Elements of Literature
Literary Techniques
Author's Purpose
Context Clues
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Who is the main character of The Hunger Games?
Katniss
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Give an example of a simile.
answer will vary, must compare using like or as
100
A section in a history book describing the conditions and causes of the Great Depression in the Midwest in the 1930s. What is the author's purpose? (Inform, Entertain, Persuade, or Express an emotion)
To inform
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It took Miranda years of substance abuse counseling to finally achieve sobriety; she now leads a healthy life free of drugs and alcohol. Based on its use in the sentence, SOBRIETY most likely means...
living without use of drugs or alcohol
200
What is the main conflict in the book? How does that conflict cause the other events in the book?
Prim gets picked for the Hunger Games and Katniss volunteers to protect her; everything Katniss does is to protect Prim
200
"When the stars threw down their spears, / And water'd heaven with their tears." What type of figurative language is this?
Personification
200
An article where the author argues that an IPOD music player is better than a ZUNE. What is the author's purpose?
Persuade
200
Under ordinary circumstances, the board would never condone such behavior, but, since she was the CEO, her wrongdoing was casually overlooked. Based on its use in the sentence, CONDONE is most likely a synonym for which other word in the sentence?
Overlook
300
Look at page 6. Based on the information on this page, what can we infer about the cultural setting in Katniss' country?
People are not free to speak their mind, the government is very controlling
300
In The Hunger Games, Katniss is sometimes called "The Girl on Fire." Fire represents Katniss' personality. This comparison between fire and Katniss' spirit is a type of figurative language called _______________. This comparison shows us that Katniss is like fire because...
metaphor; Katniss is determined, she is unstoppable, she is fierce, she can be destructive...
300
Grapes have been grown in California for more than 200 years. The tradition of viticulture (growing grapes) began in 1769 when Spanish friars established missions throughout California. Then the boom in grapes planted for eating arose in the early 1800s. William Wolfskill, founder of California's citrus industry, planted the first table grape vineyard in 1839 near Los Angeles. What is the author's purpose? What is the author's main idea?
to inform; grapes have been grown in CA for more than 200 years
300
During marathons, elite runners—those runners who are better and faster than the other competitors—are given special water stops and earlier start times. Based on its use in the sentence, ELITE most likely means...
better, faster, high quality
400
Why does Katniss hate Peeta at the beginning of the book? How does her relationship with him change or develop during the book?
What is She hates him b/c she is embarrassed that he gave her bread. She starts to like him b/c she realizes he is truly kind. He says he loves her. Katniss never fully trusts Peeta, even though she starts to like him.
400
When Katniss tells the story of Peeta giving her the bread when she was 11 years old, it is an example of what literary technique?
Flashback
400
The story of a young athlete who takes steroids and his life and future fall apart. What is the author's purpose? List 2 details the author could include to support his purpose.
To persuade; steroids are expensive, he gets caught and has a scholarship taken away...
400
Known for her patience and kindness, Nurse Steele is one of the most genial employees in the entire hospital. Based on its use in the sentence, GENIAL is most likely a synonym for...
patient, kind
500
Look at page 82. How does the information on this page develop the theme of courage?
In the time of a true crisis, Katniss was unable to help someone in need; she chose to protect herself instead
500
In The Hunger Games, the Mockingjay is a symbol. What does it symbolize? Give a quote from the book that explains how you know this.
Mockingjay symbolizes the Districts vs. the Capitol; various quotes possible
500
An instructional booklet describing how to operate an MP3 player. What is the author's purpose? List 3 details the author would include to support her purpose.
Inform; where the on switch is located, how to load music onto the device, what to do if you drop the device in water...
500
Students who are interested in foreign languages are encouraged to supplement their studies by adding courses in linguistics to their schedules. Give a word that is an antonym for SUPPLEMENT as used in the sentence.
decrease, take away from
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