Vocab
The funeral was a solemn event. What does SOLEMN mean?
Highly serious
What is suspense?
Suspense is the feeling of uncertainty that keeps you reading.
What is the ending of the story called?
The resolution
What does the M in MINTS stand for?
Months
What is a static character?
They stay the same in a story.
We adorned the house with holiday decorations. What does the word ADORN mean?
to add beauty; to decorate
What is foreshadowing?
When the author hints or mentions something is about to happen.
What is the most intense and exciting part of the story called? This is also often called "the turning point" in a story.
The climax.
What does the I in MINTS stand for?
To always capitalize the pronoun I in a sentence.
What is a dynamic character?
A character who changes and is different at the end of a story.
People were living in rat-infested hovels. What does the word HOVEL mean?
a small shack
Which sentence foreshadows that something bad is about to happen?
(a) Keiko took a deep breath and told herself that she was being silly.
(b) After all, the water was shallow and completely safe for small children—what could possibly go wrong?
(b) After all, the water was shallow and completely safe for small children—what could possibly go wrong?
The beginning of the story where the setting and characters are introduced.
The exposition
Fix this sentence: Karla and Juliet went to see a play at a University yesterday.
Karla and Juliet went to see a play at a university yesterday.
Is this direct or indirect characterization?
She sat down and brushed back her raven black hair.
Direct
She has a well-stocked larder with canned soups. What is the synonym of the word LARDER?
Pantry
What is the PURPOSE of foreshadowing in stories?
a.) Authors use it to hint toward future events, it also helps build suspense and develop the plot.
b.) It is used by authors to keep readers from predicting the how the story will end.
c.) Its purpose is to link characters together throughout the plot so readers are not confused
d.) It is used as a way to conceal future events in a story in order to build suspense for the reader.
a.) Authors use it to hint toward future events, it also helps build suspense and develop the plot.
What is the setting in a story?
The time and place in a story.
Fix this sentence: my favorite books are green eggs and ham and horton hears a who.
My favorite books are Green Eggs and Ham and Horton Hears a Who.
Indirect or direct characterization?
"The girl skipped all the way home while humming her favorite song."
Indirect
What word has this definition: "in a wild or disorderly way"?
tumultuously
What does this foreshadow? “Simba, let me tell you something my father told me. Look at the stars. The great kings of the past look down on us from those stars. So whenever you feel alone, just remember that those kings will always be there to guide you. And so will I.” –The Lion King
Mufasa will die and watch his son from the sky.
What is theme in a story?
The message or moral of a story.
Fix this sentence: i've visited the winter 2018 X Games.
I've visited the Winter 2018 X Games.
What type of conflict is this? Character vs. ???
You borrowed your brother’s shoes without permission. He didn’t find out, but he’s been really nice lately; helping you with chores and letting you play in his room. You feel guilty, but are afraid he will be mad if you confess.
Character vs. Self