Genres
What does "Realistic Fiction" genre mean?
Realistic Fiction means that the author created the story (made it up), but it could actually happen in real life.
What does the word "courageous" mean?
Brave; unafraid.
What is the trait of a character who lies and does not tell the truth throughout a story?
A liar; a dishonest character; an untrustworthy character.
We had to eat breakfast rapidly because we woke up late.
What does the word "rapidly" mean in the sentence above?
Quickly; in a hurry.
What does "genre" mean?
Genre means how books and writing pieces are classified
Explain the genre called "Fable".
A fable is a made-up story that usually has animals as the main characters. A fable has a moral (lesson) that the author wants to teach the reader.
What does the word "generous" mean?
Willing to share things, such as money.
What is the trait of a character that plays tricks on people?
Prankster or trickster.
The children were quarreling over which video game to play next.
What does the word "quarreling" mean in the sentence above?
Arguing.
What does "setting of a story" mean?
How do you know if a book or passage is "Informational Nonfiction" genre?
What does the word "boast" mean?
To brag.
What is the trait of a character that does not share his/her things?
Selfish; not generous.
After studying for the science test for five hours straight, Sammy's eyes were growing weary.
What does the word "weary" mean in the sentence above?
Tired.
What does the word "trait" mean as in Character Trait?
The quality that describes a person's physical features or personality.
When an author writes about the life of a real person and explains why that person is famous, what genre is that?
A biography.
What does "illustration" mean?
A drawing.
What is the trait of a character who wants more and more food. The character takes more than his/her fair share?
Greedy
The children were so eager to go to Disney World next week that
they packed their suitcases two weeks ago.
What does the word "eager" mean in the sentence above?
What does "Point of View" mean?
Point of view means the perspective from which the story is written.
When an author writes about his or her own life, what genre is that?
Autobiography
What does the word "moral" mean?
The life lesson that a reader can learn from a fable.
What is the trait of a character who does not give up trying out for the basketball team?
The dog was reluctant to go for a walk in the snowy weather, so, he hid under the bed when his owner called out, "Time for a walk."
What does the word "reluctant" mean in the sentence above?
Accept any of the following three:
Character, setting, challenge/problem/conflict, zenith, resolution (how the problem is solved).