Story Structure
What part of the story is the following quote from?
"Behind him, across vast distances of space and time, from the place he had left, he thought he heard music too. But perhaps it was only an echo." (Lowry, ??)
The end!
Which is the better piece of evidence?
1. We don't know very many species of the ocean.
2.Scientists estimate that they have described only about 10% of the estimated 2.2 million marine species.
2!
Describe the mood of the following passage:
"He was in a room filled with people, and it was warm, with firelight glowing on a hearth." (Lowry, 154)
Warm, comfy, loving, safe
What is the chemical symbol for water?
H2O
When directors say "Action!" it typically means this.
Rolling film, starting to shoot
What part of the story is the following quote from?
"The memories had fallen behind him now, escaping his protection to return to the people of his community." (Lowry, ??)
Falling action, nearly the end.
What is missing from this?
Jonas is brave because he stopped taking his pills and started to feel different.
Evidence/Direct Quote
Describe the mood of the following passage:
"Jonas watched and cheered as Lily marched proudly to the stage, became an Eight and recieved the identifying jacket that she would wear this year..." (Lowry, 57)
Proud, excited, accomplished
What does "foreshadowing" mean in a story?
A literary device where the author subtly hints at or suggests future events or outcomes
This visual characteristic deals with scenes being dark or bright.
Lighting
What part of the story is this quote from?
""The Ceremony for the Ones was always noisy and fun. Each December, all the newchildren born in the previous year turned one." (Lowry, ??)
Beginning.
What does the following evidence tell us about Jonas?
"'But we feel certain that you are brave,' she said to him. He did not feel brave at all. Not now." (Lowry, 79)
Apprehensive, nervous, not confident
Describe the mood of the following passage:
"'No one heard that little twin cry, either! No one but my father!' He collapsed in sobs again." (Lowry, 190)
Defeated, angy, sad
What is the largest organ in the body?
Skin
This camera shot tends to show setting.
Wide shot
What part of the story is the following quote from?
"JONAS RECEIVER OF MEMORY.
1.Go immediately at the end of school hours each day to the Annex entrance behind the House of the Old and present yourself to the attendant." (Lowry, ??)
1/4 into the story. Jonas beginning his journey.
Which is the better piece of evidence showing Jonas as rebellious?
1. "Something within him, something that had grown there through the memories, told him to throw the pill away." (Lowry, 162)
2. "'What's wrong Jonas? It was only a game.'...'Don't play it anymore,' Jonas pleaded." (Lowry, 168)
1.
Describe the mood of the following passage:
"Jonas bowed his head and searched through his mind. What had he done wrong?" (Lowry, 73)
Nervous, sad, disappointed.
The Olaf in this series is an evil caretaker, not a lovable snowman!
A Series of Unfortunate Events
This type of camera shot tends to show actors emotions.
Close-up
What part of the story is the following quote from?
"It was possible, what they had planned. Barely possible. If it failed, he would very likely be killed." (Lowry, ??)
Transformation, 3/4 of the way through, right before the climax.
Brenda is writing a research paper on pollution. What is a way she can make sure her sources and evidence are valid?
Check multiple sources, investigate the source itself.
Describe the mood of the following passage:
"...the cries of the wounded men, the cries begging for water and for Mother and for death." (Lowry, 151)
Tragic, sad, hopeless
What fruit is also known as an "alligator pear"?
Avocado
If the color palette of a movie is greyish, what does that tell us about it's mood?
Dystopian, boring, rigid, not fun.