Tone
"I stared at the broken bicycle tire, then at the mile-long stretch of dirt road ahead. The rain started, soft at first, then quickly pounding down, soaking my map and making the path muddy. This was supposed to be a relaxing ride. I sighed, pulled my jacket collar higher, and started pushing the bike."
A. Joyful
B. Frustrated
C. Neutral
B. Frustrated
"The referee blew the whistle and raised the other boxer's hand in the air. John sat on his stool in the corner, his eye swollen shut, while the medic applied ice to his bruised ribs." Question: Based on the passage, what happened to John?
A) He won the boxing match.
B) He lost the boxing match.
C) He decided not to fight.
B) He lost the boxing match.
The King was a cruel and greedy man who cared more for his gold than for his suffering people.
Is this example Direct or Indirect Characterization?
Direct Characterization (Why:The author uses specific adjectives—"cruel" and "greedy"—to tell you exactly what the King's personality is.)
Which sentence is an example of a simile?
A) The snow is a white blanket.
B) The stars danced in the sky.
C) He is as strong as an ox.
D) Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
C) He is as strong as an ox.
What is the title of something we read together as a class this semester?
A Chance in the World
Night
Is Survival Selfish?
The Power of a Dinner Table
Theme For English B
"The sun was shining brightly, painting the park in gold. Birds chirped a cheerful melody, and the air smelled fresh and sweet. A gentle breeze rustled the leaves of the oak trees. Everything about the morning felt perfect and calm."
A. Cheerful
B. Angry
C. Worried
A. Cheerful
"Lisa stared at the fabulous red shoes in the shop window for months. Today, she walked out of the store carrying a bright red shoebox, a wide grin on her face."
What can you infer happened to Lisa?
A) She stole the shoes.
B) She bought the shoes.
C) She got a job at the shoe store.
B) She bought the shoes.
Ignoring the crying child, the stranger pushed past the crowd, checked his watch, and rolled his eyes at the delay."
Is this an example of Direct or Indirect Characterization?
Indirect Characterization (Why: The author does not call him "rude" or "impatient"; they show you his bad personality through his Actions.)
In the phrase "The wind howled in the night," what literary device is being used to give human qualities to the wind?
A) Hyperbole
B) Metaphor
C) Personification
D) Alliteration
C) Personification
What is the name of any author we read this semester?
Steve Pemberton
Elie Wiesel
Lane Wallace
David Brooks
Langston Hughes
"Look, I didn't want to be a half-blood. If you're reading this because you think you might be one, my advice is: close this book right now. Believe whatever lie your mom or dad told you about your birth, and try to lead a normal life."
What is the primary tone of this opening passage?
A. Academic and Formal
B. Romantic and Dreamy
C. Joyful and Celebratory
D. Warning and Conversational
D. Warning and Conversational
"The classroom was silent as Mr. Henderson handed back the exams. When he reached Sarah's desk, he placed the paper face down. Sarah peeked at the corner, gasped, and quickly crumpled the paper into a tight ball."
What likely happened to Sarah?
A) She received a poor grade.
B) She got a perfect score.
C) She cheated on the test.
A) She received a poor grade.
"'I don't care if it's your birthday,' Aunt Petunia snapped. 'You still have to scrub the floors before you get any cake.'"
Is this example Direct or Indirect Characterization?
Indirect Characterization (Why: We learn about Aunt Petunia's strict or mean nature through her Speech/Dialogue.)
Identify the literary device used in the following sentence: "I’ve told you to clean your room a million times!"
Hyperbole
What is the name of the Japanese poem that has three lines and 5-7-5 syllables?
Haiku
"The presentation was set to begin at 10:00 a.m. sharp. I arrived at 9:55 a.m., only to find an empty room. The lights were off, the screen was blank, and there was no sign of the main speaker or the attendees. After waiting until 10:15 a.m., I concluded that, once again, the organizational standard for punctuality had been merely a suggestion, not a rule."
A. Amused
B. Scared
C. Sarcastic (or Irritated)
C. Sarcastic (or Irritated)
"Captain Lewis looked at the map, then at the thick fog surrounding the ship. He sighed and shook his head. 'Drop the anchor,' he commanded. 'We go no further tonight.'"
What can you infer about the Captain's situation?
A) He has reached his destination.
B) He is forced to delay the voyage due to danger.
C) He is lost and giving up.
B) He is forced to delay the voyage due to danger.
He was a man of iron will and gentle heart, a true protector of the innocent who never wavered in his duty.
Is this example Direct or Indirect Characterization?
Direct Characterization (Even though the language is fancy, the author is still explicitly stating his traits: "iron will," "gentle heart," and "protector.")
Identify the literary device "The classroom was a zoo."
Metaphor
Which of the following historical events was NOT discussed in a story we read this semester?
A. The Holocaust
B. The sinking of the Titanic
C. The Harlem Renaissance
D. The Vietnam War
D. The Vietnam War
"In the vast, crowded hallway, the student council president took the stage, clearing his throat with a sound like tearing silk. He then proceeded to read a prepared statement detailing his accomplishments, which included, among other things, ensuring the proper distribution of student lockers and successfully negotiating for a slightly cleaner cafeteria floor. The applause that followed was polite, sustained only by a few nervous supporters near the front."
A. Supportive
B. Contemptuous (or Mocking)
C. Excited
B. Contemptuous (or Mocking)
"The old man sat on the porch, watching the moving truck pull away. He looked at the keys in his hand, then walked to the mailbox and dropped them inside. He picked up his single suitcase and walked toward the bus stop without looking back."
What has happened to the old man?
A) He is going on a vacation.
B) He has moved out of his home permanently.
C) He is buying a new truck.
B) He has moved out of his home permanently.
As the new sheriff walked into the saloon, the piano player stopped mid-song, card games ceased, and the room went deathly silent.
Is this example Direct or Indirect Characterization?
Indirect Characterization (This characterizes the sheriff as intimidating or commanding, but only by showing his Effect on Others. No adjectives describe him directly.)
Create your own simile to describe the weather outside today.
Check student answer- does the comparison make sense? Like or As?
In which publication was "The Power of a Dinner Table" originally published?
A. The New Yorker
B. The New York Times
C. Harpers Bazaar
D. TMZ
B. The New York Times