Synonyms/Antonyms
Synonym or Antonym?
Sara and Katie always go fishing in the spring, since there is an abundance of fish in the lake. They never go fishing in the winter because the fish are lacking.
Synonym
Simile or Metaphor? What is being implied?
His voice is a song, always out of tune.
Metaphor - his voice does not sound nice (sounds wrong)
Written instructions telling the actors what to do
Stage Directions
Think about the prefix un-. What is the meaning of unreasonable?
Although she was angry, her demands were unreasonable.
Not reasonable
The main problem the character faces
Conflict
Synonym or Antonym?
My sister is eager to go to the Haunted Mansion, but I am reluctant.
Antonym
Simile or Metaphor? What is being implied?
The train whistle is like a sad song.
Simile - the train whistle (noise) sounds sad (low, somber)
The words said by the characters
Dialogue
Think about the prefix re-. What must the painter do?
We could still see the old stains on the wall. The painter had to reapply another coat of paint.
Paint again - apply again
How the conflict or problem is solved
Resolution
Which word means the same as heroic as it is used below?
The firefighter was extremely heroic, when he rescued the child from the burning building.
Brave or corageous
Simile or Metaphor? What is being implied?
I am basically the next Taylor Swift.
Metaphor - I am a successful singer.
Identify the stage direction. What is it implying?
Valet: (Shocked) 'Tis the maiden, Spring!
Shocked - the valet is surprised to see Spring
Think about the prefix non-. What does nonstop mean?
The chattering in the hallway is nonstop.
All the time - not stopping
Where and when the story takes place
Setting
Which word means the same as invade?
Who would have thought that a swarm of bees would invade our lunch area?
Attack
Simile or Metaphor? What is being implied?
After their argument, Michael erupted like a volcano.
Simile - Michael is mad - he exploded (yelled, screamed)
King (making a grimace and replacing spoon in his plate): Zounds! What is this tasteless pap?
zounds!
What is the correct way to write the following sentence?
Our basketball game is at the grand city oaks stadium.
Our basketball game is at The Grand City Oaks Stadium.
Things that happen in the story
Events
Antonym or Synonym?
She had to restrain herself from speaking in order to have enough control to not spoil the surprise.
Synonym
Simile or Metaphor? What is being implied?
My brother and I fight like cats and dogs.
Simile - The siblings fight a lot (cats and dogs have been known to not get along)
Why are stage directions important to the READER?
Stage directions help the reader understand how the character is feeling (character motivation) because it tells the actors how to act.
Which word should be capitalized?
We have a candy sale every wednesday.
Wednesday
Name one type of conflict
Person vs person, person vs self, person vs nature, person vs society