Conflict
Figurative Language and Rhythmic
Devices
Vocabulary
Grammar
Grab Bag
100
In "Into the Woods", the father realizes that his son hates camping!
What is "man vs. nature"?
100
The pearl was as big as a seagull's egg.
What is a "simile"?
100
I am the major topic or 'big idea"-- or message -- of a piece of writing.
What is "theme"?
100
Joe and his brother like to hike in the woods and tent at night. (What is the punctuation error in this sentence?)
What is "none"? (no errors.)
100
Define "narrative".
What is a story?
200
Kino becomes greedy.
What is "man vs. self"?
200
"A town has a nervous system and emotion."
What is "personification"?
200
I am a synonym for "enemy" and am on the "List of 100 Words Every Middle Schooler Should Know."
What is "adversary"?
200
Shall we do our homework finish our chores or make dinner first? (What is the error in this sentence?)
What is "commas to separate list"?
200
If a narrative is told from the first person, a reader can tell because_____________________.
What is "I is used in the narration"?
300
In "Priscilla qnd the Wimps", Priscilla stuffs Mighty Monk into a locker!
What is "man vs. man"?
300
Kino was an animal now.
What is a "metaphor"?
300
I mean "to survive" and am also on the list of "100 Words Every Middle Schooler Should Know."
What is "weather"?
300
"Go home" she yelled.
What is "missing exlamation point -- or comma" in dialogue.
300
How does an author achieve "tone" or mood in a story?
What is "the vocabulary he uses"? (Answers may vary).
400
Kino finds the pearl, but later he and Juana throw it back into the ocean.
What is "man vs. destiny"?
400
He barely breathed.
What is "alliteration"?
400
Define "subjugation".
What is "to hold down" or conquer or treat as inferior.
400
John Steinbeck the author of The Pearl is an excellent writer.
What is "missing commas to set off appositive or additional information."
500
The indigenous people in many cultures are subjugated or treated poorly.
What is "man vs. society"?
500
I am a man.
What is "repetition"?
500
Define "conjunction."
A word that "hooks up words and phrases and clauses."
500
Class did you learn a lesson from the story, "Not Poor, Just Broke"? I did!
What is "missing a comma with direct address, after class"?
500
"You should not bring your backpack to class." (What is the point of view or perspective of this statement.)
What is "second person"?
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