NBTT Vocabulary ch. 1-10
NBTT Vocabulary
ch. 11-13
Literary Concepts
Nothing But The Truth
Mystery ELA Questions
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Define "anthem"
A hymn/song of praise or loyalty
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Define "prior"
previous/before
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Explain/define foreshadowing.
A preview of the future or hint of what is to come in the story.
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Why can't Philip try out for the track team?
Philip has a 'D' in English class. He cannot try out for the track team until he has all passing grades.
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What are the three assignments due this Friday (October 1st)?
1) Reading Log + Summary 2) Notebooks 3) Read Ch. 11-13 in "Nothing But The Truth"
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Define bedlam.
Noise and confusion
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Define "botched"
ruined through clumsiness
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Name the two types of characters in a story and give an example of each.
Protagonist = good guy (ex. Harry Potter) Antagonist = bad guy (ex. Voldemort)
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Fact or Opinion: Ms. Narwin is the antagonist of the story.
OPINION. Philip thinks Ms. Narwin is the antagonist of the story. Alison might say that Ms. Narwin is the protagonist.
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Why do we sometimes assign cursive worksheets for homework?
-The state of Minnesota ask teachers to have 7th graders practice cursive writing. -It will help our penmanship. -Someday, we will have to sign our names, neatly in cursive, on important documents.
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Define "facilitate"
To make something easier
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Define "bygones"
problems from the past
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What is the difference between literal and figurative meaning?
Literal meaning = when you say exactly what you mean Figurative meaning = when you don't mean exactly what you say (you exaggerate).
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What does Ms. Narwin say about Philip in her first letter to her sister, Anita?
She likes Philip and thinks he has more potential than he shows.
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Finish this lyric: "O say can you see __ __ ___ ____ ___ "
...by the dawn's early light.
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Define "vigilant"
Watchful/careful
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Define "tension"
Underlying hostility or strain in a relationship
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Describe the plot diagram's shape and elements.
-Mountain shape -Exposition -Rising Action -Climax -Falling Action -Resolution
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Why is Narwin upset with Philip for humming the National Anthem in homeroom?
-The rules say students must listen quietly. -She may think Philip is being disrespectful and causing a disruption.
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Name the four forms of writing found in NBTT chapters 1 -10.
1) Diary Entry 2) Memo 3) Letter 4) Transcript
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Define "controversial"
Relating to issues that tend to cause disagreements
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Define "infraction"
A violation or breaking of a rule/law.
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Name and explain the four types of conflicts in literature. (hint: man vs. _________)
1) Man vs. Man: main character vs. someone else 2) Man vs. Nature: main character survives a natural event 3) Man vs. Self: main character deals with internal struggle 4) Man vs. Society: main character goes against the beliefs or actions of a group of people.
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What is the setting of the story (Nothing But The Truth)?
WHERE: Harrison High School, New Hampshire WHEN: Modern day, March
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Summarize what Don Marqus/Archy thinks about honesty (in his poem "honesty").
You must find a balance between being too honest and not being honest at all.
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