Vocab Terms
describe the difference between a flat and round character
flat has little character development, round has a lot
What is the setting of "All Summer in a Day"
Venus, in a classroom, during the daytime (sun is coming out)
Put the plot stages in order
exposition, trigger event, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
Describe what a noun is and provide an example
- A person, place or thing
Example- dog, hair, clothes
What does OBJ stand for? (hint- he's an NFL player)
Odell Beckham Jr
What is the difference between static and dynamic characters?
Static doesn't change, dynamic changes
What is the climax of the story "The Veldt"
The parents realize that the lions in the nursery are coming for them
what plot stage: the author wraps up the climax and action in the story and comes to the end
resolution
Describe a verb and give an example
- an action word
example- running, walking, thinking, etc.
Wilt Chamberlain (100)
A description of a character or scene that provides background information
what is Exposition
What is the climax of "The Lottery"
The main character gets stoned to death after winning the lottery
What kind of conflict: Rylan doesn't do his homework. He is frustrated with himself for not working hard and getting a bad grade.
person vs self
Describe what an Adverb is and provide an example
- An word that describes and action word
example- "the dog ran SLOWLY"
What olympic event does Sydney McLaughlin hold the 400m record in?
Hurdles
What is the theme of a story?
an overall message or moral that a reader can take away from a story
What is the trigger event in "The Telltale Heart"
The man kills the old man and hides the body
what kind of conflict:
Xairia is out camping in the freezing temperature and is lost. She must try and survive in the woods.
person vs nature
Describe an adjective and give an example
- a describing word
example- tall, short, light, strong, etc.
What running back has the record for most touchdowns in a season?
LaDainian Tomlinson (28 rush, 31 total)
differences between Direct vs Indirect characterization
direct characterization is when the author tells you something about a character's traits
indirect characterization is when the author shows character traits
What is the rising action in "The Most Dangerous Game"?
Zaroff tracks Rainsford through the jungle and pretends to not see him hiding in a tree
What kind of conflict:
Mr. Delong has to change the way he dresses because he gets made fun of for what he wears to school
person vs society
Name the plot stages for one of the stories we've read this year
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which nba career is better?
Player 1- 32k pts, 6k rebounds, 5k assists, 14x all star, 11x all-nba, 6-0 finals
Player 2- 26k pts, 8k rebounds, 6k assists, 13x all star, 11x all-nba, 8-0 finals
up to choice lowkey (say the name of a planet if I should chug a water bottle)