Character Callouts
What is the difference between a static and dynamic character?
A. Static changes, dynamic stays the same
B. Both change over time
C. Static stays the same; dynamic changes
D. Dynamic characters are always villains
C. Static stays the same; dynamic changes
What is a simile?
A. Comparison using "as" or "like"
B. Giving human characteristics to something non-human
C. A type of character within a story
D. Comparison without using "as" or "like"
A. Comparison using "as" or "like"
What is a stanza?
A. A sentence in a poem
B. A group of lines like a paragraph
C. The title of a poem
D. A sound device
B. A group of lines like a paragraph
What is the main idea?
A. The ending
B. A minor detail
C. The central point of a text
D. The title
C. The central point of a text
If an author is trying to convince you, their purpose is:
A. Inform
B. Entertain
C. Persuade
D. Explain
C. Persuade
True or False: A character who learns a lesson after betrayal is likely a dynamic character.
True
Read this line: "Her smile was a beam of sunlight." What figurative device is used?
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Hyperbole
D. Alliteration
B. Metaphor
How does repetition affect a poem?
A. Makes it confusing
B. Emphasizes ideas or emotions
C. Changes the rhyme scheme
D. Removes stanzas
B. Emphasizes ideas or emotions
What is a claim?
A. A description of a setting
B. The author’s opinion supported by evidence
C. A question
D. A summary
B. The author’s opinion supported by evidence
Charts and statistics usually mean the author wants to:
A. Persuade
B. Inform
C. Entertain
D. Confuse
B. Inform
Which detail best shows a character is dynamic? (Select one)
A. "He never changed his mind."
B. "Over time, she began to see things differently."
C. "He always liked chocolate."
D. "She walked to school daily."
B. "Over time, she began to see things differently."
Why might an author use flashbacks? (Select one)
A. To predict what will happen later in a story
B. To confuse the reader
C. To reveal background or character motivation
D. To extend the word count
C. To reveal background or character motivation
Read: "Hope is the thing with feathers." What does this metaphor suggest?
A. Hope is soft and weak
B. Hope is heavy and slow
C. Hope is uplifting and light
D. Hope is hard to find
C. Hope is uplifting and light
What makes evidence strong?
A. Vague words
B. Personal stories
C. Specific and relevant support
D. Irrelevant Details
C. Specific and relevant support
Word choice reveals perspective by:
A. Showing bias or tone
B. Creating rhythm
C. Listing facts
D. Explaining grammar
A. Showing bias or tone
Why do authors use dynamic characters? (Select one)
A. To keep the story short
B. To confuse readers
C. To show character growth and highlight themes
D. To keep the tone humorous
C. To show character growth and highlight themes
Read this: "Boom! The door slammed shut." What literary device is used?
A. Simile
B. Hyperbole
C. Onomatopoeia
D. Personification
C. Onomatopoeia
What can stanza placement show?
A. Theme change
B. Shift in tone or idea
C. Rhyme scheme
D. Author’s biography
B. Shift in tone or idea
Read: "Homework improves learning. A 2021 study showed students scored 15% higher." What’s the claim?
A. Homework helps students learn
B. Tests are hard
C. Teachers like homework
D. Studies are confusing
A. Homework helps students learn
What is the difference between perspective and point of view?
A. No difference
B. POV is story’s voice; perspective is author’s attitude/opinion
C. Perspective is the narrator; POV is the character’s tone
D. POV is format; perspective is mood
B. POV is story’s voice; perspective is author’s attitude/opinion
Based on this quote: "He finally understood that forgiveness was more powerful than revenge," is this a dynamic or static moment?
A. Dynamic
B. Static
C. Neither
D. Unsure
A. Dynamic
How can an author’s structure affect meaning? (Select all that apply)
A. Builds suspense
B. Reveals character development
C. Organizes information
D. Replaces dialogue
A. Builds suspense
B. Reveals character development
C. Organizes information
A single powerful line can:
A. Delay the plot
B. Express the theme
C. Deliver emotional impact
D. Confuse readers
B. Express the theme
C. Deliver emotional impact
Why evaluate a claim?
A. To identify spelling errors
B. To check if it’s supported by evidence
C. To memorize the conclusion
D. To add humor
B. To check if it’s supported by evidence
Why does idea order matter in nonfiction?
A. It affects clarity and argument strength
B. It makes it longer
C. It’s easier to skim
D. It helps rhyme
A. It affects clarity and argument strength