Freak the Mighty
What are the names of the 2 main characters?
"Not right now"
What does PIE stand for?
Persuade, Inform, and Entertain
Used at the end of a sentence or abbreviation
Period
What is the "Down Under"?
Max's room
Greeting as you walk into class
If a writer is trying to convince you to buy a product or vote for a candidate, what is their purpose?
Used to indicate a pause between parts in a sentence, to set off introductory material, to separate words in a series, to set off direct quotations, and to make numbers, dates, and names of places clear.
Comma
At the Fourth of July festival, why does Max put Kevin on his shoulders for the very first time?
So Kevin could see the fireworks.
What I say when others are talking while I am talking
"I hear my voice"
A textbook chapter about how blood circulates in the body is written for what purpose?
Used to mark the end of sentence that indicates strong feelings, high volume, or excitement.
Exclamation mark
Who is responsible for kidnapping Max from his grandparents' house on Christmas Eve?
Kenny Kane
What I say when a student is trying to talk but others are talking at the same time.
"I'm sorry, but..."
What is the primary purpose of a fictional story about a magical talking horse?
To entertain
Used when quoting or for dialogue in text.
Quotation marks
Kevin tells Max a secret about the hospital's medical research building. What does he claim he will become?
The first bionically improved human.
"So I can tell you how amazing you are"
What does "Inform" mean?
To give facts, explain a process, or teach someone something new.
Used to introduce a list of items or quotations
Colon