short, concentrated, fictional prose writing, concentrates on a single purpose
What is short story
100
The ordinary form of spoken or written language, WITHOUT metrical structure, as distinguished from poetry or verse
What is prose?
100
Mystery
What is a novel, short story, whose plot involves a crime or other event that remains puzzling
100
A short popular saying, usually of unknown and ancient orgin, that expresses some common truth
What is a proverb?
100
This is a narrated account of events or experiences, whether true or fictitious
What is a narrative?
200
I usually consist of more that 50,000 words.
What is a novel?
200
I am a drama (a play, film, or television program) that is characterized by "exaggerated emotions" and emphasizes plot or action at the expense of characterization.
What is melodrama (MELLOW DRAMA) :)
200
I want to teach you some type of truth, religious principle, or moral lesson. Yes, I am an allegorical story.
What is a parable?
200
Poem
What is a a type of rhythmic compressed language that uses figures of speech and IMAGERY to appeal to the readers emotions and imagination?
200
Myth
What is a traditional or legendary story, usually talking about some hero, or event, without giving a natural explanation.
300
I am a long story which relates the great deed or acts of a larger-than-life hero. This hero embodies, embraces, displays the values of a particular society.
What is an epic?
300
An article in a newspaper, periodical, or advice column presenting the opinion of the editor, publisher, or editors.
What is an editorial?
300
figure of speech that involves a comparison between unlike things that are not meant to be on a literal level.
What is figurative language?
300
To understand and grasp the meaning of a literary work.
What is to comprehend?
300
These are affixes that are attached either to the beginning or ending of words.
What are prefixes and suffixes?
400
I am so special in the forming of words. I am the basis from which a word is derived WITHOUT you adding an affix.
What is root?
400
To stress the importance of an idea
What is to emphasize?
400
I judge, evaluate, and analyze literary or artistic works
What is a critic?
400
Context Clues
The strategy I use when I do not understand a word in a passage?
400
First person, Third person Limited, Third person Omniscient
What is Point of View?
500
My mother was crying when she hung up the phone after talking to my Aunt Dizzy. I can ______ that something dreadful has happened.
What is to imply?
500
In the story MONSTER, Steve is accused of being part of a crime. What was his job?
What is the look-out man?
500
On trial with Steve Harmon. He is defended by Asa Briggs.
Who is James King?
500
The author of MONSTER, SLAM, SCORPIONS, and BAD BOY.
Who is Walter Dean Myers?
500
The victims of this horrific crime in the novel, MONSTER.
Who is Alguinaldo Nesbitt, Mrs. Nesbitt, Mr. and Mrs. Harmon, Jerry, and Steve Harmon.