figurative language
My father was the sun and the moon to me. What type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
a metaphor
I_____ like to get up early. what word should go in the blank?
The answer is don't
How does the setting contribute to the theme?
by establishing atmosphere, influencing character actions, and providing context that reinforces the narrative's message and emotional tone.
How does the plot build suspense, tension, or cliffhangers?
by foreshadowing, withholding information, pacing, dramatic irony, unresolved conflicts, and cliffhangers
what is the ''vending machine'' business.
the mafia
The rain seemed like an old friend who had finally found us. What type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
a simile
If I had more time I _____ study more. what should go in the blank
the answer is would
How does the plot develop the theme?
by showcasing character actions and choices that reflect and explore the story's central ideas,
How does the setting influence the characters and events in stories?
by shaping their actions, motivations, and the overall plot, acting as a catalyst for conflict and development.
Kendra
He was a library of information about baseball. What type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
a metaphor
I am busy on Friday so I _____ come. what should go in the blank
the answer is cannot
How do the characters' actions and reactions reveal the theme
by showcasing the story's core message through their choices, behaviors, and emotional responses.
How do stories explore themes?
look at how characters, plot, setting, and symbols contribute to the underlying message, often revealed through recurring ideas, character arcs, and the overall narrative structure
why is it a bad idea for Vince to be dating kendra
because her dad is the one who wants his dad put in jail.
The curtain was waving to everyone every time the wind blew through the open window. What type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
personification
I've ______called her four times today. what should go in the blank?
the answer is already
How do the title, chapter titles, and/or cover illustration help you determine a theme for the text?
by setting the tone, hinting at key themes, and reinforcing ideas,
How does the point of view shape the reader's understanding of the story?
by dictating what information they receive, how characters are perceived, and the overall tone and focus of the narrative.
what does Kendra dad do?
he works for the FBI trying to get Vince's dad in jail.
. The tree shook its branches angrily. What type of figurative language is being used in this sentence?
personification
I _____ go to school today because I was sick. what should go in the blank.
the answer is didn't.
by revealing the author's message about life, human nature, or a specific issue.
How does conflict drive the plot forward?
by creating tension, forcing characters to make difficult choices, and revealing their strengths and weaknesses as they navigate challenges
who was in Vince's trunk at the beginning of the book?
Jimmy the Rat