Stories & Literature
What does it mean to be "stood up"?
A person who doesn't show up or arrive at a particular function or event; a person who doesn't show up for a date or to meet up with a date.
Adverb of time that means "at the moment".
Currently
What is an anecdote?
A short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.
What is a literary extract?
A passage from a literary work; an excerpt
What does to "give in" mean?
Cease fighting or arguing; admit defeat.
Replace the words in bold with the best time adverbs.
I haven't traveled much of late because of the pandemic, but I enjoy visiting new countries from time to time.
lately, occasionally
Give two examples of language for sequencing an event (remember the key language)
at first, and then, by the time, later on, suddenly, then, etc.
Which one is gramatically correct?
a. His whole face was hidden except for his shiny nose.
b. His whole face was hidden except of his shiny nose.
c. His whole face was hidden except from his shiny nose.
a. His whole face was hidden except for his shiny nose.
Enumerate 3 genres of literature.
Biography, fairy tale, graphic novel, historical novel, myth, poetry, satire, self-help book, short story, travel literature, drama, folk tale, etc.
This time expression is used to indicate that something will take place two weeks after that day
A fortnight
Provide three examples of situations you could use an anecdote for
Open answer (i.e. a childhood memory, embarrassing story, a holiday experience, etc.)
What does “On the same wavelength” mean? Use it in a sentence.
Completely agree with someone. Open sentence answer
It is a type of literature that tells a story through the actions and words of characters and that is performed on a stage. Often shown in the theater.
Give a sentence that includes a time expression for frequency.
always, often, sometimes, daily, etc.
The key language in the book is split into five categories. Each category helps guide an anecdote. What are the five categories?
Engaging the listener, situating the event, involving the listener, sequencing events, finishing up
What is the difference between these two idioms: put in their two cents vs. say his/her/their piece
Offering an opinion vs. saying what you want or planned
Identify the genre of each literary work:
1. You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life by Jen Sincero
2. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J. K. Rowling
3. Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
1. Self-help
2. Fiction
3. Drama
What do these time expressions have in common?
already, sometime ago, beforehand
All pertain to a time before.
Give a brief anecdote about a funny day at school
Open answer
Name the idiom: to think about something in a similar way
See eye to eye