Vocabulary
What is the definition of symbol?
an object that has a meaning other than it's literal meaning.
What is the definition of heathen?
a person who does not belong to a widely held religion (especially one who is not a Christian, Jew, or Muslim) as regarded by those who do.
Synonyms:
pagan, infidel, idolater, heretic, unbeliever, disbeliever, nonbeliever, atheist, agnostic,
What should we say instead of "Shut Up?"
Please be quiet / silence please
What is a character? Give an example
a person in a novel, play, or movie.
What 4 challenges does Isabel face? How does she overcome them?
Bear (she ate it), Witch (turned her into milk and drank her), giant (cut his head off), doctor (cured him)
What is the definition of idiom?
a phrase that is not literal and is a part of figurative language.
What is the definition of bound?
sure to happen
Why is tattle-telling not allowed in class?
It makes other students mad and gets me in trouble for talking too.
What is a theme? What is the theme of "Adventures of Isabel?"
The theme in a story is its underlying message, or 'big idea.' In other words, what critical belief about life is the author trying to convey in the writing of a novel, play, short story or poem?
"Be brave and go through your challenges."
What two things does Alice, Mary, and Lucy have in common?
They all followed an animal into a mystical land.
partially burn (an object) so as to blacken its surface.
What is the definition of citation?
a quotation from or reference to a book, paper, or author, especially in a scholarly work.
What is considered talking back to a teacher? Why is talking back to a teacher bad?
What does it mean to persevere?
continue in a course of action even in the face of difficulty or with little or no prospect of success.
Synonyms: persist, continue, carry on, go on, keep on, keep going, struggle on, hammer away, be persistent, be determined, see/follow something through, keep at it, press on/ahead, not take no for an answer, be tenacious, stand one's ground, stand fast/firm, hold on, go the distance, stay the course, plod on, stop at nothing, leave no stone unturned
What is the Robin a symbol of in Narnia?
The changing of the seasons.
What is the definition of alighted?
(of a bird) descend from the air and settle.
Synonyms:
land, come to rest, settle, perch, light
What is the definition of evidence?
proof
Why shouldn't you tell another student what to do?
Because you are not the teacher. That is the teachers job. You can give the student the wrong information.
What is a dialogue?
Conversation between two or more people.
Why was Edwards wanting to go take his siblings to the White Witch?
Because he was greedy and wanted to get more Turkish Delight and become the prince.
What is the definition of obliged?
to make someone bound to do an action.
Synonyms:
require, compel, bind, constrain, obligate, leave with no option but, force
What is the definition of rhetorical question?
a question asked in order to create a dramatic effect or to make a point rather than to get an answer.
Why shouldn't you have your hand raised while the teacher is talking?
Because you are not listening to the teacher. You are only thinking about what you want to ask.
What is a Main Idea?
In informational or expository writing, the most important thought or overall position. The main idea or thesis of a piece, written in sentence form, is supported by details and explanation. See Theme, Thesis
What is the difference between a CITING THE EVIDENCE and SUMMARIZING?
Citing the evidence = writing down exactly what you read in the book.
Summarizing = writing in your own words what the author wrote.