Roots Part One
What does -bio mean?
life
What do the roots -geo and -terr mean?
earth
What is characterization?
The specific traits or qualities of a character.
Why is the book titled Fahrenheit 451?
It refers to the temperature at which book pages catch fire.
What is Mrs. Maas's favorite drink?
coffee
What does the root -biblio?
book
What do the root words -vid and -vis mean?
to see
What does "in medias res" mean?
In the midst/middle of things
What is personification?
Giving human qualities to inanimate objects or animals.
What is Mrs. Maas's favorite chicken restaurant?
Raising Canes
What does the root -crypto mean?
secret
What do the root words -vert and -vers mean?
to turn
What are the plot points of a story in order?
What is juxtaposition?
The comparison of two things to highlight their differences
What year did Mrs. Maas start teaching?
2020
What does the word -electro mean?
electric
What does the root -noc mean?
harmful
What is stream of consciousness?
A type of narration that reveals a character's inner thoughts and feelings
What is speculative fiction?
What is Mrs. Maas's favorite coffee shop?
Kunjani
What does the root -encephalo mean?
brain
What does the root -log mean?
discourse
What are archetypes?
Characters or symbols that are commonly used in literature
What is speculative fiction really good at doing?
Talking about the dangers of current issues
What is Mrs. Maas's coffee order?
white mocha with pumpkin