Elements of Fiction
The Homophones
Stylistic Element/Tone/Mood
Idioms/Foreign Words/Phrases
Vocabulary/Context Clues
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Jimmy Wells reveals who he is to Silky Bob while he is under arrest and taken off to jail. What part of the plot is this?
It was the resolution in the short story "After Twenty Years" by O' Henry.
100
How do you spell the homophone that fits in this blank? Our neighbors parked ___________ car too close to our house.
their (ownership; possession)
100
What are stylistic elements?
Stylistic elements are techniques the author uses to convey meaning to the reader.
100
What does it mean when someone is told that they are "skating on thin ice"?
This means that the person is doing something that is very close to getting them into trouble.
100
What does it mean when the author "conveys" a message to the reader?
It means that the author is able to communicate or show something to the reader through the text.
200
What is another word for resolution?
Denoument
200
How do you spell the homophone that would be appropriate for this sentence? _________ are five cars in the parking lot.
There are five cars in the parking lot.
200
What is the tone set by this sentence? It was a dark and stormy night and Sarah knew that something evil was coming her way, but she didn't know when.
The tone is dark; creepy; unsettling
200
What does it mean if someone is "walking on eggshells" around someone else?
This means that this person is being cautious or careful not to offend or upset someone.
200
Maria illustrated her point by holding another conference to clear up any misconceptions. Which definition of " illustrate" is correct in the sentence? 1. vb: to provide with pictures or figures that explain or decorate 2. vb: to explain by use of examples; clarify
Definition #2 is correct because she explained and clarified what she meant.
300
What is the theme in the folktale "The Three Wishes"?
The theme is that money doesn't necessarily buy happiness or you can be happy even though you don't have much money.
300
How do you spell the homophone that is appropriate for this sentence? _________ not coming to my party next week.
They're (they are)
300
What is the mood that is created by reading these words? Janice was super excited for the next day. Tomorrow morning was Christmas, and her parents had promised that the gift she would be receiving would be the best gift she had ever received. She could hardly contain her excitement as she barely got any sleep.
The mood is one of anticipation/anxiousness
300
What does the idiom "Don't cry over spilled milk" mean?
This means that you shouldn't get upset over something that has already happened.
300
What inference can be drawn about the character of Jimmy Wells in "After Twenty Years"? (What type of character is Jimmy Wells"?)
Jimmy Wells is an honest character who does the right thing. This is why he sent his best friend to jail even though it was hard for him to do. He also takes his job seriously.
400
What is the difference between the theme and a topic?
The difference is that the theme is the big idea about life or the message the story conveys and a topic is just the subject matter of the story.
400
Which word is the appropriate for the blank in this sentence? I am ______ tired to go to school today.
I am too tired to go to school today.
400
What are the two stylistic elements the author uses in "The Three Wishes"?
The two stylistic elements the author uses are the magic helper and the three wishes.
400
What does it mean when someone makes a "faux paus"?
This means that someone has made a social error of some sort.
400
Based on the description of "Silky Bob" in "After Twenty Years", what can the reader conclude about his character? (What type of person is "Silky Bob"?)
"Silky Bob" is a character who is dishonest and made his money illegally. He appears to be a loyal friend, but he cares more about making money that upholding the law. (You could say he is also greedy).
500
What is the theme in the short story "Silverman City"?
The theme is related to the saying, "What goes around comes around" or "Treat others the way you would like to be treated" or even "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."
500
Which homophone is appropriate for this sentence? Go ______ the teacher's desk and turn that assignment in.
Go to the teacher's desk and turn that assignment in.
500
What is the purpose of the third wish in "The Three Wishes"?
The purpose of the third wish in "The Three Wishes" is to give the characters a way to fix their problem and give them a happy ending.
500
What does it mean if someone has "carte blanche" at a restaurant or hotel?
This mean that the person has unrestricted freedom to request whatever they would like to have, and the owner/manager will go and get it.
500
Sharon revealed to her parents how she felt about moving to a new city where she knew no one. Which dictionary definition for "revealed" matches the one used in the sentence? 1. vb : to make known 2. vb : to show plainly; open up to view
The correct definition that matches the one in the sentence would be definition #1 which is "to make known."
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