Narrative
Expository
Poetry
Theatre/Drama
Vocabulary
100
What is the purpose of a narrative?
To entertain
100
What is the purpose of expository text?
To persuade/inform
100
TRUE or FALSE: Poets often use figurative language such as similes, metaphors, and personification.
TRUE
100
Name something that makes theatre different from narrative or expository text.
Possible answers: character names before lines, meant to be acted out, includes stage directions, has scenery/lights/sound effects
100
Define the words "synonym" and "antonym."
Synonym = a word that means the same thing

Antonym = a word that means the opposite
200
What is theme?
The lesson/moral of the story
200
Name two clues that a text is expository
Possible answers: facts, data, dates, real people and events, appears in a magazine or newspaper
200
What is a stanza?
A chunk of text in a poem / the poetry version of paragraphs / the units that poems are divided into
200
How do you find the stage directions in a play, and what information do they give you?
Stage directions are in parentheses, and they tell you how the characters look and act. They can also give information about sound effects, lights, or scenery.
200
Based on the sentence below, determine what the word "abhorred" means.

Elizabeth abhorred her ex's face so much that she stopped going to parties just to avoid seeing him.
Hated / couldn't stand / disliked
300
Name 3 things you can find in a narrative
Possible answers: plot, characters, setting, theme
300
A narrative can also be referred to as a story; an expository text can also be referred to as _______________________.
an article
300
Ms. Cunningham asked Emilio what makes poetry different from other types of text, and Emilio said "poems rhyme." Explain why his answer is incorrect and what actually makes a poem different from a story or article.
Poems often have rhythm or rhyme, BUT not all poems rhyme. Poems are unique in that they are organized into lines and stanzas.
300
Explain the following theatre terms: costumes, props, set.
Costumes = the clothes the actors wear
Props = the objects that characters use onstage
Set = the background, backdrop, or scenery that shows where and when the play takes place
300
Pick the best definition for the word "bibliophile" AND explain why you picked that answer.

a. A system for filing papers
b. An old church
c. Someone who loves books
d. A deadly disease with symptoms that include stomach pains, muscle weakness, and a rash
Correct answer: c
Good explanation: The word root "biblio" refers to books (like in the Spanish word "biblioteca"). Also, the word root "phile" means "to love."
400
Name 4 different types of narrators whose point of view a story can be told from and explain how you can identify which point of view a story is told from.
1st person narrator - Look for I/WE/ME. A character tells the story.
2nd person narrator - Look for YOU. The narrator speaks to the reader.
3rd person limited - Look for HE/SHE/THEY. Narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character.
3rd person omnsicient - Look for HE/SHE/THEY. Narrator knows more than one character's thoughts and feelings.
400
In a narrative, you look for the theme, and in an expository text, you look for the ______________.
Main idea
400
It is important to look at the tone and mood of a poem. What are tone and mood?
Tone = the author's attitude
Mood = how the words make you (the reader) feel
400
What is the main source of information about characters in a play?
The dialogue. (Most of a play is made up of dialogue, and we learn about the characters from what the they say.)
400
This weekend, a famous ornithologist will be giving a speech about owls at SMU.

Which of these is the correct definition of the word "ornithologist," AND how do you know?
a. Someone who studies birds
b. The study of winged creatures
c. The process of making scientific discoveries about owls
d. A species of owl
Correct answer: a. Someone who studies birds
If a word ends in -ist (scientist, biologist, etc.), it refers to a PERSON (someone). The other answers do not refer to people.
500
Draw a plot diagram, label each part, and explain what each part means.
Exposition - sets the scene, tells the reader about setting & characters
Rising action - introduces the reader to the conflict
Climax - the most exciting part of the story (turning point)
Falling action - the problem begins to reach a solution
Resolution - the problem is solved (though not always in a happy way)
500
Explain the difference between a fact, an opinion, and an assertion, and which of those three things can be found in expository texts.
Fact - can be proved, not debatable
Opinion - what someone thinks, debatable
Assertion - stated like a fact, but can't be proved 100% true

You can find all of these in expository texts. Though expository texts are non-fiction, the writer can still have opinions and make assertions about the topic he or she is writing about.
500
Define each of the following terms: narrative poetry, epic poetry, elegy, lyric poetry.
Narrative = poem that tells a story.
Epic = long poem telling the story of a hero.
Elegy = poem expressing sadness.
Lyric = poem with a musical quality.
500
What point of view is a play told from?
Because plays do not have a narrator and the entire story is told through dialogue, a play is told from multiple points of view.
500
Name the person who currently lives in the gubernatorial mansion.
Rick Perry
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