Basic Elements
Inferencing
Point of View
Stylistic Devices
Random
100
This is a type of character that the reader knows a lot about and they are fully developed.
What is a round character?
100
"I'm trying to pick out a new e-mail address," Paul said to his sister, Jordan. "But all the ones I want at 'timeforemail.com' are taken." "Did you try my nameispaul@timeforemail.com or paulismyname@timeforemail.com?" "Believe it or not, I did- and both are taken." Jordan saw a piece of paper on Paul's desk. He had written many possibilities on it, and each one was now crossed out. It is likely that: a. Jordan didn't like to e-mail. b. Paul created a website. c. Paul made a list of e-mail addresses he would like to try.
What is c. Paul made a list of e-mail addresses he would like to try?
100
In this point of view, the narrator is outside of the story and telling the story. Key words are used such as he or she. We know the thoughts and feelings of just one character.
What is 3rd person Limited Point of View?
100
The message about life or human nature that is "hidden" in the story that the writer tells. This is the lesson learned in a text.
What is Theme?
100
This is the part of a short answer or ERQ response where you are going to describe how your textual evidence ties back to your answer. It will probably start like... "This proves..." "This quote shows..." or "To me this mean..."
What is the connection?
200
The person or force that works against the hero/main character in the story.
What is the Antagonist?
200
"These mashed potatoes look familiar," Brett said in the cafeteria. "I think they're leftovers from last week." "I think you're right," Andy said. "But somehow they actually taste better." "That might be because you topped them with chocolate pudding," Sue said. "My dad offered to make me lunch this morning," Brett said. "But I said no because I thought they were serving sloppy joes today." It is likely that: a. Sue loved sloppy joes. b. Brett was not excited about the school lunch that day. c. Andy ate Brett's lunch.
What is b. Brett was not excited about the school lunch that day?
200
The narrator is actually in the story and is the one telling the story. This type of point of view uses key words like I, me, we, and us.
What is First-Person Point of View?
200
The feeling a piece of literature creates in a reader.
What is Mood?
200
This is part of the plot that sets the scene. The characters and conflict are introduced.
What is Exposition?
300
The main character in a story, often a good or heroic type.
What is the Protagonist?
300
A woman from the nature center brought in a hedgehog, an owl, and a snake. "I don't want to touch the snake," Jack said. "Snakes have creeped me out ever since I had one for a pet." "How could you go from owning a snake to not wanting to pet one?" Alex said. "You'd feel the same if you left the cage open one night and woke up to find it slithering over your head." It is likely that: a. Alex was not afraid to touch the snake. b. The snake as the assembly was poisonous. c. Alex got a new pet.
What is a. Alex was not afraid to touch the snake?
300
You are part of the story because you are a character in the story. The author is talking directly to the reader. It uses key words such as you and your.
What is Second-Person Point of View?
300
This is the point that an author is trying to make in a story. It is, overall, what the text is mostly about.
What is main idea?
300
Determine the mood of this passage. Drops of cold rain slowly rolled down the outside of the foggy window. They grey sky hung low and thick, keeping the sun's warm rays from warming the city. The streets were abandoned and there was not life to be seen behind any corner. The mood is... a. Furious b. Jubilant c. Depressed
What is c. depressed?
400
This is a type of character that changes through the course of a story.
What is a dynamic character?
400
After bundling up, Vicki struggled to pull on her boots. "Need some help?" her mom asked as she looked at the school district's Web site. "No thanks," Vicki said as she gazed out the window at the heavy snowfall. "Honey, I know you worked hard to get dressed for school," Vicki's mom said, pointing to the computer screen. "But you can take everything off." It is likely that: a. The snow turned to rain. b. Vicki's mom had to go to work. c. School was canceled because of the weather.
What is c. School was canceled because of the weather?
400
In this type of point of view, the narrator is outside of the story and telling the story. We know the thoughts and feelings of two or more characters.
What is Third-Person Omniscient?
400
The author's attitude in a text. It is set by the setting, choice of vocabulary, and details.
What is Tone?
400
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the capitalized word. In the 1990s, divers searched a Scottish river for a historic shipwreck. They found what they believed was a ship of King Charles I that sank in 1633. It may hold royal treasures. The ship is buried in mud. It would be a challenging ENDEAVOR to unearth it. Endeavor means... a. expense b. request c. task
What is c. task?
500
The action that makes up the story. It is the beginning, middle, and end of a story.
What is the Plot?
500
Recess is a time for kids to take a break from sitting at their school desks. If the weather allows, they go outside to get some exercise. Running around and playing sports get their blood pumping. For many students, it is a chance to recharge. When they go back to their schoolwork, they are able to concentrate easier. It is likely that: a. Recess is the school subject where kids learn the history of sports. b. Recess is healthy for kids. c. Recess is not as good for kids as studying.
What is b. Recess is healthy for kids?
500
Determine the point of view of this passage. Becca collapsed on the couch. 'Ten minutes to rest. I'm going to close my eyes for one minute. I can't wait to give a cookie to Mom!' Becca hoped to make her mom smile for the first time in weeks. BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!!!!! Becca jumped off the couch and bolted for the kitchen. Smoke filled the kitchen. "My cookies!" Becca's mom rushed into the kitchen as the smoke detector continued to pierce the air. She grabbed a towel, threw open the oven door, and grabbed the cookie sheet. "Becca!! Didn't you set the timer?" Mom asked. "How could you be so careless?" "I guess I forgot," Becca mumbled feeling ashamed of her final product.
What is Third-Person Limited?
500
Determine the mood in this passage. Brandon knew that his sister would be furious if she found him in her bedroom. But he couldn't resist sneaking in and snooping around her room to find the best toy. She had pulled her last practical joke on him. Now it was time for him to return the favor. The mood is... a. Depressed b. Revengeful c. Sympathetic
What is b. Revengeful?
500
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the capitalized word. Nick saved up enough money to buy a new surfboard. At the store, he saw one he liked even better than the one he planned to buy, but it was more expensive. He decided to SPLURGE because he had worked hard. Splurge means... a. bargain b. save more money c. treat himself
What is c. treat himself?
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