Vocab
Define INFERENCE
A guess you make based on the information you have
What is mood?
The emotion the author strives to produce in the reader
What is the climax in a story?
The major turning point in the story; "final battle"
Who was Tiny Tim?
Bob Cratchit's youngest son. He was also sick.
A news article is written for what purpose?
To inform
Define CALIBRATE
To measure precisely
What is tone?
The writer's attitude or feelings about a certain topic
What is conflict in a story?
problem
Who is the protagonist of ACC?
DOUBLE POINTS!!!
Scrooge
Define the term Voice in literature.
Voice is a reflection of the author's distinct tone, style, and personality.
What 2 vocab words did we have in Unit 2 that meant ghost or spirit?
What is onomatopoeia?
a word that sounds like what it is describing; words that sound like what they mean.
Where do you find the exposition of a story?
Beginning
Who is the antagonist of ACC?
DOUBLE POINTS!!!
Scrooge
What does the main idea mean?
The main idea is the most important point the author wants you to understand about the passage.
Define DEFIED
Disobeyed
DOUBLE POINTS!!!
What is theme?
An idea, lesson, or message an author conveys to the reader
What is a protagonist and an antagonist?
Antagonist: person or thing causing problem/conflict for protagonist
What was the resolution in A Christmas Carol?
Scrooge learned his lesson and kept Christmas in his heart for the rest of his life. Helped Bob Cratchit's family
What is an extra piece of information printed in the left or right margin of a page of writing called?
Sidebar
What vocab word means, "a verse or stanza of a poem."
Stave
What is personification? & use it as an example in a sentence.
Giving nonhuman things human traits/qualities
Ex: The Sun smiled down at the signing flowers.
What are the 5 types of external conflict in literature that we discussed this semester?
Character v. Character
Character v. Nature
Character v. Supernatural
Character v. Society
Character v. Technology
What is the theme for ACC?
Don't take things you have for granted.
Treat others how you want to be treated.
It is never too late to change.
What is an extra piece of information printed at the bottom of a page of writing called?
DOUBLE POINTS!!!
Footnote