Mixed
What is this literary device: The sun smiled down at us today.
Personification
Who are the protagonists and antagonists of "The Most Dangerous Game" and "Belonging to the Dragon" ?
Starla vs. Steve/ Evan
Who is the protagonist and antagonist in the movie Cars?
Protagonist: Lightning McQueen
Antagonist: Chick Hicks
What's wrong with this sentence? i forgot my homework.
“I” should be capitalized.
What is a dynamic character?
A character who permanently changes by the end of the story.
Should titles of short stories be in italics, bolded, or in quotation marks?
Quotation marks
How do Starla and Rainsford change by the end of their stories? Provide examples.
Rainsford understands the fear of being hunted (confident hunter --> huntee)
Starla (naive/ relationship oriented --> independent)
What type of conflict does Lightning McQueen face?
Person vs. Self
Find the missing apostrophe(s): Thats Mikes notebook.
That's Mike's notebook.
How many paragraphs are in a literary exploration?
4 Intro, Dynamic character, Text-self or Text-Text, Conclusion
What are some reading comprehension strategies?
Before reading the text:
-Read the questions
For Unknown meaning:
- look for a root word
-use context clues
While reading:
-annotate
Dragon (control/freedom)/Cow (obedience)/Serpent (sly, dangerous)
Zaroff's mansion (false security), Ship-Trap island (isolation/danger)
What is an example of a symbol in Cars?
Lightning = speed
Piston Cup = achievement/ fame/ ambition vs. sacrifice
What's wrong here? There going to the store.
Should be 'They’re going to the store.'
What’s the theme statement formula?
When an individual ___, it can result in ___.
Using context clues, what is the meaning of the word "blah"
The hikers set up camp beside the blah. Its steady roar helped them fall asleep, but in the morning, it had risen dangerously high.
River
Who wrote The Most Dangerous Game?
Richard Connell
How does Lightning McQueen change by the end of the movie? Provide examples using initially/however/consequently
Selfish -> values community (something that isn't just winning)
Initially: wants to win cup
-doesn't care that pit crew member quit
However: after damaging road and sentenced to fixing it, meets Radiator Spring locals and learns that there is more to life than just winning
Consequently: He sacrifices the cup to help King, brings business to RS (tires..)
What's wrong with this sentence? your the best friend ever.
Should be 'You’re the best friend ever.'
What does a text-to-text or text-to-self connection mean?
Connects ideas from the story to another text or the reader’s experience. RELATES TO TOPIC OF ESSAY, not a random detail from the story.
Give an example of
- Hyperbole
-Similie
-Metaphor
-Imagery
- I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse
-As wicked as a witch
-Her voice was music to his ears
-The warm, buttery scent of fresh popcorn filled the stadium
Who wrote Belonging to the Dragon?
Bernice Freisen
How do you relate to the idea of community guiding you to be the best version of yourself?
Sports teams, family, friends, teachers support you in pursuing your goals or becoming a better person
Correct this: its time to go but its raining. ( /4)
It's time to go, but it's raining.
1. Write on the topic
2. Do NOT summarize the plot of the story (assume the reader already knows)
3. Write on content used in class