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100

What is the correct definition of a noun? (Hint: it lists four things)

A person, place, thing, or idea

100

In The Outsiders, what is Ponyboy's last name?

Curtis

100

What is a claim?

A statement of belief
100

What is the definition of the "plot" of a story?

The series of events that make up the story/what happens.

100

Describe what a Venn Diagram looks like.

Two circles overlapping

200

What is the purpose of an adjective?

To describe a noun

To add description and detail

200

In A Monster Calls, the monster's first tale includes what three main characters?

A prince, his step-grandmother (the queen) and the farmer's daughter
200

What does it mean to persuade?

a. to disturb someone about something

b. to sweat on someone

c. to convince someone that something is true

d. to cause someone to be confused about something

c. to convince someone that something is true

200

What is the climax of a story?

The most intense point of a story, with the most tension

200

What is the definition of an ode poem?

A poem that is written in celebration or dedication, usually towards someone/something specific

300

True or false: Pronouns are words that show action.

FALSE

300

In the Giver, what is the first memory Jonas receives?

Sledding down a snowy hill

300

What is the central idea?

The main focus of a text/what a text is mostly about

300

What is the definition of a character vs. society conflict?

A conflict with the laws or beliefs of a group

300

Identify the figurative language used in the sentence:

This helmet is killing me!

Hyperbole

400

Identify the adjective, noun and verb in the sentence:

The adorable duckling swam.

Adjective - adorable

Noun - duckling

Verb - swam

400

In The Outsiders, what kind of car was tailing Johnny when he was first jumped?

A blue Mustang

400
If someone uses an argument based in logos, they are probably using:

Facts, data, numbers, etc.

400

What is the definition of a "setting" in a story?

The time and place a story happens/where it takes place

400

What is the definition of symbolism?

Symbolism is anything that represents an idea other than what you can literally see

500

What is the function of an adverb? (Hint: it does three things)

To modify verbs, adjectives, and even other adverbs

500

In the Giver, what is the name of the Giver's daughter?

Rosemary

500

Finish the acronym of the CRAAP test:

C- Current

R- Relevant

A- Authority

A- Accurate

P- Purpose

500

Define all four: A flat, round, static, and dynamic character

Flat: character with very little development; generally uninteresting

Round: interesting character that adds to the story

Static: character that does not change within the story

Dynamic: character that changes in the story

500

Identify the subject, predicate, object, and indirect object of the following sentence:

Billy passed the gravy to Johnny.

Subject = Billy

Predicate = passed the gravy to Johnny

Object = gravy

Indirect object = Johnny