Parts of Speech
What is a noun?
Person, place or thing
Define "simile"
a comparison using like or as
That's _________ car.
their
Name a book that would fall into the "fantasy" genre
Explain "character vs character" conflict
A lead character has a struggle with another opposing character
What is a verb?
Action word
give an example of a metaphor
The book is over __________
there
Describe "historical fiction" as a genre
using accurate details of a point in history and creating a fictional story during the chosen time period
Explain "character vs self" conflict
A main character is struggling with an issue within themselves
Give an example of a noun and a proper noun:
Give an example of personification
________ just jealous of my grammar skills!
you're
What makes a book a classic?
It has made a significant impact from generation to generation. It is timeless and never looses it's impact even after many many years.
What is the difference between "mood" and "tone"
Tone = The attitude of a writer toward a subject or an audience shown through word choice and the style of the writing
Mood = The overall feeling, or atmosphere, of a text often created by the author's use of imagery and word choice
Define "adverb"
It describes a verb (time, manner, etc)
What is a "hyperbole"?
an exaggeration
I would rather eat steak ________ a human.
than
define autobiography
an account of a persons life written by them
It snowed the night before and most cars are covered in snow. You see a car that is completely dry. You can __________ that car was parked in a garage overnight.
DAILY DOUBLE: x2 points (800)
Infer
Define adjective
Describes a noun
Explain symbolism
DAILY DOUBLE: x2 points (1000)
Using a concrete object to convey a deeper meaning or message
Cause and __________
effect
List 3 elements (things) that you might see in a science fiction story
(robots, technology, future, science, etc)
Explain situational irony, dramatic irony AND verbal irony
S: exact opposite of what you expect happens
D: the audience knows something the characters don't
V: saying the opposite of what you mean (sarcasm)