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PLOT AND CONFLICT
AUTHOR
THEME
FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE
SYMBOLS
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Name the elements of plot in their order.
1. Exposition 2. Rising Action 3. Climax 4. Falling Action 5. Resolution
100
Give an example of words that give off a gloomy mood.
ex. dark, stormy, dim, dreary
100
Which is an example of a theme? A. Love conquers all B. Good vs Evil C. Friendship D. All of the Above
D. All of the Above
100
'Mommy Made Me Mash My M&Ms' is an example of which kind of figurative language?
Alliteration
100
Which is not a symbol of America? A. Uncle Sam B. Bald Eagle C. Canada D. Liberty Bell
C. Canada
200
True or False: Climax is the least exciting part of plot
FALSE
200
What is the Author's Purpose in a nonfiction article?
To persuade, to inform, and/or to explain
200
True or False: Theme can be found in nonfiction literature. A. True, Nonfiction lit. has a main idea (same thing, right?) B. False, Nonfiction lit. has a main idea (not the same thing)
B. False, Nonfiction lit. has a main idea Nonfiction lit. can only have a theme if it is a Historical Fiction or (sometimes) Scientific Fiction style of literature.
200
'I'm so full I can barely breathe' is an example of which kind of figurative language?
Hyperbole
200
which symbol best represents joy? A. the Dollar Sign B. a Smiley Face C. the Yin Yang symbol
B. Smiley Face
300
Which element of plot introduces the solution?
Resolution
300
true or false: The sentence below is example of urgent tone "Oh, you can't be there tomorrow? Alright. See you whenever then. Do you even remember what time it is...?"
FALSE!
300
what is the theme of Two Brothers?
Happiness can be achieved through caution or risk taking
300
A simile always uses which words?
Like or As
300
True or False: Anything can be a symbol of something
True
400
How does conflict affect the plot?
Without conflict, there wouldn't even be a real plot.
400
When researching for a project, does the author matter?
Yes, because the author should be someone who knows what they're talking about, or they wouldn't be a very trustworthy source.
400
What is the difference between a theme and a moral?
Themes sum up just the story's message in a couple of words Morals are life lessons which are usually directly stated in a fable
400
True or False: An author who hates to write is ironic
True
400
A dove best symbolizes A. Innocence B. Birds C. Peace
C. Peace
500
Which kind of external conflict is this: "I can't play outside because it's raining!"
Man vs Nature (Because my problem was being caused by the rain
500
Saying "You should watch my new movie because every other movie ever is terrible." is an example of A. Fact B. Hyperbole C. Bias D. Inferencing
C. Bias
500
What is the difference between the theme in 'the Two Brothers' and the moral/theme of 'The Tortoise and the Hare'?
'The Tortoise and the Hare' suggests that caution is the best way to achieve happiness, while 'the Two Brothers' suggests that happiness can come from caution or risk taking
500
what is the difference between similes and metaphors?
similes compare two alike things using like or as metaphors compare two unalike things w/o using like or as
500
Which of the following excerpts from Robert Frost’s “The Road Not Taken” is a symbolism example? A. I shall be telling this with a sigh / Somewhere ages and ages hence B. I doubted if I should ever come back. C. Then took the other [road], as just as fair, / And having perhaps the better claim, / Because it was grassy and wanted wear
C. Then took the other [road], as just as fair, / And having perhaps the better claim, / Because it was grassy and wanted wear