Figurative Language
Novel Trivia
Plot
Conflict
Context Clues
100

"Her smile was a ray of sunshine on a rainy day" is an example of...

Metaphor

100

Which of our novels took place furthest in the past?

Black Duck

100

The highest point of tension in a story, the turning point for the characters.

Climax

100

Margaret and her family went camping. However, their entire weekend was completely rained out, ruining their trip. Margaret was experiencing character vs...

Character vs. Nature/Environment

100

"The sun was obscured by dark clouds, making the whole sky dark as the rain began." What is the BEST definition for the word "obscured"?

ANY OF THESE: Hidden, concealed, covered, veiled, shadowed

200

"He's as free as a bird!" is an example of...

Simile

200

Which was our ONLY novel with a female protagonist?

Z for Zachariah 

200

The background knowledge of a story such as information about the setting and characters.

Exposition

200

Johnny had been in his group of friends since kindergarten. However, once they got to middle school, they suddenly started talking behind his back and excluding him from the group. Johnny is experiencing character vs...

Character vs. Society

200

"The student's diligent study habits were the reason for her academic success." What is the BEST definition for the word "diligent"

POSSIBLE: hard working, busy, driven, careful, thorough, active, exact, tireless

300

Similes are a type of comparison that always use the words...

Like and as

300

How old was Ann turning in Z for Zachariah?

Sixteen

300

The main character of a story, the character who mostly influences the story.

Protagonist

300

Jenna and Nathan both want to be the class president. They keep campaigning against each other and trying to steal votes away from each other. This has led to tension in their friendship. They are experiencing...

Character vs. Character

300

"The aroma of freshly baked cookies wafted through the house, tempting everyone to the kitchen." What is the BEST definition of the word wafted?

POSSIBLE: drift, float, be carried, transported, transmitted, carried, traveled, glide, whirl

400

"The stars danced playfully in the night sky" is an example of...

Personification 

400

What is Leo's best friend's name?

Kevin

400

The ending of a story, where all of the main conflicts have been wrapped up.

Resolution

400

Sabrina has a test coming up soon but continues to doubt her own abilities. She cannot decide whether she should sit down and study hard, or just go and hang out with her friends since she worries she'll fail anyway. She is experiencing... 

Character vs. Self

400

"Despite facing many challenges, the community showed itself to be resilient, rebuilding after the hurricane." The best definition for RESILIENT is...

POSSIBLE: strong, tough, able to bounce back, adaptable, hardy, adaptable, flexible

500

"She's walking on thin ice" is an example of...

Idiom

500

Which of our four novels did NOT have a character vs. fate conflict (major OR minor)

Stargirl

500

The event that starts the plot and gets the main events moving.

Inciting incident

500

In Harry Potter, Harry has been chosen to be the "Chosen One" since birth, something that was decided for him. Everything in his life is leading up to him defeating Voldemort, or he will die. He is experiencing... 

Character vs. Fate

500

"When Sarah told her friends about seeing a unicorn in her backyard, they exchanged incredulous glances, unable to believe her wild claim." What is the BEST definition for the word "incredulous"

POSSIBLE: skeptical, disbelieving, distrustful, doubtful, unconvinced