Question Types
If a question asks you to describe the mood, what part of speech will you use?
Adjectives
What is theme?
The general or universal message the writer wants to convey.
What's the difference between a protagonist and an antagonist?
Protagonist: main character, often faces obstacles. Usually (but not always) the good guy.
Antagonist: a character or force that opposes the protagonist (adversary), can be the source of conflict.
What are "short-form" works?
Works that are of shorter length.
Finish the lyrics to Justin Bieber's song, "Mistletoe."
Everyone's gathering around the fire
Chestnuts roasting like a hot July
I should be chilling with my folks, I know
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Everyone's gathering around the fire
Chestnuts roasting like a hot July
I should be chilling with my folks, I know
But I'ma be under the mistletoe
What does it mean to "infer"?
Use clues from the text (or situation) and your own background knowledge to figure out information that isn't stated directly.
What is mood?
The overall feeling or atmosphere that a piece of writing evokes in the reader.
What's the difference between internal conflict and external conflict?
Internal conflict: A struggle within a character's mind, where they battle with their own thoughts, desires, or beliefs.
External conflict: A struggle between a character and an outside force.
What are "long-form" works?
Works that are of long length.
Finish the lyrics to Wham!'s song, "Last Christmas."
Once bitten and twice shy
I keep my distance, but you still catch my eye
Tell me, baby, do you recognize me?
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Once bitten and twice shy
I keep my distance, but you still catch my eye
Tell me, baby, do you recognize me?
Well, it's been a year, it doesn't surprise me
When a question asks you to "imply" what does that mean?
You need to find the unstated meaning, suggestion, or conclusion hinted at by a statement, text, situation, or speaker, rather than what's directly said.
What is tone?
The author's attitude towards a subject matter, often conveyed through their word choice.
What's the difference between a static character and a dynamic character?
Static Character: A character who remains primarily the same during a story or novel (undergoes little or no change).
Dynamic Character: A character who changes during a story or novel.
When writing out the title of a long-form work, how should the title should be formatted?
Italicized.
Finish the lyrics to Mariah Carey's song, "All I Want for Christmas Is You."
I don't want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need (and I)
I don't want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need (and I)
Don't care about the presents underneath the Christmas tree
What are the requirements for a thematic statement?
It must be a universal, complete sentence that expresses a work's insight on a topic, avoiding plot summary or clichés, by stating a broad truth about human nature or life.
What is symbolism?
When one idea or object represents something in addition to its literal meaning.
What is the difference between direct characterization and indirect characterization?
Direct: the author directly places information in the text about a character (telling).
Indirect: the author is more subtle with clues about a character (speech, appearance, behavior).
When writing out the title of a short-form work, how should the title should be formatted?
In quotation marks.
Finish the lyrics to "Do You Want to Build a Snowman" from Frozen.
It gets a little lonely
All these empty rooms
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It gets a little lonely
All these empty rooms
Just watching the hours tick by
What details in stories can influence the plot?
Character's actions, decisions, the setting, conflicts, etc.
What is allusion?
When a writer, within a work, references another piece of literature, history, music, art etc.
What is the difference between situational irony, verbal irony, and dramatic irony?
Situational Irony: When the actual situation is quite different from that presented.
Verbal Irony: The act of saying one thing but meaning another.
Dramatic Irony: When the audience is aware of something the character does not know.
Fix the sentence so it is grammatically correct:
Anakin skywalker for example drinks two bottles of Gatorade before every pod race
Anakin Skywalker, for example, drinks two bottles of Gatorade before every pod race.
Finish the lyrics to the Jonas Brothers' song, "Like It's Christmas."
You make every day feel like it's Christmas
Never wanna stop
Feelin' like the first thing on your wish list
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You make every day feel like it's Christmas
Never wanna stop
Feelin' like the first thing on your wish list
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