Fiction/Drama
Tension/suspense begins to grow in the ____ of the story:
a. exposition
b.rising action
c. falling action
d. resolution
B rising action
What does an author usually do in the first paragraph of an informational text?
Hook the reader, give background knowledge
What are the "paragraphs" called in poems?
Stanzas
In Home Alone, what person scares Kevin even more than the burglars scare him?
A.his neighbor who carries the shovel
B.his older brother with the tarantula
C.the cashier who asks where his parents are
D.his cousin who wets the bed
A. His neighbor
What is the next line in this holiday song?
Well, it doesn’t show signs of stopping
And I’ve brought some corn for popping
And since we’ve no place to go…
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!
How do playwrights show how an actor should sound, or move?
Stage Directions
What do you need for a good summary?
Beginning, middle, end (or) Important information only
What does "POETS" stand for?
Prediction, Occasion, Emotion, Theme, Speaker
In How the Grinch Stole Christmas, what animal does the Grinch Use for a reindeer?
Dog
Rockefeller Center’s ice skating rink and huge Christmas tree are featured in lots of holiday movies, including Elf and Home Alone 2. Where is Rockefeller Center located?
A.Los Angeles
B.Chicago
C. New York City
D. Washington, D.C.
C. New York City
What are some steps you can take when answering a multiple-choice question? (give 2)
Highlight important parts of a question, go back to the text, eliminate wrong answers.
Name 4 text features
heading/subheading, title, illustrations/pictures, captions, graphs
Name 4 figurative language devices
Metaphor, simile, personification, rhyme, alliterations, onomatopoeia
The longest night of the year occurs on the…
A.Vernal Equinox
B.Autumnal Equinox
C.Spring Solstice
D.Winter Solstice
D. Winter solstice
How many sides does a dreidel have?
A. 4
B. 6
C. 10
D. 12
A. 4
What does the question: "How does the setting affect the characters reaction" mean?
If you were in a different place, you may act differently (snow in Texas compared to snow in Michigan)
What is an inference?
using background knowledge, and evidence from the text to conclude something. (an educated guess)
What is the difference between figurative and literal language
figurative- found in poetry (similes, metaphors, personification)
literal- regular words phrases (found in fiction, nonfiction)
For how many days is Hanukkah celebrated each year?
A. 7
B. 8
C. 9
D. 10
B. 8 days
What article of clothing causes Frosty the Snowman to “begin to dance around”?
A. Hat
The song goes:
“There must have been some magic
In that old silk hat they found
For when they placed it on his head
He began to dance around!”
What is the difference between internal and external conflict?
internal-within yourself, external- outside yourself, conflict with others
What are the 3 headings we use when taking paper notes for informational text?
paragraph #, main idea, important info
Why do poets use figurative language? (personification, alliteration, similes, metaphors)
They are trying to express emotions so deeply that they need more than just literal words and phrases.
(Other answers MAY be taken)
In “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” the singer demands to be brought some figgy pudding. What is the main ingredient in figgy pudding?
A.Fish
B.Potatoes
C.Plums or figs
D.Apples or pears
C. plums or figs
At the beginning of “Rudolph the
Red-Nosed Reindeer,” the song
lists Santa’s eight reindeer.
Not counting Rudolph, name
the rest of Santa’s reindeer.
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen
Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen