True or False: 'too' is only used to enforce positive statements
True
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What is characterization?
The presentation or personality of a story's character.
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How do you write in a descriptive way?
Many details, adjectives, examples
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Who is the person in the room with the protagonist?
Her little/younger sister.
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Who was this speech address to?
All of the U.S. people (or everyone, worldwide), especially those who remain racist and do not consider equality.
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This word establishes a contrast between two different ideas...
the word 'but'
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Why is characterization important?
It makes the character more relevant or believable to the audience.
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What are the techniques of a speech?
Speak clearly, make gestures, have a suitable tone, etc.
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What was the protagonist afraid of? And what did it turn out to be?
She was afraid of a light that resembled a monster. And it turned out to be a light from a passing vehicle.
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Why is this titled "An American Dream"? What is its meaning?
The dream of a better America, where racism no longer divides people so much.
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Is this correct? Why or why not?
I'm not going to the party and neither is Amy.
True because 'neither' is already negative, so the verb 'is' stays positive.
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Give an example of an effective characterization from any story/movie/TV show
Answers may vary...
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Give a descriptive sentence about any object
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What makes this a descriptive story? Give an example.
This is descriptive because it's filled with details (adjectives, imagery, etc.). An example could be the way she specifically describes the movement of the light across the room.
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Give an example of one of the speech techniques used for this.
Repetition, Metaphor, Listing examples, Biblical references, Eloquent Vocabulary/Diction, etc.
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Which fits best? Either or Neither?
"I don't like cereal, and he doesn't ________."
Either because both verbs are negative.
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What is the point of giving a character a kind of conflict?
For character growth/development, for the use of secondary characters and for resolution
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Give an example of a moving speech, other than the one seen in textbook
Malcolm X, political speeches, humanitarian speeches, etc.
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Why is the character still scared after everything?
Her logical reasoning is not enough; since she is still a child, her emotions rule over logic and she can't convince herself that the monster is just light, after all.
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What was this speaker's other occupation? How did that make him a better speaker for this speech?
Dr. King had also been a pastor/preacher, so he knew how to modulate his voice and inspire others with his speaking techniques. He was also a very spiritual person, genuinely, and his followers knew this.
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Use BOTH 'either' and 'neither' to complete this sentence...
"She doesn't watch TV, and..."
(he)
"he doesn't either"
"and neither does he"
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What is the S.T.E.A.L. method?
S = Speech
T = Thoughts
E = Effect on Others (Relationships)
A = Actions
L = Looks (Appearance)
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What is usually the effect of a good descriptive writing? What is usually the effect of a good speech?
Descriptive - we can clearly imagine it
Speech - we are motivated to see other perspectives, or to make changes