Vocabulary #1
Vocabulary #2
Literary Terms
Plot Pyramid
Wild Card
100
Hot and humid.
Sultry.
100
Impatient; irritable; peevish.
Petulant.
100
A piece of writing that makes fun of people or tries to bring about change.
Satire.
100
The turning point in a story.
Climax.
100
What type of animal eats Bertha in "The Storyteller?"
A wolf.
200
Sharp reply.
Retort.
200
Attack.
Assail.
200
The reason an author is writing his/her piece.
Purpose.
200
The main problem in a story.
Conflict.
200
Name of the organization Ms. Winberg volunteers for.
Big Brothers/Big Sisters.
300
Something that distracts attention.
Diversion.
300
Determined.
Resolute.
300
The author's message or main idea in a piece of writing.
Theme.
300
The formal name for a story's introduction.
Exposition.
300
According to the syllabus, how long do you have to complete make-up work if you are absent?
One week.
400
Very badly.
Deplorably.
400
Strong belief; certainty.
Conviction.
400
The atmosphere or feeling created by an author.
Mood.
400
The point in a story where the main problem is solved.
Resolution.
400
What two animals does Ms. Winberg have as pets?
A dog and a snake.
500
Continuing.
Persistent.
500
Define "listlessly."
Without feeling; unwillingly.
500
The attitude an author takes toward the subject he/she is writing about.
Tone.
500
The formal name for the ending of a story (usually a "happy" ending).
Denoument.
500
What do you need to bring to class NO LATER than Monday?
A journal and a notebook.
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