Vocabulary
a very smart person
genius
True or false: Nimona dies at the end of the story.
False
a problem in a story
conflict
(At least) how many paragraphs should an argumentative essay be?
five
How many paragraphs should a text analysis be?
two (or three)
a story people tell about someone that may not be true
rumor
True or false: Nimona puts poison apples in the market.
True
description of a character
characterization
True or false: The introduction of your essay should include evidence from the text.
False
What is a central idea?
The main idea, what the writer is trying to tell us, or the message the writer wants to communicate
poisonous, dangerous, or deadly
toxic
True or false: Nimona got her shapeshifting powers from a witch.
False (she lied!)
time and place
setting
This is another word for your opinion, what you think, or your side
claim
The first paragraph of your text analysis should be about this
nervous or afraid someone is out to get you
paranoid
What is the name of Ballister Blackheart's old friend who is now his enemy?
Ambrosius Goldenloin
when a story goes back in time to show the reader what happened in the past
flashback
This paragraph is a short summary of what you've already said
conclusion
literary term/element/technique/device
to throw away; put in the trash
dispose of
Name one conflict in Nimona.
(Answers will vary.)
when the writer gives us a hint or clue about what might happen later in the story
foreshadowing
In this paragraph, you talk about the other side's opinion
counterclaim
Give three examples of literary terms.
conflict, characterization, flashback, foreshadowing, setting, theme, etc.