Poetry Review
Poetry/Lit Terms Review
Literary Terms Review
TMDG
MISC. + Mr. Calhoun Fun Facts
100

What is mood?

how the reader feels while reading a piece of literature
100

What is a protagonist?

The main character in a story

100

What is internal conflict?

Internal Conflict: Character vs. Self, a character faces a difficult choice or has to make a big decision in their story.

100

Who is the main character in TMDG?

Rainsford

100

What does PEC stand for?

Point, Embed/Evidence, Commentary

200

What is theme?

THEME: the main idea of a piece of literature; a perception about life or human nature that the author perceives.

200

What is tone?

The author's attitude towards a topic

200

What is sensory language?

SENSORY LANGUAGE: Descriptions that use sight, sound, smell and touch.

200

Who is the antagonist in TMDG?

General Zaroff
200

Correct this quote and MLA citation that is improperly cited

'Jake ran home to his dad."(Calhoun page 38)

"Jake ran home to his dad."(Calhoun 38)

300

What is an allusion?

A reference to another idea, piece of literature, artwork, or other thing in a piece of literature.

300

What is an antagonist?

The person that opposes the main character in a story

300

The following is an example of what literary term?

The river at the night was almost pitch black, except that it's murky waters rippled with the distorted reflection of the full moon's light.

Imagery

300

What is the name of Zaroff's aid who is killed?

Ivan

300

Correct this quote and MLA citation that is improperly cited

"Jake woke up "I'd really like some pancakes", he exclaimed to his parents." Calhoun, 4

"Jake woke up 'I'd really like some pancakes', he exclaimed to his parents." (Calhoun 4)

400

What is syntax?

The structure of a sentence, the order words go, and punctuation 

400

What is imagery?

IMAGERY: Descriptive words and phrases that recreates sensory experience for the reader.

400

What is foreshadowing? 

FORESHADOW: Writer’s use of hints/clues to indicate events/situations that will occur later in the plot.

400

What is the deal that is made between Zaroff and Rainsford?

If Rainsford survives Zaroff hunting him for 3 days he'll help him leave the island.

400

What is Mr. Calhoun's favorite pokemon?

Piplup

500

What is a character foil? Provide an example

a character that serves by contrast to highlight or emphasize opposing traits in another character.

examples will vary

500

What is external conflict? Provide on example

External Conflict: character struggles against an outside force, such as an antagonist.

Examples will vary

500

What were Rainsford and Whitney going to go do before Rainsford fell off the boat? 

BE AS SPECIFIC AS possible just saying "hunting" is not good enough

They were planning to hunt jaguar's in the amazon

500

What is Mr. Calhoun's favorite fast food? There are two correct answers

Chipotle and Panda Express

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