LITERATURE
"The Highwayman" is a good example of a __________ poem because it tells a story.
narrative
According to the plot diagram, these _______ drive the story. They can be internal or external. Common examples include character vs society and character vs character.
conflict
This punctuation mark is a little connector in words like merry-go-round.
hyphen
What part-of-speech is the word CONCOCT. (He concocted a potion to make himself invisible.)
verb
This trait of good writing refers to our word choice
DICTION
Name one lyric poem that we read together as a class.
"Scaffolding," "The New Colossus" etc.
Explain the difference between foreshadowing and flashback.
flashback goes into a character's past or memory
foreshadowing gives hints and clues about that which will happen later
This "double hyphen" can be used to add extra information into a sentence--although there are other punctuation marks that can do the same thing.
em dash
What is a good SYNONYM for the word AMATEUR?
BEGINNER; NOVICE
In character vs character conflicts, this character acts against the PROTAGONIST.
ANTAGONIST
Explain the figurative meaning of the title Make Lemonade.
If life gives you difficulties, make the best out of it.
Give an example of an OXYMORON.
jumbo shrimp, head butt, etc.
These "three little dots" can indicate that a speaker or thinker has trailed off or. . .um. . . been interrupted, etc.
ellipsis
Literally, this noun refers to a swamp. Figuratively, it is a difficult situation in which you can get stuck.
QUAGMIRE
We only have three of these parts-of-speech in English: a, an, the.
Make Lemonade is a good example of_________.
a) prose
b) drama
c) non-fiction
d) free verse poetry
What do we call a difference between expectation and reality, such as when the ELA teacher misspells a word?
irony
When using prose to discuss poetry, we use the ___________________ to show where the line breaks are supposed to be.
slash
What is an ENIGMA?
a puzzling or mysterious situation or person
Showing vs telling is most reliant on this literary device that stirs our 5 senses. . .
IMAGERY
These famous works of literature have stood the test of time, have been often adapted, and are widely taught in schools.
classics
Contradictory statements and situations, such as the chicken and the egg, are called. . .
paradoxes
What do we call the section of dialogue that indicates the speaker?
Example: "I don't like the school's chicken," said Christian.
ANALOGY: SYMPATHY is concern for others and
__________ is a lack of concern.
APATHY
______________ are objects, pictures, or sometimes even people who represent larger ideas. The flag is a good example.
SYMBOLS