Lewis stepped off the train and onto the platform. He was the only passenger to disembark at this stop. No one else could be seen standing on the platform. Misty fog hung over the train station. A low moaning whistle came from the train, as it pulled away and disappeared into the night. Lewis felt a chill as a cold breeze rustled his jacket. A street lamp was the only source of light on the cold, gloomy, platform. The windows of the train station were dark and empty, and he could see his eerie reflection looking back at him. Lewis realized he had left his wallet on the train. He didn't know what to do. This evokes the mood of ....
What is gloomy, scared, eerie
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At a party. Sue, an outstanding citizen and student, is urged to drink. She refuses, saying that she has a headache and doesn't want any. Her peers insist she is a wimp and afraid of what her parents will say. Sue gives in.
The conflict here is.....
What is Sue does not want to take a drink, but feels pressures from her peers.
100
This is how you find inferred character traits in someone.
What is through description, actions, appearance, thought of character, dialogue, or comments from the narrator.
100
If a story is told by a main character, it is in which point of view?
What is 1st person point of view?
200
Where a story takes place, such as time and place.
What is the setting of the story?
200
Lewis stepped off the train and onto the platform. He was the only passenger to disembark at this stop. No one else could be seen standing on the platform. Misty fog hung over the train station. A low moaning whistle came from the train, as it pulled away and disappeared into the night. Lewis felt a chill as a cold breeze rustled his jacket. A street lamp was the only source of light on the cold, gloomy, platform. The windows of the train station were dark and empty, and he could see his eerie reflection looking back at him. Lewis realized he had left his wallet on the train. He didn't know what to do. The setting of this passage is (be specific)
What is the train station platform.
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At a party. Sue, an outstanding citizen and student, is urged to drink. She refuses, saying that she has a headache and doesn't want any. Her peers insist she is a wimp and afraid of what her parents will say. Sue gives in.
The theme we can take away from this is....
What is say no and walk away, or don't be a follower.
200
shy, determined, defeated, lazy, helpless, selfish, selfless, scared, nervous, timid...these are examples of what kind of character traits?
What is inferred or internal character traits?
200
If a story is told by the author or narrator, it is in which point of view?
What is 3rd person point of view?
300
The message or lesson learned, moral of the story, or big take away.
What is Theme?
300
Lewis stepped off the train and onto the platform. He was the only passenger to disembark at this stop. No one else could be seen standing on the platform. Misty fog hung over the train station. A low moaning whistle came from the train, as it pulled away and disappeared into the night. Lewis felt a chill as a cold breeze rustled his jacket. A street lamp was the only source of light on the cold, gloomy, platform. The windows of the train station were dark and empty, and he could see his eerie reflection looking back at him. Lewis realized he had left his wallet on the train. He didn't know what to do. The main conflict of this passage is....
What is Lewis left his wallet on the train and he does not know what to do. He is scared and in an eerie place.
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Johnnie is not the best basketball player. Even so, he goes out to practice every day. That winter he tries out for the 8th grade team and gets cut. However, he continues to practice. He keeps getting cut every season. He also keeps practicing. Finally, his senior year, he makes the team. Not only does he make it, but he also becomes captain.
What is a main theme in this passage....
What is practice and determination can lead to your goals and dreams, or through perseverance one can reach anything they desire?
300
Dianne looked towards the door, biting her nails and fidgeting with her keys. She was unsure what would happen when she entered the house. What is an example of an inferred character trait Dianne is feeling, and how did you figure it out?
What is scared and nervous, and through her actions.
300
The pronouns used when a story is in the first person point of view
What is I, We, Us?
400
Answers will vary...Examples: Practice makes perfect, Love conquers all, with age comes wisdom
What is an example of a theme?
400
The problem or situation in a story is
What is conflict?
400
Johnnie is not the best basketball player. Even so, he goes out to practice every day. That winter he tries out for the 8th grade team and gets cut. However, he continues to practice. He keeps getting cut every season. He also keeps practicing. Finally, his senior year, he makes the team. Not only does he make it, but he also becomes captain.
What is the conflict in this passage.....
What is Johnnie keeps trying out for the basketball team, but continues to get cut every season?
400
"if I study 20 minutes every day for the next two weeks, I should be ready for my big history midterm", Jimmy said to his mom. He did just that and aced the test.
What are some inferred character traits here, and how did you find them?
What is determined, and through his dialogue.
400
A common role used in stories to identify different character types.
What is archetype?
500
Internal traits are what is inside, such as feelings and thoughts. External traits are what is visible to everyone else, such as physical appearance and actions.
What is the difference between internal and external character traits?
500
Where and when a story takes place is
What is setting?
500
Johnnie is not the best basketball player. Even so, he goes out to practice every day. That winter he tries out for the 8th grade team and gets cut. However, he continues to practice. He keeps getting cut every season. He also keeps practicing. Finally, his senior year, he makes the team. Not only does he make it, but he also becomes captain.
Is Johnnie's conflict internal or external?
What is internal conflict?
500
Jimmy leaned against the barn. He didn't feel like helping his sister anymore. He was tired. But, then he saw the look in her eyes. She was so sad. So down. She looked exhausted. He decided he couldn't leave her there by herself and worked with her until the task was complete.
What inferred character traits can we say Jimmy has? How did you find them?
What is lazy, but then selfless. Through description and comments from the narrator.
500
Hero, Anti-hero, Mentor, Outcast and Villain are examples