Structural Patterns
What is a claim?
The position the writer defends or attempts to prove.
What is a setting?
The time and place in which a story occurs.
Rylo entered the spacecraft's dining area to deliver the alarming news. His fellow crew members sat strapped in seats around an oval-shaped table. As usual, they were complaining about the food—if you could call green, pink, and brown edible paste in vacuum tubes food. They had started their mission to find habitable planet-back in 2120, a little over two years ago—with some fresh fruits and vegetables, but those were eaten by the end of the first month.
"So, guys," Rylo announced, "I have some bad news from Earth." Everyone quieted down and turned toward him. "It's the atmosphere. It's deteriorating faster than they first thought. We may not have a home planet to return to, so our mission has got to succeed.
What is the SETTING of this story?
a.) a remote lunar base on the Moon in 2215 conducting long term, life support experiments
b.) A submarine exploring the deep ocean trenches in the year 2140
c.) Aboard a spacecraft traveling from Earth to an unknown destination in 2122
c.) Aboard a spacecraft traveling from Earth to an unknown destination in 2122
What is denotation?
The word's literal meaning or definition in the dictionary.
What is a pronoun?
A word that takes the place of one or more repeated nouns in a passage.
What is comparison vs. contrast?
Comparison- shows similarities or how things are alike
Contrast- shows differences among two or more topics
Terms: alike, unalike, both, neither, although, same, different, by, contrast, in comparison
What is a conflict?
The struggle between opposing forces that fuels the action of the plot OR the "problem."
Rylo entered the spacecraft's dining area to deliver the alarming news. His fellow crew members sat strapped in seats around an oval-shaped table. As usual, they were complaining about the food—if you could call green, pink, and brown edible paste in vacuum tubes food. They had started their mission to find habitable planet-back in 2120, a little over two years ago—with some fresh fruits and vegetables, but those were eaten by the end of the first month.
"So, guys," Rylo announced, "I have some bad news from Earth." Everyone quieted down and turned toward him. "It's the atmosphere. It's deteriorating faster than they first thought. We may not have a home planet to return to, so our mission has got to succeed.
How would you describe the main conflict?
a.) Will the crew of the spacecraft find an inhabitable planet?
b.) Will the crew repair a failing faster than light drive before they become stranded between star systems?
c.) Will a mutiny occur when half the crew wants to steal supplies and claim the next planet for themselves?
a.) Will the crew of the spacecraft find a habitable planet?
What is connotation?
The associated feelings or ideas to the definition that goes beyond the textbook, what the definition implies without directly stating it.
What is antecedent?
The word that pronoun replaces.
What is cause and effect?
Cause- discusses the reasons a situation exists
Effects- the impact or consequence that occurs because of the cause
Terms: Because of, as a result, the effect of, since
What is exposition?
Characters and situations are introduced.
Rylo entered the spacecraft's dining area to deliver the alarming news. His fellow crew members sat strapped in seats around an oval-shaped table. As usual, they were complaining about the food—if you could call green, pink, and brown edible paste in vacuum tubes food. They had started their mission to find habitable planet-back in 2120, a little over two years ago—with some fresh fruits and vegetables, but those were eaten by the end of the first month.
"So, guys," Rylo announced, "I have some bad news from Earth." Everyone quieted down and turned toward him. "It's the atmosphere. It's deteriorating faster than they first thought. We may not have a home planet to return to, so our mission has got to succeed.
What is the CLIMAX of this story?
a.) The crew discovers signs of a potentially habitable planet and must decide whether to attempts landing immediately to secure a future for humanity.
b.) An alien lifeform overtakes the ship and the crew must quarantine the entire vessel.
c.) A mutiny forces the captain off the ship and the crew splits into rival factions.
a.) A crew discovers signs of a potentially habitable planet and must decide whether to attempt landing immediately to secure a future for humanity.
Which word has a POSITIVE connotation?
Youthful OR Childisih
Youthful
Maria forgot his backpack in the classroom.
Choose the correct pronoun in italicized.
a.) Her
b.) Its
c.) your
a.- her
What is the difference between advantage vs. disadvantage?
Advantage- presents the positive sides of an issue or a topic, the benefits
Disadvantage- presents the negative sides of an issue, the downside
Terms: disadvantage, advantage, however, on one hand, on the other hand, better, worse
What is climax?
Conflicts gets most intense. Readers learn how to the main conflict gets resolved.
Rylo entered the spacecraft's dining area to deliver the alarming news. His fellow crew members sat strapped in seats around an oval-shaped table. As usual, they were complaining about the food—if you could call green, pink, and brown edible paste in vacuum tubes food. They had started their mission to find habitable planet-back in 2120, a little over two years ago—with some fresh fruits and vegetables, but those were eaten by the end of the first month.
"So, guys," Rylo announced, "I have some bad news from Earth." Everyone quieted down and turned toward him. "It's the atmosphere. It's deteriorating faster than they first thought. We may not have a home planet to return to, so our mission has got to succeed.
What is the story's RESOLUTION?
a.) The ship is lost in space and the crew drifts forever without finding a home.
b.) The crew returns to Earth after receiving news that the atmosphere has stabilized.
c.) The crew lands on the habitable planet and establishes a new colony, choosing to make it humanity's new home.
c.) The crew lands on the habitable planet and establishes a new colony, choosing to make it humanity's new home.
Slim or scrawny?
Slim
The dogs wagged its tails excitedly.
Choose the correct pronoun in the italicized.
a.) our
b.) their
c.) its
b.-their
Coffee contains antioxidants that help combat inflammation and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Women who drink coffee are less likely to die from coronary heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Research shows that drinking coffee can also protect against developing Parkinson's disease. While caffeine can contribute to high blood pressure in some people, coffee's benefits far outweigh any negative side effects.
What is the the writer's claim?
a.) Coffee has no health effects at all. It benefits are purely placebo and only improve mood.
b.) Drinking coffee can help you live longer
c.) Coffee is harmful and should be avoided because its caffeine causes lifelong high blood pressure.
b.) Drinking coffee can help you live longer
What is plot?
Sequence of events that make of the story.
LUCKY YOU!
FREEBIE POINTS
Which word has a POSITIVE connotation?
Curious vs. nosy
Curious
Evan and Tyler finished his homework early. Choose the correct pronoun for the italicized.
a.) our
b.) their
c.) her