Vocabulary
Laggard means
Slow
Simile
The prefix pater means
Father
What does the exposition include?
Setting and characters
What is theme?
The moral or lesson of the story
Churlish means
rude behavior
Polly at a pineapple at the party is an example of
Alliteration
The prefix photo means
Light
What happens in the rising action?
The conflict is introduced
Would this be an example of a theme?
"Never give Johnny the password to your computer"
No
Jostle means
"She is a diamond in the sky" is an example of
Metaphor
The prefix mater means
When talking about a story, what does conflict mean?
The problem the characters face
Would this be an example of theme:
"When things get tough, never give up."
Yes
Audacious means
daring and adventerous
"The clouds were angry in the dark sky" is an example of
Personification
The prefix Agro/Agri means
Farm
What is the climax of a story?
The biggest moment of the story (point of no return), most exciting part, etc.
Would this be an example of a theme:
"Never judge a book by its cover."
Yes
maim means
injured or crippled
"I've been waiting in the line for a hundred years!" is an example of
Hyperbole
The prefix Ann means
Year
List all five elements of a plot diagram
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action and Resolution
What would one of the themes of Tell Tale Heart be?
You can't trust everyone
Guilt can eat you up