Genres
A literary genre where the story takes place in the past and capture the details of the time period as accurately as possible for authenticity, including social norms, manners, customs, and traditions.
What is historical fiction?
What is -able?
Type of author's purpose uses phrases like: "You need to do this" or " This is the best because..."?
What is persuade?
Another name for poem paragraphs.
What is stanza?
Turning point in a story; moment of greatest suspense; conflict at most intense or dramatic moment.
What is climax?
The I Survived... books.
What is an example of historical fiction.
What is -ness?
A speech by Barack Obama informing the country about his decision.
What is inform?
A stanza that has 2 lines
What is a couplet?
Element of plot that introduces the characters and the setting of the story.
What is exposition?
A totally accurate account of something that happened in the past. There is nothing fictional in this.
What is nonfiction?
What is capable of being believed?
The day started like any other day, but Sarah nearly ran to the bus stop. She had a feeling she was going to be voted Homecoming Queen.
What is entertain?
Mrs. Riggs ran the race reluctantly.
The problem faced by the main character is developed during the ______________.
What is rising action?
What is a memoir?
In the book The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting, Dr. Dolittle is an adventuresome character who travels the world with his animal companions.
The word adventuresome includes the base word adventure. Use context and what you know about the word adventure to choose the correct meaning of the word adventuresome.
What is willing do to exciting or challenging things?
Did you know that sharks cannot swim backwards? Because their pectoral fins do not bend upward, they cannot stop suddenly or swim backwards the way that other fish can. Another interesting fact about sharks is that...
What is inform readers about shark facts?
I do not like green eggs and ham.
What is repetition of a phrase?
Character versus self is an __________ conflict
What is internal?
* it takes place during an actual historical event.
* it combines a real-life setting with fictional characters and details.
* it uses real-life and fictional elements to express a theme.
Ms. Russel had been a life-long philanthropist. She had dedicated herself to causes near and dear to her heart. The most frequent recipient of her generosity was the local children’s hospital. Through her donations, new wings and cutting-edge research were sponsored that improved the lives of thousands of children and their families.
What is the most likely meaning of the word philanthropist as it is used above?
Use context clues in the paragraph to help you determine the meaning.
What is a contributor to charities?
In order to make the BEST steak, you need to let your steak sit on the counter and rest for 30 minutes. Next, heat up a skillet to medium high heat. Add your steak and pan sear for 3 minutes on each side. Next, take....
What is to explain to readers how to make a steak?
The number of lines in a sestet.
What is 6?
the most typical order of a plot.
What is
1. Exposition
2. Rising Action
3. Climax
4. Falling Action
5. Resolution