Vocabulary
Synonym for merry
Happy, joyful
Identify the subject and predicate.
The dog barked loudly at the stranger.
Subject: The dog
Predicate: barked loudly at the stranger
This story element represents the central idea, message, or lesson the author wants to share.
Theme
She reluctantly handed over her phone, clearly unhappy about losing her screen time.
Unwillingly or hesitantly
Antonym for generous
Selfish
Is this a simple, compound, or complex sentence:
"I ran and she walked"
Compound; a sentence with more than one subject or predicate.
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
A simile uses "like" or "as," while a metaphor does not.
The turning point of a story, often the most exciting or intense moment, is called what?
Climax
We wore thick coats and gloves to protect ourselves from the frigid wind.
very cold
What is the definition of accumulate?
To gather together or acquire an increasing number or quantity of
What is the correct version-- your or you're?
Your going to hurt yourself!
You're
Why might an author use a persuasive writing style?
To convince the reader of an opinion or viewpoint.
What part of the story introduces the characters, setting, and main conflict?
The exposition
Water is vital to all living things; without it, they cannot survive.
Essential, necessary
What is the definition of endure?
suffer (something painful or difficult) patiently; to remain in existence; last
Which is correct to indicate possession of something?
Its or it's
From whose point of view is "The Secret of the Old Clock"primarily told and how does it influence the story?
In the novel "The Secret of the Old Clock" by Carolyn Keene, young detective Nancy Drew embarks on a mystery involving a missing will, a clock that holds secrets, and a quest to help the needy. Throughout her adventure, Nancy encounters various characters who either help or hinder her progress.
Nancy Drew's
Give an example of a character who changes from the beginning of the story to the end of a story. How does the main character change?
Example: Fish cheeks; Amy is embarrassed by her family's Christmas dinner, and by the end of the story, is no longer embarrassed.
The cat was famished after being outside all day.
Very hungry
Definition of elephantine
Of, resembling, or characteristic of an elephant or elephants, especially in being large, clumsy, or awkward.
Identify the prepositional phrase in this sentence:
"The book on the table belongs to Sarah."
"on the table"
What is third-person omniscient point of view?
A narrator who knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters.
If a novel is set in a futuristic society where robots control everything, what element is being described?
Setting
He was so meticulous about his artwork that he spent hours perfecting tiny details.
Very careful or detail-oriented