Words you should know
The use of clues by the author to prepare readers and build suspense by providing hints of what is to come
What is foreshadowing?
"But I'm always ready. Everything is always ready day and night in this house just on the off chance that an acceptable young gentleman will come along."
Who is the Landlady?
People don't realize how important individuality is until their differences are taken away.
What is Harrison Bergeron?
I [can not] wait to go fishing with my friends! [Make can not a contraction]
What is can't?
The four main different types of conflict.
What is man vs. self, man vs. man, man vs. nature, and man vs. society?
" 'Yes!' I say, ignoring the facts that (a) I have not yet read the script and (b) I have paralyzing stage fright."
Who is Murphy Murphy? [What's the Worst That Could Happen?]
Showing kindness and compassion, even towards those who may not be deserving, is an act of great strength and growth.
What is The Thanksgiving Visitor?
She is the president of the people. [Make people possessive]
What is people's? [She is the people's president.]
Introduces the key details that set the stage for the story
What is exposition?
"Chrysanthemums are like lions. Kingly characters. I always expect them to spring. To turn on me with a growl and a roar. "
Who is Miss Sook? [The Thanksgiving Visitor]
Appearances can be deceiving.
What is The Landlady?
Its/It's my birthday today!
What is "it's"?
A humorous imitation of a serious piece of literature or writing
What is parody?
"Play your best...and I'll make you barons and dukes and earls."
Who is Harrison Bergeron?
True success lies not only in hard work and ambition but also in embracing one’s individuality and staying true to oneself amidst societal and cultural expectations.
What is Dinner is Served?
Correct the following sentence by adding apostrophes when appropriate.
The geeses honks really startled the picnickers.
The geese's honks really startled the picnickers.
The FIVE different points of view
What are first person, second person, third person, third person limited, third person omniscient?
"Why can't girls go for the water too?"
Who is Alma? [The Friday Everything Changed]
Family and cultural traditions are a part of your identity that makes you unique and interesting and is not something to be ashamed of or hide.
What is Fish Cheeks?
Correct the following sentence by adding apostrophes when appropriate.
Jennys moms friends babysitters charge very high prices.
Jenny's mom's (or moms') friend's (or friends') babysitters charge very high prices.