Literary Devices
What is this sentence an example of?
She is like a cheetah when she runs.
Simile
What is the feeling the readers gets as they read a story?
Mood
What is an internal conflict faced by Scrooge?
Scrooge is fearful of the future, but he also desires to be better.
What is the main idea of "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street?"
The story shows how paranoia spreads when neighbors begin blaming one another for strange events. Instead of working together calmly, the residents let fear destroy their trust and community. The episode warns that human fear and hysteria can be more dangerous than any real “monster.”
What is a person, place, or thing
What do authors use to create a feeling of anticipation in order to keep the readers engaged?
Suspense
The authors attitude towards a topic
Tone
What is an external conflict faced by the characters in a story we have read this year?
Eric vs Griffin
Mary vs the girls
Residents of Maple Street vs each other
Scrooge vs the outside world
Tim vs sickness
What is the central idea of "Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto?
"Seventh Grade" highlights the day in the life of a student in seventh grade.
What is H Frank Carey High School an example of?
Proper Noun
A type of comparison that does NOT use "like" or "as"
Metaphor
What is an example of an external conflict
Character vs character
Eric vs Griffin
What is the overall theme of A Christmas Carol?
The importance of compassion and generosity
A person can change for the better through reflection, compassion, and redemption.
What purpose did Gary Soto have when writing "Seventh Grade?"
To entertain
What word replaces a proper noun?
Example: After class, they walked to Starbucks.
Pronoun
What is it called when an object or person represent an idea.
Ex: Dove=peace
Symbolism
What is the central idea?
The main idea of a story
Staying silent about bullying can make someone part of the problem, while speaking up takes courage and can make a difference.
What type of characters are Scrooge, Mary, and Eric?
They are dynamic characters because they change throughout the story.
What is a word that describes a verb?
Example: She ran slowly
Adverb
Authors use this to create humor in a literary work
A pun
What is the main character in the story referred to as?
Protagonist
Who is the protagonist and antogonist in Bystander?
The protagonist is Eric Hayes and the antagonist is Griffin Connelly.
What conflict did the man face in "The Tell-Tale Heart?"
What words join sentences together?
Conjunctions