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What is a character trait?
A word describing a character.
100
If you compare and contrast you use this type of graphic organizer.
Venn Diagram
100
"She was as eloquent as the crystal chandelier hanging from the vaulted ceiling" Is an example of...
A simile
100
Why do author's use subheadings?
To better organize the writing and help make the information clear for the reader.
100

What is tone? 

Tone is the attitude the author has towards the subject he/she is writing about. 

200

What are the four types of author's purpose?

To inform To entertain To persuade To express

200
What is connotation and what is denotation? Give examples of each.
Denotation = definition Connotation = feeling (positive or negative)
200
"The car engine coughed and stopped in the middle of the road" Is an example of...
Personification
200
Use your context clues to define the following word: The President of the United States might believe he's infallible, but many people disagree with this and correct him.
infallible = flawless/perfect
200

Name the 6 different types of Conflicts

man vs Man, Society, Nature, Supernatural, Technology, Self


300
Explain the difference between an Internal Conflict and and External Conflict
Internal is a problem within the character own mind. External is a problem with an outside force.
300

Which Organizational Pattern would be used if you were to write a recipe?

Sequential Order
300

Create a sentence using Alliteration. Can not use the example hanging on the poster in class!

(Answers may vary) Lazy lizards leap through the garden.

300
If you were writing an article about the reasons why September 11th occurred, you would use this organizational pattern.
Cause and Effect
300
Name and explain each element of a PLOT.
Exposition Initiating Event Rising Action Climax Falling Action Resolution
400
What is the difference between a dynamic character and a static character?
Dynamic = Change Static = Stays the same
400
Which Organizational Pattern would be used in a nonfiction article that explains the issues of Global Warming and the steps we can take to stop it.
Problem and Solution
400

"Mrs. Himes, I read a million pages last night and I am so tired." Is an example of...

Hyperbole

400
Create a CAUSE and an EFFECT.
(Answers will vary)
400

Explain what a major character is and what a minor character is and provide an example of each from The Outsiders.

Major- main character who is a major part of the book, Minor character is not a major part of the book. Major- Ponyboy, Minor- Marcia

500

Explain the four different point of view's that we learned. Hint: NOT "I"

1st person = a character is telling the story 2nd person= a character brings you into the story  3rd limited= an outsider is telling the story but can only see into one characters mind. 3rd omniscient= an outsider is telling the story and can see into everyone's mind.

500
Which is an opinion? The largest spider in the world can crawl faster than a cat. This brightly colored spider is dangerous to humans. This disgusting spider can live for over 20 years.
This disgusting spider can live for over 20 years.
500
Why do poets/writers use repetition?
To emphasize a point.
500
Explain the difference between the organizational patterns: cause and effect and problem and solution
Cause and Effect = what happens and why it happens Problem and solution= what happens and how to fix it
500
What is foreshadowing? and what does foreshadowing create in a story?
Foreshadowing is hints or clues about what will happen in the story. Foreshadowing creates suspense.