Parts of Speech
What is the correct definition of a noun? (Hint: it lists four things)
A person, place, thing, or idea
In The Outsiders, what is Ponyboy's last name?
Curtis
What is a claim?
What is the definition of the "plot" of a story?
The series of events that make up the story/what happens.
Describe what a Venn Diagram looks like.
Two circles overlapping
What is the purpose of an adjective?
To describe a noun
To add description and detail
In A Monster Calls, the monster's first tale includes what three main characters?
What does it mean to persuade?
a. to disturb someone about something
b. to sweat on someone
c. to convince someone that something is true
d. to cause someone to be confused about something
c. to convince someone that something is true
What is the climax of a story?
The most intense point of a story, with the most tension
What is the definition of an ode poem?
A poem that is written in celebration or dedication, usually towards someone/something specific
True or false: Pronouns are words that show action.
FALSE
In the Giver, what is the first memory Jonas receives?
Sledding down a snowy hill
What is the central idea?
The main focus of a text/what a text is mostly about
What is the definition of a character vs. society conflict?
A conflict with the laws or beliefs of a group
Identify the figurative language used in the sentence:
This helmet is killing me!
Hyperbole
Identify the adjective, noun and verb in the sentence:
The adorable duckling swam.
Adjective - adorable
Noun - duckling
Verb - swam
In The Outsiders, what kind of car was tailing Johnny when he was first jumped?
A blue Mustang
Facts, data, numbers, etc.
What is the definition of a "setting" in a story?
The time and place a story happens/where it takes place
What is the definition of symbolism?
Symbolism is anything that represents an idea other than what you can literally see
What is the function of an adverb? (Hint: it does three things)
To modify verbs, adjectives, and even other adverbs
In the Giver, what is the name of the Giver's daughter?
Rosemary
Finish the acronym of the CRAAP test:
C- Current
R- Relevant
A- Authority
A- Accurate
P- Purpose
Define all four: A flat, round, static, and dynamic character
Flat: character with very little development; generally uninteresting
Round: interesting character that adds to the story
Static: character that does not change within the story
Dynamic: character that changes in the story
Identify the subject, predicate, object, and indirect object of the following sentence:
Billy passed the gravy to Johnny.
Subject = Billy
Predicate = passed the gravy to Johnny
Object = gravy
Indirect object = Johnny