Nouns
The word "dog" is this kind of noun
What is common?
This kind of verb stand alone
Linking
Define setting
What is the place and time a story takes place.
The possessions Jim and Della valued most
What is the gold watch and Della's hair
Mr. White- dynamic or static
dynamic
The word "grapefruit" is this kind of noun (more than one)
What is concrete, common, plural and compound
People go to the bank to DEPOSIT their checks. Deposit is a __________ verb.
action
Define theme
What is the main message or lesson of the story
The gifts that are given to each other
Platinum fob for watch and expensive,tortoise hair combs
What is unusual about the monkey's paw
there is a spell cast on it
grants 3 wishes to the owner
List 3 collective nouns
Answers vary- teacher will need to verify answers
The flower bouquet (smell/smells) wonderfully.
What is smells.
The 3 types of conflict
Man vs. man
Man vs. himself
Man vs. nature
Explain the 2 types of conflict in The Gift of the Magi
man vs self (Della)
man vs nature /environment (poverty)
What is ironic about the result of Mr. White's first wish on the paw?
His son Herbert is killed in an accident at work, they receive 200 pounds in compensation, which is the exact amount of what they wished for
List 3 collective nouns
Answers vary- see teacher for verification
What is work.
Explain the difference between protagonist and antagonist, dynamic and static characters and round and flat characters
Protagonist - main character
Antagonist- villan, opposes the main character
dynamic- changes static- doesn't change
round - you know a lot about the character
flat- you don't know much about them, usually a side kick
Explain the climax and falling action of The Gift of the Magi
opening of the combs/gifts
falling action- when Jim states they don't really need to enjoy their gifts just yet
Mrs. White making her husband wish for their son to be alive again. The knock at the door, Mr. White hurrying to make a 3rd wish while Mrs. White opens the door
Explain the difference between collective and plural nouns with examples.
collective- team - The team is riding the bus.
plural - dogs - The dogs are pulling the sled.
Use the word "am" in a sentences using it as a linking verb, then as another sentence as a helping verb.
Answers vary
Ex:
LV- I am happy.
HV- I am riding my bike.
Exposition- gives background about character/setting
Inciting incident- event that starts the conflict
Rising action - series of events that lead to the climax
Climax- main even/conflict of the story
Falling action - after the climax when conflicts start to get resolved
Resolution/Conclusion- conflicts are all resolved, "Happily ever after"
Give an example of foreshadowing in The Gift of the Magi
Della is looking in the mirror. lets down her hair and sheds a tear.
Give 3 examples from the text that would be foreshadowing.