Plot
Types of Conflict & Figurative Language
Revising
Editing
100

How did the character of the Grinch change from the beginning of the story to the end?

In the beginning he had a negative attitude toward Christmas, and in the end, he has a positive attitude.

100

The following is an example of which type of figurative language?

He cleaned out that icebox as quick as a flash.

Simile

100

Revise the following sentence to use a higher choice of vocabulary.

The Grinch made a plan to ruin Christmas.

Answers will vary.

Example: The Grinch devised a scheme to wreck Christmas.

100

What change is needed in the following sentence?

The Grinch steal all of the presents.

Change steal to stole

200

Explain the overall conflict of the story How the Grinch Stole Christmas.

The Grinch hates Christmas and he wants to find a way to stop it from coming.

200

The following is which type of conflict?

The Grinch tries to ruin Christmas for the joyful community of Whoville.

Character vs. Society

200

Revise the following sentences to create a compound sentence. 

1) The Grinch hated Christmas. 2) He wanted to find a way to stop it from coming. 

The Grinch hated Christmas, so he wanted to find a way to stop it from coming. 

200

What change needs to be made in the following sentence?

The Grinch used max as a reindeer. 

Change max to Max

300

Explain the resolution of the story How the Grinch Stole Christmas.

The Grinch realized the true meaning of Christmas, returned everything he stole, and celebrated Christmas. 

300

The following is which type of conflict?

The Grinch has an internal struggle to understand the true meaning of Christmas.

Character vs. Self

300

Is the following sentence a compound or complex sentence?

When the Grinch could not find a reindeer, he used Max. 

Complex Sentence

300

What change is needed in the following sentence?

The Grinch devized a plan to ruin Christmas. 

Change devized to devised

400

Retell the story of How the Grinch Stole Christmas in order following beginning, middle, and end (BME).

Answer will vary:

Example:

The Grinch hated Christmas and devised a plan to stop it from coming. He stole the gifts, decorations, and food from the homes in Whoville. After hearing the Whos still celebrating Christmas, he realized the true meaning of Christmas. He returned everything and celebrated Christmas. 

400

The following is an example of which type of figurative language?

When he heard a small sound like the coo of a dove.

Simile

400

Revise the following sentences to create EITHER a compound OR a complex sentence. Tell first which type of sentence you are creating.

1) The Grinch assured Cindy Lou that he was at her house to help fix her tree. 2) She went off to bed. 

Answers will vary.

Examples: 

Complex: Because the Grinch assured Cindy Lou that he was at her house to help fix her tree, she went off to bed.

Compound: The Grinch assured Cindy Lou that he was at her house to help fix her tree, so he went off to bed.

400

What change needs to be made in the following sentence?

The Grinch take everything back after realizing the true meaning of Christmas. 

Change take to took

500

The climax of a story is where the main character has a major change. Explain the climax of How the Grinch Stole Christmas.

The climax of the story is when the Grinch has a change of heart and realizes the true meaning of Christmas.

500

The following is which type of conflict?

The Grinch tricks Cindy Lou Who.

Character vs. Character

500

Revise the following sentences to create a compound sentence. 

1) The Grinch realized the true meaning of Christmas. 2) He gave everything back and celebrated with the Whos.

The Grinch realized the true meaning of Christmas, so he gave everything back and celebrated with the Whos.

500

What change needs to be made in the following sentence?

I apreciate the lesson that the Grinch learned. 

Change apreciate to appreciate