Narrative Terms
The location and time frame in which the action of a narrative takes place is called...
setting
Identify the type of figurative language used in the example below:
BOOM! The cannon went of.
Onomatopoeia
I bought a beautiful dress at the mall.
What part of speech is the word: beautiful
Adjective
Marcia is very adept at baking cakes, they always turn out tasting so good!
Using the context clues, what does the word adept mean?
Skillful; to be good at something
What are the three types of narrative POV? Give examples.
First - I, me, mine
second - you, yours
Third - he, she , they
The events of a story is called...
plot
Identify the type of figurative language in the example below:
My father was the sun and the moon to me.
Metaphor
What did she ask you to do?
What part of speech is the word: she
Pronoun
His disappearance was an enigma that I needed to solve quickly.
Using the context clues, what does the italicized word mean?
A puzzling problem; mystery
What's Godbey's favorite alani flavor?
Orange
or Strawberry Sunrise
The problem in a story is called...
Conflict
Identify the type of fig. lang. in the example below
The trees danced in the wind.
Personification
If we finish our work quickly we can go to the movies.
What part of speech is the word: quickly
Adverb
At the prom, most of the girls were wearing long gowns, while the boys were clad in tuxedos.
Using context clues, what does the italicized word mean?
dressed; clothed in
1 Aliza and Dinah are sitting on chairs behind the card table. 2 the brownies and framed doodles are arranged attractively on the table. 3 A sign reads "FOR SALE: DOODLES AND BROWNIES." 4 A line of neighbors with cash in hand has already assembled.
4 A line of neighbors with cash in hand has already assembled.
The message, lesson, or deeper meaning an author tries to convey in a story is called...
theme
Identify the type of figurative language in the example below:
The baby was like an octopus, grabbing for everything in sight.
Simile
On Saturdays I work from nine to five.
What part of speech is the word: work
verb
The fastidious NBA coach required his players to practice 6 hours every day, or longer if they didn't keep up their best effort.
Using the context clues, what does the italicized word mean?
Demanding; hard to please
Select the sentence numbers of the two sentences in the paragraph that best support the idea that animals have adapted to living in a cave habitat.
1 it may seem surprising, but some animals live even in the deepest caves. 2 Most are small, like spiders or beetles. 3 Many have no eyes: after all, they don't need them in the darkness. 4 Instead, long antennae help them find their way. 5 For humans, these deep, dark caves can be extreme and dangerous places. 6 For a few strange creatures, however, they are home sweet home.
3 Many have no eyes: after all, they don't need them in the darkness. 4 Instead, long antennae help them find their way.
Inferencing:
Sarah carefully arranged the photo albums on the top shelf, making sure each spine faced outward. She stepped back and smiled, then closed the cabinet door. When her daughter asked to see the pictures from last summer, Sarah hesitated before opening the door again.
What can you infer about why Sarah hesitated?
What is: Sarah was organizing the photos for a specific reason (like a surprise or gift) and didn't want her daughter to discover them yet?
OR
What is: Sarah had just organized the albums and was concerned her daughter might mess up the arrangement?
Identify the type of fig. lang. in the example below:
Her head was so full of ideas that it was ready to burst wide open.
Andy knocked on the door but nobody answered.
What part of speech is the italicized word?
Conjunction
The loud applause in the stadium began to abate when the band started their first song, and the crowd settled back to listen.
Using the context clues, what does the italicized word mean?
To lessen; to stop; to come to an end
What was the theme of "Holes"?
The theme of Holes is to accept your fate and believe in your destiny. Also friendship is good.