Short Stories
What did Eckels do that ruined the future in "A Sound of Thunder"?
Stepped off the path and killed a butterfly
What is Romeo upset about at the beginning of the story?
Rosaline not loving him back.
What is onomatopoeia?
the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named
Why is Seabiscuit inspiring?
Seabiscuit was beaten down and acted as an underdog for the nation during the Great Depression.
What is a theme?
The main idea of a story, or the lesson that is learned.
What is amontillado in "The Cask of Amontillado"?
A red wine
What does Romeo compare Juliet to during the balcony scene in Act 2?
The sun
What is “Lenore” referring to in “The Raven?”
The narrator’s wife
What is anaphora?
Repetition at the beginning of a phrase.
What is a protagonist?
Give an example!
The main character in a story.
What is the main literary element used in "The Scarlet Ibis?"
symbolism
What is comedic relief and what is an example of it in the story?
A break away from the serious for a brief moment; Mercutio
What is an ode?
A poem dedicated to something.
What is alliteration?
The repetition of a sound the beginning of 2 or more words.
Describe the difference between a dynamic character and a round character.
Dynamic characters change throughout the story, while round characters are complex and well-developed.
What is the main plot of "Rights to the Streets of Memphis"?
A boy, Richard, learns to defend himself from a gang of boys stealing from him.
Give an example of dramatic irony from the story.
When we know about the the marriage while the characters don’t.
The plans changing but Romeo doesn’t know.
What is a sonnet’s rhyme scheme?
ABABCDCDEFEFGG
What is bias? Which nonfiction piece taught us about it?
prejudice in favor of or against one thing.
“How Private is Your Private Life?” and “The Privacy Debate”.
Name the parts of a plot diagram, IN ORDER
Exposition
Conflict
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action
Resolution
What could one of the main themes be for "The Most Dangerous Game"?
Survival
hunter v prey
fear
Complete the phrase: “For there never was a tale of more woe than that of _________and_________.
Juliet and her Romeo
What is the message of “The Road Not Taken”?
The road less traveled is more adventurous and fulfilling.
What is ethos, pathos, and logos?
Ethos is a speaker’s appeal to credibility.
Pathos is a speakers appeal to emotion.
Logos is a speakers appeal to logic.
Describe what a sonnet is, and what the 4 parts of a sonnet are. (think about the assignment we did)
A sonnet is a poem with 14 lines, usually about love written in iambic pentameter. The 4 key parts are 3 quatrains followed by a couplet.