Adjectives vs. Adverbs
An _____________________ is a word or set of words that modifies (i.e., describes) a noun or pronoun. Adjectives may come before the word they modify.
Adjective
What is a pronoun?
A pronoun is a word used to stand for (or take the place of) a noun.
What is the appositive: John, a talented basketball player, dunked the ball in the hoop.
, a talented basketball player,
__________________ is the way the author develops a character’s personality traits.
Characterization
The way the audience is supposed to feel is ___________.
Mood
An _______________ is a word or set of words that modifies verbs, adjectives, or adverbs.
Adverb
Name 4 different common pronouns.
Answers will vary.
What punctuation mark is used with appositives?
commas
What is tone?
The author’s attitude towards a subject.
Dramatic irony refers to a situation in which…
The reader knows something that the character(s) do not
Pick the correct modifier: Pick the correct adverb: Atojsh spoke (soft, softly), so she didn’t interrupt the movie.
softly
What is an antecedent?
An antecedent is a word for which a pronoun stands for or replaces.
What part of speech do appositives rename or modify?
Nouns
What is the term for figurative language that appeals to the senses?
Imagery
What is theme?
The lesson/message of the text.
Find the adjective(s): The small red car was on sal
small and red
Name the pronoun and antecedent: Each college and university sent its budget request to the legislature.
Antecedent: college and university
pronoun: its
Insert the comma(s): Mr. Allen loves to go rock climbing an especially physical activity.
Mr. Allen loves to go rock climbing, an especially physical activity.
A motif can briefly be defined as:
A recurring symbol.
What is an allusion?
A brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance.
What is the common ending used for adverbs?
-ly
his or her
Write an original sentence with an appositive and the appropriate punctuation.
Answers will vary.
________ is a character who contrasts with another character, usually to highlight a specific attribute.
Foil.
Name the 5 elements of plot structure in order.
1. Exposition
2. Rising Action
3. Climax
4.Falling Action
5. Conclusion