Theme & Plot
Identify the central theme in a story where a character learns the value of forgiveness.
B) Forgiveness fosters personal growth and healing?
Define "propaganda" and use it in a sentence.
B) Biased information used to influence public opinion
Add commas where necessary: "After the game we celebrated at the pizza place."
A) After the game, we celebrated at the pizza place
Name two elements that make a narrative engaging.
B) Suspense and relatable characters
How does using humor in an ad make people remember it better?
"It makes people laugh, so they’re more likely to remember the product and feel good about it"
How does setting influence the mood in a suspenseful story?
C) By evoking tension and unease through vivid descriptions?
What does "impulsive" mean?
B) Acting suddenly without forethought
Correct this sentence: "The teacher asked where are your assignments."
"The teacher asked, 'Where are your assignments?'"
What is the purpose of sensory language in storytelling? Provide an example.
"to immerse the reader by engaging their senses, such as describing the warm aroma of baked cookies"
Why is it sometimes unfair when ads make something seem special or only for a few people? Can you give an example?
"It can make others feel left out, like ads that show expensive shoes and act like only cool people can have them"
Name one way an author might show character growth without directly stating it.
actions, decisions, or changes in dialogue and behavior?
Provide the meaning of "reverie" and explain how it might appear in a reflective piece of writing.
"a state of being pleasantly lost in thought, like daydreaming"
Fix the punctuation: "I can’t believe it she exclaimed I thought I had more time."
What is "I can’t believe it!” she exclaimed. “I thought I had more time."
Write a short dialogue showing a disagreement between two characters. One of the characters should ask a question.
Analyze the following statement: "Change is the only constant in life."
"It suggests that adapting to inevitable change is a key to growth and resilience"
How can the narrator’s point of view affect the story's reliability? Provide an example.
limiting information or presenting a biased perspective, as seen in unreliable narrators like Lemony Snicket
Define "liberation" and give an example of a historical or personal event that illustrates it.
freedom from restrictions or oppression, as seen in movements like the Civil Rights Movement
Change the tone of this sentence from sadness to hope: "The empty streets echoed with loneliness."
The empty streets promised a fresh start and new opportunities.
Create a brief opening sentence for a suspenseful story.
"The clock struck midnight as the shadows in the hallway began to move"
What are the possible consequences of relying on emotional appeals in arguments? What rhetorical device is this?
"It can lead to manipulation and hinder logical decision-making"
Pathos
Explain how a conflict between two characters can reflect the theme of fitting in or social acceptance.
showing how peer pressure or differences in values create tension, highlighting the challenges of being true to oneself while seeking approval
What does "inevitability" mean? Create a scenario where inevitability plays a key role.
"the quality of being certain to happen, such as the unavoidable passing of seasons"
Rewrite the following with proper capitalization and punctuation: "is it okay to leave now asked Sarah."
What is "Is it okay to leave now?” asked Sarah.
Describe an event using vivid sensory details, focusing on sound and smell.
"The crackling of dry leaves underfoot mixed with the crisp scent of pine, signaling the arrival of autumn"
Discuss how propaganda differs from unbiased information. Include an example.
"Propaganda is biased and aims to influence opinions, like wartime posters, while unbiased information presents facts objectively"