctuation/capitalization errors in the sentence below.
in the last ten years, my family has lived in three cities Memphis Charlottesville and Atlanta
In the last ten years, my family has lived in three cities: Memphis, Charlottesville, and Atlanta.