Signposting Stories
Figurative Language
Random Knowledge
Elements of a Fiction Story
Sequencing the Plot
100
When an idea is repeated over and over
Again and Again
100
"The classroom was a zoo."
Is an example of what type of figurative language?
Metaphor
100
What are you supposed to find at the end of a Rainbow?
A Pot of Gold
100
What do we call the people in a fiction story?
Characters
100
Sequence these phrases,
"Then I made myself some toast and jam."
"Finally, I headed of to school."
"First, I woke up."
First I woke up.
Then I made myself some toast and jam.
Finally, I headed to school.
200
A character's realization that changes that character's actions or understanding of self, others, or the world
Aha-Moment
200
"Spill the tea!"
Is an example of what kind of figurative language?
Idiom
200
What 5 emotions are in Riley's head in the movie "Inside Out"?
Anger
Sadness
Joy
Fear
Disgust
200
All the problems in the story are considered the _____.
Conflict
200
What is sequencing?
Putting events in order
300
List all 6 Sign Posts
Tough Questions
Again and Again
Words of the Wiser
Contrast and Contradictions
Memory Moment
Aha-Moment
300
What is personification?
Giving human traits to something non-human.
300
What kind of animal is Sonic the Hedgehog's friend Knuckles?
Echindna
300
Everything that happens in a story is called the _____.
Plot
300
We pack our bags
We load the car with bags and snacks
We get in the car and get ready to go
We share snacks on the ride
We get to the hotel and unload our car
We relax and have fun
400
How do we define Contrasts and Contradictions?
A strong contrast between how you expect a character to act and feel and what you observe; a clear unexpected change in setting or plot
400
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
A simile is a comparison using "like" or "as"
A metaphor is a comparison NOT using "like" or "as"
400
How many Continents are in the world?
7
400
Which three things do we look for when examining characters?
Thoughts
Feelings
Actions
400
What are three examples of transition words (words that let you know we're moving on to a new topic)?
Next, Then, First, After, Lastly, Finally, etc.
500
How do we define Tough Questions?
Questions or thoughts a character has that reveal their doubts, fears, or personal struggles.
500
What is an idiom?
A cultural expression that is not literal, or has a different meaning from what the words actually say.
500
What is a human's largest organ?
Your Skin
500
What is EVERYTHING we look for when annotating or summarizing a fiction story?
Plot
Characters
-Thoughts
-Feelings
-Actions
Conflict
500
Tell me 5 things that happened in "Sneakers" in chronological order.
(Answers will vary)