Plot/ Definitions-1
What do the brackets signify in the text "A Dogs Life"?
The brackets show the characters movements. They are the stage directions.
WHAT IS PERSONIFICATION?
Personification is when you give a non human object human qualities.
What is an inference?
When you use background knowledge + the text to make an educated guess.
What is the genre of both of the text?
FICTION
In the text "A Surprise Visit" paragraph 8, what does futile mean?
incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.
Which lines show the owners reaction to his dog talking?
SCR answer please!
Read this sentence from paragraph 27.
"As Marcos hugged Mom, he looked accusingly over her shoulder at Elena—the aroma of fresh cookies in the air whispered to him that his visit was no surprise."
What does the author’s use of personification emphasize?
F Marcos realizes Mom has prepared in advance for his visit.
G Mom understands what Marcos likes to eat.
H Elena wishes that Marcos had not noticed the smell of the cookies.
J Marcos feels welcomed by the smell of his favorite cookies.
F Marcos realizes Mom has prepared in advance for his visit.
10 How does the playwright indicate that Owner is surprised by Dog’s ability to speak?
F By describing the noises Dog makes in the stage directions in line 10
G By having Owner ask questions in line 11
H By including Dog’s and Owner’s actions in the stage directions in line 11
J By indicating pauses in Owner’s dialogue in line 15
J By indicating pauses in Owner’s dialogue in line 15
What is the sub - genre of both "A Surprise Visit"?
Realistic Fiction
6 In what way do Mom’s actions in paragraph 26 affect the plot?
F They cause Marcos to change his plans for visiting the family.
G They lead the family to arrange a different date for the anniversary party.
H They cause Aunt Laura to realize that she made a mistake by confiding in Mom.
J They make it difficult for Elena to enjoy her brother’s arrival.
J They make it difficult for Elena to enjoy her brother’s arrival.
8 Read the dictionary entry for the word bolt. bolt \'bōlt\ v
1. to break away from control
2. to stop participating in an activity
3. to run off
4. to move suddenly or rapidly
Which definition best matches the way the word bolts is used in line 15?
F Definition 1
G Definition 2
H Definition 3
J Definition 4
J Definition 4
Read this sentence from paragraph 20.
"Suddenly, Elena’s cheeks felt as if they were on fire."
What does the author’s use of figurative language in this sentence suggest?"
A Elena is embarrassed because Mom is not supposed to know about Marcos’s visit.
B Elena begins to feel ill as she rests in her room.
C Elena is angry with her aunt for telling Mom that Marcos is coming to visit.
D Elena panics because she was caught pretending.
A Elena is embarrassed because Mom is not supposed to know about Marcos’s visit.
11 Read these sentences from line 4 and line 8.
OWNER: You have no idea how good you’ve got it. (line 4)
OWNER: That dog has no idea how good he’s got it. (line 8)
Which idea in the play does this dialogue help develop? A Owner does not realize that he has neglected Dog.
B Dog is able to speak to Owner.
C Owner does not want Dog to act like a human.
D Dog believes that the mail carrier is a danger to the house.
A Owner does not realize that he has neglected Dog.
What is the sub-genre of "A Dogs Life" ?
Drama/ play
7 What is the best summary of the story?
A Elena answers the phone and her brother Marcos tells her he is planning a surprise visit home. He is coming for their parents’ anniversary party. Elena tells Gemma who then tells Aunt Laura who then tells Mom. Marcos is upset that Mom knows his surprise.
B Marcos plans a surprise visit home and asks his sister Elena to keep his secret. However, Elena tells her cousin, and Mom eventually hears about the plan. Marcos arrives and realizes his visit is not a surprise. Elena feels sorry and apologizes, and she is forgiven.
C Elena tries to keep her brother Marcos’s surprise visit to herself. When her cousin Gemma visits, Elena tells her the secret. When Mom finds out, she starts to get the house ready for Marcos. She bakes his favorite cookies, and Marcos eats them when he arrives.
D Marcos wants to travel home from California and surprise his parents for their anniversary party. He asks Elena to keep his secret, but she tells her cousin Gemma. Marcos is at first upset that Elena told his secret but then shares some cookies with her that Mom baked
B Marcos plans a surprise visit home and asks his sister Elena to keep his secret. However, Elena tells her cousin, and Mom eventually hears about the plan. Marcos arrives and realizes his visit is not a surprise. Elena feels sorry and apologizes, and she is forgiven.
What does the word futile mean in paragraph 8?
F Useless
G Effortless
H Boring
J Troubling
F Useless
"Suddenly, Elena’s cheeks felt as if they were on fire."
Which figurative language is this?
a. metaphor
b. simile
c. hyperbole
b. simile
EXTRA POINTS: What is a simile?
9 What is the underlying cause of Owner and Dog’s disagreement?
A Owner wishes Dog would stop interrupting his naps. B Owner is angry about Dog destroying his books.
C Dog feels that Owner has stopped meeting his needs.
D Dog wants praise for being loyal to Owner.
C Dog feels that Owner has stopped meeting his needs.
What is the POV in the text "A Dogs Life"?
First person point of view
How does paragraph 28 contribute to the development of the plot?
A It shows that Elena feels shy toward Marcos because he has been gone for so long.
B It highlights that Elena feels upset about spoiling Marcos’s surprise.
C It indicates that Elena’s family enjoys spending time together.
D It reveals that Elena is upset with her mother for forgetting to act surprised.
B. It highlights that Elena feels upset about spoiling Marcos’s surprise.
Who is the best teacher at Jacquet Middle School?
MS. WILL-I-AMSSSS :)
Which figurative language is this sentence using? "Clary closed her cluttered clothes closet."
a. Symbolism
b. Onomatopoeia
c. Alliteration
c. Alliteration
13 What can the reader conclude about Owner in scene 1?
A He is disapproving of Dog’s laziness.
B He is frustrated that he is too tired to finish reading his book.
C He is unaware of the way Dog feels about their relationship.
D He is annoyed that he has to walk Dog instead of studying.
C He is unaware of the way Dog feels about their relationship.
Because the story is told from the third-person limited point of view, the reader knows —
A why Marcos has not visited sooner
B why Aunt Laura revealed the secret to Mom
C how Elena feels about her actions
D what Mom thinks about the upcoming anniversary party
C how Elena feels about her actions
12 How does the conversation between Owner and Dog lead to the play’s resolution?
F It shows Owner how protective Dog has been in the past.
G It allows Dog to be honest with Owner.
H It lets Owner explain to Dog how busy he is.
J It shows that Dog does not understand how to treat books.
G It allows Dog to be honest with Owner.