Gigi and the Wishing Ring-Literary Elements
Read this line from Scene 3. Page 321, Line 45-47)
“Wow—there sure are a lot of trees in Italy! I need a rest, and something to eat.”
What do Gigi’s words show about his personality?
A. He likes to explore but doesn’t plan ahead.
B. He is afraid of the forest.
C. He doesn’t want to travel anymore.
D. He likes to complain about small problems.
A. He likes to explore but doesn't plan ahead.
What is a possible synonym for the word "CONFLICT?"
Ex. What is the conflict in the story?
Problem
Fight
Disagreement
Order the words on a scale from 1-3, "weakest" to "strongest:"
1. (weakest word)
2. (medium word)
3. (strongest word)
Scared, Terrified, Spooked
1. Scared
2. Spooked
3. Terrified
Suffix: "-er" or "-or" ?
A device that heats things:
A.) Heater B.)Heator
A.) Heater
What is the literal meaning of this:
"I have been waiting a million years for this video game to finally come out!"
I have waited a very long time.
What is the main conflict in the play?
A. Gigi wants to help his mother, but she doesn’t want him to leave home.
B. Gigi wants to use the wishing ring to impress Maliarda, but she tricks him instead.
C. Gigi wants to find adventure, but he gets lost in the forest.
D. Gigi wants to give away his ring, but the old woman tells him to keep it secret.
B. Gigi wants to use the wishing ring to impress Maliarda, but she tricks him instead.
What is the "THEME" of a story, poem, or drama (play)?
A.) The main problem
B.) The lesson learned
C.) The relevant details
B.) The lesson learned
Order the words on a scale from 1-3, "weakest" to "strongest:"
1. (weakest word)
2. (medium word)
3. (strongest word)
Stare, Examine, Look
1. Look
2. Stare
3. Examine
Suffix: "-er" or "-or" ?
A person who visits:
A. ) Visiter B.) Visitor
B.) Visitor
What is the literal meaning of this..
My new bike cost a fortune.
It was expensive.
Which line from the play best shows the main conflict in the play?
A. “Don’t worry, Mama! It’s not like I’m going to get stuck on top of a mountain.”
B. “Your kindness deserves kindness in return. Please, take my cat and dog.”
C. “Oh, OK! This ring can make wishes come true.”
D. “Well, ‘Lord’ Gigi, I wish that you and your rude friends were on top of the highest mountain in Italy.”
D. “Well, ‘Lord’ Gigi, I wish that you and your rude friends were on top of the highest mountain in Italy.”
In a story, Mia was shy and afraid to share her art. By the end, she proudly shows her painting to her class. What theme might this show?
A. Believe in yourself
B. Always stay quiet
C. Work alone
D. Art is fun
A. Believe in yourself
Order the words on a scale from 1-3, "weakest" to "strongest:"
1. (weakest word)
2. (medium word)
3. (strongest word)
Nibble, Gobble, Eat
1. Nibble
2. Eat
3. Gobble
Think about the Latin root "vis." What is the meaning of the word "invisible?"
A. ) to see an object
B. ) to not be able to see an object
C.) to hear a noise
D.) to not be able to hear a noise
B.) to not be able to see an object
Which word describes the person who speaks directly to the audience to tell a story, give information or comment on the action of the scene or the characters?
A.) The Cast of Characters
B.) The Stage Directions
C.) The Narrator
C. The Narrator
Choose TWO details from the play that best show how the problem was solved.
A. The mouse sneaks into Maliarda’s house and brings the ring back to Cat and Dog.
B. Gigi’s friends use the ring to save him from the mountain.
C. Gigi wishes for a mansion and fine clothes.
D. Gigi learns to be honest and kind to others.
A. The mouse sneaks into Maliarda’s house and brings the ring back to Cat and Dog.
B. Gigi’s friends use the ring to save him from the mountain.
At the beginning of a story, a character might have a problem. By the end, they solve it and become kinder or braver. What does this show?
A. The character’s favorite hobby
B. The story’s setting
C. The character’s growth
D. The main event
C. The character’s growth
Order the words on a scale from 1-3, "weakest" to "strongest:"
1. (weakest word)
2. (medium word)
3. (strongest word)
cry, whimper, sob
1. whimper
2. cry
3. sob
Think about the Latin root "aud." What is the meaning of the word "audio?"
A. ) to be able to see an object
B. ) to not be able to see an object
C.) to hear
D.) to not be able to hear
C. ) to hear
What is it called when characters are speaking?
dialogue
What is the most likely reason there are two main settings in the play—the forest and the mansion?
A. to show how Gigi’s wishes change his life from simple to fancy
B. to show that the story takes place in two different countries
C. to show that Gigi wants to live in both the forest and the city
D. to show that the story happens over many years
A. to show how Gigi’s wishes change his life from simple to fancy
The story takes place in a snowy mountain. The characters are cold and build a fire to stay warm. How does the setting affect the plot?
A. It makes the characters lazy.
B. It causes the characters to find a way to stay warm.
C. It helps the characters go swimming.
D. It doesn’t affect the story at all.
B. It causes the characters to find a way to stay warm.