Romeo and Juliet
What family does Romeo belong to?
Montague
Who wrote A Sound of Thunder?
Ray Bradbury
What is the climax of a story?
The turning point or moment of highest tension
Who is the narrator of Long Way Down?
Will
What is a simile?
Comparing something using like or as
Who says, "What's in a name? That which we call a rose..."?
Juliet
What major rule must the hunters follow on the safari?
Stay on the path
Define characterization
How an author reveals character traits
2 types- Indirect and Direct
What is the main setting of the story? Why?
Elevator because Will is going to kill his brother's murderer
Identify the figurative language: “The wind whispered through the trees.”
Personification
What role does the Nurse play in Juliet’s life?
Caretaker/Motherly Role
What dinosaur does Eckles want to shoot and why?
Tyrannosaurus and because he is a big game hunter
What is theme?
A universal life lesson that can be applied to anyone from a work of literature
Who is Buck and why is he important?
Shawn's mentor. The first ghost Will meets.
What is the theme of "Nothing Gold Can Stay" by Robert Frost?
Nothing perfect or good lasts forever
What is the purpose of the Prologue at the beginning of the play?
To summarize the plot and set the tone
What clues show the future has changed when Eckels returns?
Language changes, new president, sign spelling
What is foreshadowing?
Hints or clues at what may happen later in a story
How does Jason Reynolds use the structure of free verse to tell the story?
It creates rhythm, emotion, and visual impact
What is the difference between tone and mood?
Tone = author's attitude
Mood = Reader's feelings
Explain the concept of dramatic irony in Act III when Juliet speaks lovingly about Romeo, not knowing he killed Tybalt.
Audience knows more than Juliet does
What does the butterfly symbolize in the story?
The idea that small actions can cause big changes
Name 5 types of figurative language
What is the central conflict of the novel?
Will deciding whether or not to seek revenge for his brother's death
A poem that does not follow typical rules such as rhythm or rhyme is called...
Free Verse Poetry