King Arthur
What is a theme of the story of King Arthur?
Anyone can be a hero. Fulfilling one's duty leads to reward.
Successor
Next in line to a throne, position, title, etc.
What is a comma splice?
A comma splice is combining two complete sentences using only a comma.
"I like chocolate ice cream, you like strawberry."
What is a theme?
Theme : the universal lesson about life in a story
How do both passages characterize the young King Arthur?
A. complex and relatable
B. courageous and daring
C. earnest and well-liked
D. humble and deserving
D. humble and deserving
Predestined
meant to be/ supposed to happen
Fix this sentence:
I love dogs, you love cats, she loves hamsters.
I love dogs, but you love cats, and she loves hamsters.
(comma splice)
Write an example of imagery.
The storm rolled in later that afternoon - wind whipping, thunder cracking, and lightning flashing!
How is the theme developed over the course of the passage?
A. through the use of figurative language
B. through the dialogue between Arthur and Sir Kay
C. through the description of the setting
D. through the actions of Arthur
D. through the actions of Arthur
Sovereign
Independent, all-powerful
Fix this sentence:
Mrs. Bates said I was doing a really good job in class today.
No change! Mrs. Bates is not being directly quoted.
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
A simile uses "like" or "as", and a metaphor does not.
What is the role of Merlin in the story?
He is the reason Arthur became king. He suggested to the current leader (archbishop) to hold the sword and stone contest.
Characterization
The way a character is introduced, developed, and shown in a story.
Fix this sentence:
I take a walk around my garden which is full of beautiful flowers every morning.
I take a walk around my garden, which is full of beautiful flowers, every morning.
Create an example of personification
The tree seemed to gaze back at me with a haunting glare.
The wind screamed through the trees.
How do the passages present King Arthur's origin story differently? (+5 bonus points)
"King Arthur" describes how Arthur becomes king by chance, while "The Legends of King Arthur" suggests he was always meant to be king.
Tournament
a competition or competitive event
I'm going over they're to Ms. Conkin's classroom so I can ask for too Expo markers.
I'm going over there to Ms. Conkin's classroom, so I can ask for two Expo markers.
Create an example of alliteration
Susie sells seashells by the seashore.
The lovely little lady sang "la, la, la."