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Vocabulary
Characterization
Theme
Grammar
Plot
100
The starving boy desperately asked for another piece of bread. What does desperately mean in the sentence?
In a way that shows despair or great need
100
What strategy allows the reader to get to know the characters in a story and what does each letter stand for?
STEAL- speech, thoughts, effect on others, actions, looks
100
What is the theme of a story?
The theme is the lesson or moral in a story.
100
What are the two types of clauses AND what is the difference?
The two types of clauses are independent (can stand alone) and dependent (cannot be a sentence alone).
100
What are the five stages of plot?
Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
200
The zoo was filled with chaos when a tiger went missing. What does the word chaos mean in the sentence?
Disorder or confusion
200
Well developed characters can be described by choosing the best what?
Character traits or adjectives
200
What are three rules every theme should follow?
1) complete sentence 2) lesson- not an opinion 3) universal
200
What types of clauses are in a complex sentence AND give an example?
The types of clauses in a complex sentence are one dependent and one independent.
200
What four things should be included in the exposition of the plot?
setting, point of view, characters, conflict
300
Due to his ignorance, Lionell was unable to pass his final exam. What does ignorance mean in the sentence AND what is the part of speech?
A noun meaning a lack of knowledge
300
Jake is Cassie's older brother. One day they are walking home from school when a cold front rolls in and the temperature drops 20 degrees. Jake is dressed more appropriately for the weather than Cassie. He takes off his hooded sweatshirt and offers it to her. What character trait best describes Jake AND what part of STEAL reveals that trait?
Jake's actions reveal he is caring or selfless
300
What does it mean that every theme should be universal?
Universal means the lesson should apply to anyone anywhere
300
What are two options for joining clauses to create a compound sentence AND what clauses are needed?
A compound sentence joins two independent clauses using a semicolon or a comma and a conjunction.
300
What should happen in the rising action of the plot? Give an example from a recent narrative passage.
The conflict should become more complicated, or additional conflicts should arise.
400
Josie found the book intriguing, so she went to the bookstore to buy the sequel. What does the word intriguing mean in the sentence AND what is the part of speech?
An adjective meaning interesting or fascinating
400
Jonathan invited a bunch of friends over to his house. He then talked to them for hours about all the trophies that he had won, his rare comic book collection, and how much money his dad makes. His friends did not enjoy their time at Jonathan's. What character trait best describes Jonathan AND what part of STEAL reveals the trait?
Jonathan's speech reveals he is conceited or arrogant
400
In his sophomore year of high school, Michael Jordan tried out for the varsity basketball team at Laney High School in Wilmington, North Carolina. But at five feet and eleven inches tall, the coach believed that Jordan was too short to play at that level, so Jordan was cut from the team. He trained vigorously and grew another four inches the following summer. When he finally made the varsity squad, Jordan averaged 25 points a game and went on to become one of the greatest basketball players in history. What is the theme of the passage?
The theme of the passage is don't let obstacles stand in your way.
400
What are the four most common rules for using a comma?
1) to separate items in a list 2) to join two independent clauses before a conjunction 3) to join a dependent clause that comes after an independent clause 4) to separate appositives in a sentence
400
Rachel was the star of her school track team. She had set the school record in the four hundred meter hurdles. A month before the track meet against her rival school, Rachel twisted her ankle jumping over a hurdle. She would have to walk with crutches so it would heal. Rachel returned to the track a month later, just in time to compete. What are the four parts of the exposition of this story?
The character is Rachel, the setting is the track, the point of view is third person limited, and the conflict is Rachel twisted her ankle
500
The best summaries are those that remain objective. What does objective mean in the sentence AND what is the part of speech?
An adjective meaning without personal opinion or judgement
500
After Mark's mechanical pencil ran out of lead, he asked Pete, who sat next to him, if he could borrow a pencil. Pete yelled, "No, Mark. If you didn't come prepared, why is that my fault? Bring TWO pencils to class! You can't have one of mine or you'll never learn your lesson." What character trait best describes Pete AND what part of STEAL reveals the trait?
Pete's speech reveals he is harsh and stingy.
500
Kyle liked Lucy more than any other girl in the school, but he had an odd way of showing it. When she walked ahead of him in line, he kicked at her shoe. When she passed him on the school yard, he called her “lame Lucy.” He even wrote a mean word on her homework during the bus ride to school. But what puzzled Lucy the most was receiving an invitation to Kyle’s birthday party. Figuring that he was just planning a mean trick on her, Lucy decided not to go, and while Kyle eagerly awaited Lucy’s arrival, Lucy talked on the phone to Jacob. When Kyle finally realized that Lucy was not coming to his party, he was crushed. What is the theme in the passage?
The theme of the passage is playing games is not a way to get what you want.
500
What are four possible uses for a colon?
1) to introduce a list or an example 2) to introduce a direct quote 3) in between an hour and minutes when telling time 4) after the salutation of a business letter
500
Sunny stared dejectedly at the D on her math test. How could this be happening again she thought? Her teacher, Mr. Neil, demanded that she attend after school tutoring. Reluctantly, Sunny attended tutoring three days a week. She put an enormous amount of effort into perfecting her multiplication tables. A month later, when Mr. Neil passed back the most recent math test, Sunny had a smile that stretched from ear to ear. Sunny's hard work at tutoring had been rewarded with her first A on a math test! Break down the story into ALL five stages of plot.
Exposition= Sunny & Mr. Neil, school, third person limited, D on math test Rising Action= Sunny must go to tutoring, works on multiplication tables Climax= Sunny smiles when she sees math test Falling Action= Sunny earned her first A Resolution= Sunny's hard work was rewarded