Lessons 2-9
true or false
the author reveals Dinnie's traits through her responses to other and her thoughts about herself.
true
Which story?
With the help of a king's daughter, a brave young man defeats a monster on the island of Crete.
"The Minotaur"
the Rodriguez family names their cat Huitlacoche, which is also the name of what?
a food made of corn fungus
true or false
"I Ask My Mother to Sing" is a free verse poem that uses fire imagery.
false - water
What is Delrita's internal conflict in the excerpt from The Man Who Loved Clowns?
She struggles between feeling love and feeling shame toward Punky.
Which story?
A shy girl from the United States goes to a boarding school in Switzerland and learns about relating to people from other cultures.
Bloomability
true or false
The character of Martin the shoemaker is revealed using inner dialogue.
true
the attitude of an author toward his subject
tone
Which story?
Three siblings in the English countryside become friends with a barge captain who treats them harshly at first.
The Railway Children
What is the theme of The Man Who Loved Clowns?
We need support and love from other during difficult situations.
How are the Greek gods and goddesses like human beings?
They fight, lie, yell, weep, and need food and drink.
What is the theme of "Where Love Is, God Is"?
We serve God by serving others.
Which story?
A girl grows up in Vietnam having adventures with six older brothers.
"A Pack of Brothers"
What is the climax of The Railway Children excerpt?
The children board the barge for a daring rescue.
true or false
internal conflict is used to give human characteristics to non-human characters.
false - personification
How does Narcissus suffer for his cruelty to Echo and other women?
He falls in love with his own reflection, then withers away and dies.
creative, non-literal use of words
figurative language
What is the theme of both "A Pack of Brothers" and "I Ask My Mother to Sing"?
It is important to treasure family memories.
the struggle between two opposing forces in a story
conflict
Which story?
A boy growing up on the Canadian prairies enjoys watching the relationship between his old dog and his pet owl.
Owls in the Family
What is the problem that King Aegeus and his kingdom face every year?
They must send several young people to Crete to be devoured by the Minotaur.
Which story?
A young boy living in a Los Angeles barrio learns about true character when a stranger rescues his cat.
Any Small Goodness
the use of words that appeal to the senses to create a mental picture
imagery
overstatement or exaggeration to make a point or add humor
hyperbole
What is the main idea of "Papa G'Ho"?
A disabled adult owl teaches baby owls at a wildlife center.