Inferences
Point of View
Plot Elements
Tone
Miscellaneous
100

Every time Paul leaves for work, he makes sure he has his night stick, gun, and keys for his squad car.  Based on this information, name Paul's occupation.

What is a police officer?

100

Name the point of view.  I was excited to get out of the car. I had been waiting for today for weeks and it was finally here. I skipped as I went up the walkway to the house, and my mom opened the door. Suddenly, I was greeted with the words, “Surprise!”

What is first person point of view?

100

This plot stage describes when and where.

What is the exposition?

100

An author writes about a student that was being bullied.  The person that was doing the bullying moves out of state all of a sudden.  How do you think the author makes the person that was being bullied feel after finding out. 

A. Sad

B. Relieved

C. Melancholy


What is B. Relieved?

100

Another word for problem.

What is conflict?

200

Make an inference about my teacher:  My teacher walked into class with her glasses on. It was unusual that she wore her glasses. Her eyes were puffy and she talked quietly to the class. On her desk, she had a bag of cough drops and some tea with a bottle of honey next to it.

What is my teacher is sick/has a cold?

200

Name the point of view.  "Are you ready for your job interview today Simon?  What types of questions do you think they will ask you?"

What is second person point of view?

200

This stage introduces the characters.

What is the exposition?
200

True or false.  Tone has to do with how the reader feels.

What is false?
200

An author's attitude towards a topic.

What is tone?

300

Name the sport:  Omar and his team practiced together every day after school. They went to the court behind the school and passed the ball to each other. Whenever someone scored a basket, everyone would cheer and say, “Nice job!”

What is basketball?

300

Name the point of view.  Harry was nervous for Saturday. He knew that the team would gather in the morning for a pep talk from their coach and then he would have to get on the field. He would then have to find his spot between the goalposts and wait for the action to arrive. 

What is third person limited point of view.

300

The "happily ever after" of fairy tales is this part of the story.

What is the resolution?

300

Which example suggests that Billy's parents were shocked about the situation.  

A. “The principal just called to say that our son was in a fight. I can’t believe he would do that.” 

B. “I’m proud of Billy for sticking up for himself. That bully had it coming.”

What is A?

300

The most exciting part of the story.

What is the climax?
400

Infer where Mona and Megan are:  Music blared through the speakers and people jumped and danced from side to side. Mona smiled at me as her favorite song came on and said, “Megan, I love this one!” We gave each other a high five and began dancing along.

What is a party/club?

400

Name the point of view.  "We couldn't wait to get out of school today.  Our mother promised us that she would take us to our favorite restaurant for dinner and that we could order anything that we wanted.  She was proud of us for making the honor roll this nine weeks."

What is first person point of view?

400

The problem starts to get resolved in this stage.

What is the falling action?

400

Which tone indicates or suggests that the critic enjoyed the movie?

A. “I was laughing so hard I cried!” 

B. “You can only watch infantile humor for so long before you want to punch yourself in the face.”

What is A?

400

Name the location of the family.  The Harris family walked with backpacks on as they pulled large bags behind them. They walked around crowds of people as they found a line to stand in. There were screens on the walls that gave the names of cities and times. They gave their tickets to a nice lady to check them.

What is the airport?

500

Infer what they are doing:  Rio and Marcus sat in the backseat of the car as their dad drove. The car traveled quickly on the highway and it seemed like they had been in the car for hours. However, when they reached their destination, it would be all worth it. 

What is taking a road trip?

500

Name the point of view.  Lulu walked into her sister's room and found her crying.  There were bright red, blue, yellow, and green puddles of liquid all over the floor.  

What is 3rd person objective?

500

Name the stage.  Charlie is climbing up the mountain, but doesn't think he can make it.  He begins to have shortness of breath, along with cramps in his calves.

What is the rising action?

500

Which tone shows that the character is skeptical?    

A. “I’m so excited that he called! I’ve been hoping to hear from him.” 

B. “Why is that weirdo calling me again after all this time?”

What is B?

500

Name the point of view. "When Jane and Elizabeth were alone, the former, who had been cautious in her praise of Mr. Bingley before, expressed to her sister how very much she admired him. 'He is just what a young man ought to be,' said she, 'sensible, good-humored, lively; and I never saw such happy manners! So much ease, with such perfect good breeding!'"

What is third person omiscient point of view?

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