Crit D: Capitalization
Crit D: Syntax
Crit C: ACs
Crit B: Writing
Crit A: Analysis
*DCI*
200
Write any three book characters' names with correct capitalization.
Varies
200
Give two examples of when italics are used in writing.
Inner thought, for emphasis, to show a book title
200
Is this a simile or metaphor?
"Her smile was as bright as a phone screen at midnight."
Simile
200
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Name three important authors. Spelling and capitalization are forgiven.
Varies
200
How do authors develop characters?
STEAL
200
What is it called when you are fluent in two languages?
Bilingual
400
What are three places your team would want to travel to? Use proper capitalization and spelling.
Varies
400
Should a personal narrative be written in an informal or formal voice?
Informal
400
What is the type of figurative language where human qualities or actions are given to animals, objects, or ideas?
For example: The wind whispered through the trees.
Personification
400
What does ACE stand for?
Answer, Cite, Explain
400
How do authors develop theme?
Authorial choices, varies
400
Correctly spell a Science teacher's name.
Varies
600
Capitalize this book title:
a series of unfortunate events
A Series of Unfortunate Events
600
Which sentence is correct:
A) She quickly ran to the store.
B) Quickly she to the store ran.
A
600
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What is the tone(s) the author is trying to communicate: “I waited in line for a thousand years just to get a slice of pizza.”
Varies: Impatient and silly; Frustrated, but light-hearted
600
Is this correct? Yes or no?
"The book was very exciting" (Smith 45).
Yes
600
The mood of a story is greatly influenced by ______
the setting. (and maybe other answers)
600
First, make a wager.
When do you start the Diploma Programme or Career Programme at DCI?
11th grade
800
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What is the difference between these two: "Dad" and "my dad"
Dad is a proper noun. My dad is a common noun.
800
Which sentence correctly joins two independent clauses? AND what joins them?
A) I wanted to go to the park, but it started to rain.
B) I wanted to go to the park but it started to rain.
A AND the comma
800
Why might an author use a flashback?
To show important background information about a character or event.
To explain a character’s feelings or motivations by revealing past experiences.
To create suspense or surprise by revealing something the reader didn’t know before.
800
Write a simile about the taste of ramen noodles.
Varies
800
The prefix "tele-" means "far" or "distant." List three words that demonstrate this meaning.
Telescope, Telepathy, Telephone, Television
800
What time does "recess" begin during 6th grade lunch?
12:00pm
1000
Capitalize these words appropriately:
1. summer
2. summer olympics
3. pedalheads summer bike camp
1. summer
2. Summer Olympics
3. Pedalheads Summer Bike Camp
1000
Which sentence uses the correct verb tense throughout? AND, which tense is it?
A) Yesterday, I walk to the store and bought some fruit.
B) Yesterday, I walked to the store and bought some fruit.
B - past tense
1000
Which reason best explains why an author chooses first-person narration?
A) To give an equal view of all characters’ thoughts and actions throughout the story.
B) To let readers experience the story through one character’s personal thoughts and feelings.
C) To keep the story distant by not revealing any character’s emotions.
B) To let readers experience the story through one character’s personal thoughts and feelings.
1000
This text feature helps readers quickly find specific topics in a nonfiction book by listing them alphabetically with page numbers. What is it?
Index
1000
Isabel really wants to try out for the school soccer team, but inside she feels scared and doubts if she’s good enough. She worries what her friends might say if she doesn’t make it. Is this an internal or external conflict?
Internal conflict
1000
What is the minimum number of points you need for Toddle to calculate your final grade (across all four criteria) as a 6?
24 points