This type of prose is made up rather than true. This may be based on a writer's experiences or on historical events, but characters, events, and other details are altered or added by the writer to create a desired effect.
Fiction
100
In order to fight each other, what did Felix and Antonio decide to do?
They each must think of his best friend as a stranger.
100
Why is Ernesto nervous about starting school in America?
He does not speak English
100
What are the two things that Amy prays for during Christmas?
Robert and a slim, American nose
100
Why does Frank not go to the amusement park?
He thinks that standing by Clifton is more important than having fun.
200
This is a type of prose writing that deals with real people, events, and places without changing any facts. It can be subjective or objective.
Nonfiction
200
What is the story's internal conflict?
How to pursue their own goals without hurting their friend
200
Who is the "barrio boy" in the title?
Ernesto
200
Why does Amy ignore Robert when he first comes to her house?
She is too shy to look at him
200
In this selection, what is the difference between the North and the South?
In the South, African Americans are not allowed in some public places.
300
This takes place within a character’s mind. It is a struggle between opposing needs, desires, or emotions
Internal Conflict
300
What type of prose is Amigo Brothers?
Short story
300
What is the main reason why students from all cultures feel safe being themselves at the school?
The students learn that they can be Americans without giving up their traditions.
300
What form of prose is this selection?
Nonfiction
300
What evidence does the story offer that many people were outraged by what happened to Dondre?
Laws were passed to prevent the same thing from happening again.
400
This happens when a character struggles against some outside force. This outside force may be another character or society as a whole
External Conflict
400
Definition: thoughtfully
Pensively
400
Definition: comforting
Reassuring
400
Definition: horrifying
appalling
400
Definition: threatening
Ominous
500
Language that appeals to the senses. This is what an author uses to create pictures in your mind by appealing to your senses.