Literary Devices
CER
Story Elements
Text Structures
One Crazy Summer
100

Which literary device compares two things using "like" or "as"?

Simile

100

What part of the CER should only be one sentence?

Claim 

100

What is a dynamic character? 

A character that changes and grows in a story. 

100

What structure uses a bubble map as a visual? 

Description

100

Who narrates One Crazy Summer?

Delphine, the oldest sister

200

What is it called when a character speaks? 

Dialogue 

200
How can you support a claim you make? 

With evidence 

200

What is the "evil" character called?

Antagonist

200

Which structure uses the key words "as a result", "therefore" 

Cause and Effect

200

Where does the story take place? 

Oakland, California
300

What literary device uses words to represent sound? 

Onomatopoeia

300

When can you apply critical thinking skills? 

In your reasoning 

300

What are the 4 types of conflict? 

Person vs. self, person, society, nature

300

Which structure uses key words such as "first", "1998" and "two weeks later" 

Sequence

300

What prominent civil rights groups is active in Oakland?

The Black Panther Party

400

When an author uses precise vocabulary, what literary device are they using? 

Word Choice

400
What types of prompts would you use the CER format with? 

Literary analysis and research simulation 

400

What part of the plot diagram does a conflict get introduced? 

Rising Action

400

Which structure has a light bulb visual? 

Problem and solution

400
How does each sisters' opinion about their mother differ?

Delphine- does not approve of her or like her very much. She thinks Cecile does not care for them. 

Vonetta- excited about seeing her, still thinks of her as a good mother.

Fern- does not really know who Cecile is. She was very young when Cecile left them. 

500

What does it mean when a author gives you a warning or indication about a future event? 

Foreshadowing

500
How can you achieve a score 4 in CER writing? 

Provide a counterclaim 

500

List all 5 parts of the plot diagram.

Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution 

500

Which structure uses key words like "similarly", "on the other hand"

Compare and Contrast

500

What is Cecile's nickname or sister name? 

Nzila 

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