Basic Elements of Style
Define diction
What is an Author's word choice or how an author uses language for a distinct purpose
Define alliteration
What is a repetition of sounds in neighboring words.
Name a theme from Finding Nemo
What is friends can be found in unexpected situations and places.
What is listen to your parents.
What is let your children grow and explore.
What is...etc.
Name a theme from the Rain of Tears short story
What is...Obey your parents, actions have consequences, forbidden love often collides with tragic endings, never give up, never mess with those in power...etc
Give an example of diction.
What is...anything...
Define tone
What is reflected in an author's vice/shows the author's attitude.
Define hyperbole
What is an exaggeration or overstatement.
Name a theme from the Beauty & the Beast
What is true beauty is on the inside.
What is some may take advantage of the weak or kind.
What is good triumphs over evil.
What is...etc.
Name a theme from Creation of the Earth Story
What is...hate only causes, corrupt rulers will fall, pain in battles makes you stronger...etc.
Give an example of imagery
Subjective responses
Define imagery
What is a verbal or written representation of a sensory experience/when someone paints a picture using words.
Define onomatopoeia
What is the formation of a word from a sound.
Name a theme from Ratatouille
What is don't let anyone define your limits because of where you come from. Your only limit is your soul.
What is never give up.
What is perseverance is rewarded.
What is...etc.
Name a theme from the Arachne story
What is...don't be prideful, give credit where it is due, be respectful to elders...etc.
Give an example of personification.
Subjective responses
Define syntax
What is sentence structure, which controls verbal pacing and focus.
Define personification
What is giving an object or abstract idea human qualities or form.
Name a theme from Aladdin.
What is friends can be found in unexpected situations/places.
What is never underestimate the kindness of others.
What is sometimes the wolf appears in sheep's clothing.
What is...etc.
Name a theme from the Prometheus and Pandora Story
What is...curiosity can be dangerous, don't easily accept gifts from your enemies, even in the darkness we still have hope...etc.
Give an example of irony
Subjective responses, i.e. Arachne story and ending.
Define ideology
What is a system of beliefs or ideals that the author holds.
Define metaphor
What is a comparison or two unlike things, (without the use of “like” or “as”).
Name a theme from Alice in Wonderland.
What is it's okay to loosen up and enjoy life.
What is life is sometimes full of seemingly meaningless puzzles.
What is find one's identity and not being afraid to find yourself again, no matter how old.
What is... etc.
Name a theme from any show, book, film you like?
What is...the show, book, film.
What is..."the theme".
Give an example of an ideology
What could be...examples of...Political beliefs, religious beliefs, morals, etc.