Figurative Language
"Her smile was a ray of sunshine on a rainy day" is an example of...
Metaphor
Which of our novels took place furthest in the past?
Black Duck
The highest point of tension in a story, the turning point for the characters.
Climax
Margaret and her family went camping. However, their entire weekend was completely rained out, ruining their trip. Margaret was experiencing character vs...
Character vs. Nature/Environment
"The sun was obscured by dark clouds, making the whole sky dark as the rain began." What is the BEST definition for the word "obscured"?
ANY OF THESE: Hidden, concealed, covered, veiled, shadowed
"He's as free as a bird!" is an example of...
Simile
Which was our ONLY novel with a female protagonist?
Z for Zachariah
The background knowledge of a story such as information about the setting and characters.
Exposition
Johnny had been in his group of friends since kindergarten. However, once they got to middle school, they suddenly started talking behind his back and excluding him from the group. Johnny is experiencing character vs...
Character vs. Society
"The student's diligent study habits were the reason for her academic success." What is the BEST definition for the word "diligent"
POSSIBLE: hard working, busy, driven, careful, thorough, active, exact, tireless
Similes are a type of comparison that always use the words...
Like and as
How old was Ann turning in Z for Zachariah?
Sixteen
The main character of a story, the character who mostly influences the story.
Protagonist
Jenna and Nathan both want to be the class president. They keep campaigning against each other and trying to steal votes away from each other. This has led to tension in their friendship. They are experiencing...
Character vs. Character
"The aroma of freshly baked cookies wafted through the house, tempting everyone to the kitchen." What is the BEST definition of the word wafted?
POSSIBLE: drift, float, be carried, transported, transmitted, carried, traveled, glide, whirl
"The stars danced playfully in the night sky" is an example of...
Personification
What is Leo's best friend's name?
Kevin
The ending of a story, where all of the main conflicts have been wrapped up.
Resolution
Sabrina has a test coming up soon but continues to doubt her own abilities. She cannot decide whether she should sit down and study hard, or just go and hang out with her friends since she worries she'll fail anyway. She is experiencing...
Character vs. Self
"Despite facing many challenges, the community showed itself to be resilient, rebuilding after the hurricane." The best definition for RESILIENT is...
POSSIBLE: strong, tough, able to bounce back, adaptable, hardy, adaptable, flexible
"She's walking on thin ice" is an example of...
Idiom
Which of our four novels did NOT have a character vs. fate conflict (major OR minor)
Stargirl
The event that starts the plot and gets the main events moving.
Inciting incident
In Harry Potter, Harry has been chosen to be the "Chosen One" since birth, something that was decided for him. Everything in his life is leading up to him defeating Voldemort, or he will die. He is experiencing...
Character vs. Fate
"When Sarah told her friends about seeing a unicorn in her backyard, they exchanged incredulous glances, unable to believe her wild claim." What is the BEST definition for the word "incredulous"
POSSIBLE: skeptical, disbelieving, distrustful, doubtful, unconvinced