Inferencing
Characterization
Theme
Point of View/Perspective
Symbolism
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What is the definition of inference?
Making an educated guess based on background knowledge and text details.
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What is characterization?
The traits that a character receives directly or indirectly through a story.
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What is the definition of theme?
The moral, life-lesson, or the take-away of the story.
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What are the three main types of point of view?
1st, 2nd, and 3rd
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What is the definition of symbolism?
It is taking an image or symbol and giving it meaning beyond its literal definition.
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Inference: Describe the owner of the room.
Give one piece of evidence to support this.
The owner of the room is a teenager.
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What is the difference between direct and indirect characterization?
How are they similar?
Both give traits to a character: Indirectly uses inferencing whereas direct is straight from the author's words.
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What is the difference between a thematic topic versus a theme statement?
Topic is one word; thematic statement is a full sentence.
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What are the three types of author's purpose?
(Think PIE)
Persuade, entertain, Inform
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Symbolism: What are two things this image could symbolize?
1. Peace
2. Goodbye
3. 60s/ Hippie Movement
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Inference: Which owl is about to take his first flight? How do you know?
Give one piece of evidence to support this.
The smaller owl is about to take their first flight.
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What acronym helps us to remember indirect characterization? Include what each letter stands for.
L(ooks)
A(ctions)
S(peech)
T(houghts)
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Match the quotation with the theme:
"We think that books instead of being locked up in cupboards, far away from the sight of students, should be distributed as widely as possible."
A) Knowledge should be shared.
B) To know something, sometimes you must feel it.
C) Not being able to talk about something can be a burden.
D) Good things stand out only next to bad things.
A) Knowledge should be shared.
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What is the difference between third-person limited and omniscient?
Limited only knows one person's thoughts/actions; omniscient means the narrator knows all characters' thoughts and actions.
300
Symbolize: What are three things the color green could symbolize?
1. Good
2. Money/wealth
3. Growth/Life
4. Nature
5. New
6. Correct
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Read the passage:
My father did not like to wear his crown. He said it was heavy and made his head hurt. While I did not have a crown, my parents made sure I had a silk dress with gold thread to wear for the coronation
Question: What is the job of the narrator?
The narrator is a princess and/or someone in royalty.
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What does this statement reveal about the character? What part of indirect characterization does it use?
"Here, you can have my last cookie," said Lena, smiling.
We see she is kind without being told directly.
Actions
400
Match the quote with the theme:
"Maybe the sword does have some magic. Personally, I think it's the warrior who wields it."
A) Not being able to talk about something can be a burden.
B) Good things stand out only next to bad things.
C) The power of a tool lies in its user.
D) You must learn new things slowly and thoughtfully.
C) The power of a tool lies in its user.
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What POV is "The War Of The Wall" told from? How do you know this?
First person; uses me, my
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In "First Day Fly," why does the narrator describe his shirts as butterflies coming out of their cocoon?
The shirts are new and fresh.
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Infer: What is the new perspective on the painter in "The War Of The Wall?"
Give evidence to support this claim.
The narrator will be more accepting because they understand the purpose behind her work.
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Give an example of indirect characterization.
Everyone in class avoided sitting near Marcus because he always made fun of people.
👉 We learn Marcus is mean through how others treat him.
500
In "The White Umbrella," what is a theme?
Answers may vary
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In "First Day Fly," what is the narrator's perspective on his outfit at the END of the story? Give evidence on why he feels the way he does.
He is very proud of his outfit; he feels proud because it is well put together.
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Symbolize: What does the umbrella symbolize in "The White Umbrella?"
Fitting in; acceptance