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Grammar
Setting
Characterization
Conflict
Theme
100
Fill in the blank: Subject-verb _________________
Subject-verb AGREEMENT
100
Fill in the blanks: The setting is ______________ and ______________ the story takes place.
The setting is WHERE and WHEN the story takes place.
100
When we have to use clues in the book to figure out what a character is like, that is called _________________ characterization.
Indirect characterization
100
Give three synonyms for "conflict."
Problem, argument, confrontation, altercation, fight, dispute, disagreement...
100
Define "theme."
Theme is the underlying message of a story.
200
Correct the following sentence: "We is on our way to the mall."
We are on our way to the mall.
200
Setting is NOT related to the A. theme B. place C. time D. location
A. theme
200
Is this quote an example of direct or indirect characterization? "Old Mr. Brightman was really a kind-hearted man, but usually he behaved like a bitter old fart to the kids on his street."
Direct
200
Name the four TYPES of conflict. (You must get ALL FOUR to get the points!)
Person vs. SELF Person vs. PERSON Person vs. SOCIETY Person vs. NATURE
200
How many words is the subject or main idea of a story?
A subject is just one or two words. 100 BONUS POINTS: How long is the theme?
300
Correct the following sentence: "I hasn't been to my cousin's house since last year."
I haven't been to my cousin's house since last year.
300
Read the following group of words: chair, desk, pencil, cafeteria, bulletin board, water fountain, locker, book, library, computer Which setting are they MOST LIKELY a part of? A. an office B. a student's home C. Ms. N's classroom D. a school
D. a school
300
What do the letters of a STEAL chart stand for? (You have to get ALL FIVE to get full points!)
Says, Thinks, Effects on others, Acts, Looks
300
Name the two CATEGORIES of conflict. (HINT: These are NOT the "Person vs. _____" ones! These are the two categories that those fit into.)
Internal and external
300
Fill in the blank: The subject of the story is the main idea or topic. The theme of the story is the author's ________________ about the subject. (HINT: It's NOT "message")
The theme of the story is the author's STATEMENT about the subject.
400
Which word in the following sentence is being used as a modifier? "Jake and his girlfriend Anna went on a tropical vacation to the beautiful country of Belize." A. girlfriend B. tropical C. vacation D. country
B. tropical
400
Which answer is MOST LIKELY the setting for the following lines? "Allie stretched out on her deck chair in the warm sun. What a beautiful day! Now, if she could just convince her mom to bring her some lemonade..." A. a beach resort B. the park C. Allie's backyard D. Disney World
C. Allie's backyard
400
We are making a steal chart about a character named Madison. Which part of a STEAL chart about Madison would this quote fit into? "Madison made everyone around her feel like they were the most important person in the world."
E: Effects on others
400
What type of conflict is show in the following example? "No matter what he did, Jared constantly felt like the whole school was ready to fight him. He just couldn't win against their bad attitude towards new kids."
Person vs. Society 100 BONUS POINTS: Is this internal or external conflict?
400
Which of these is a good example of a theme statement? A. Don't be late. B. The early bird catches the worm. C. Punctuality. D. Being punctual makes you more successful.
D. Being punctual makes you more successful.
500
How are the CAPITALIZED words used in the following sentence? "Darren always puts on proper FOOTBALL gear when he goes out to play FOOTBALL." A. both as nouns B. both as modifiers C. first as a noun, then as a modifier D. first as a modifier, then as a noun
D. first as a modifier, then as a noun
500
Which answer is MOST LIKELY the setting for the following lines? "As we toasted our marshmallows over the fire, the high-pitched cry of a wolf came through the trees. It sounded so close that we all suddenly felt uncomfortable with our surroundings." A. the desert B. the narrator's backyard C. in a haunted house D. a forest
D. a forest
500
"The CEO of the company, Ms. Hernandez, was rarely in her office. Instead, she could usually be found walking the factory floors and making sure that every person and machine was doing its job perfectly." The author MOST LIKELY uses these lines to characterize Ms. Hernandez as: A. mean B. efficient C. annoying D. helpful
B. efficient 100 BONUS POINTS: Is this direct or indirect characterization?
500
What type of conflict is shown in the following example? "For weeks, Keisha's friends had been trying to convince her that there was nothing wrong with sneaking out of her house on the weekends, but no matter what they said she wouldn't do it. She just couldn't stop thinking about how much trouble she'd be in and how guilty she would feel if she got caught."
Person vs. Self 100 BONUS POINTS: Is this internal or external conflict?
500
Think back to when we read the short story "The Lottery" and watched the short movie version. Which of these is the BEST example of a theme statement for "The Lottery"? A. Sometimes traditions should be changed. B. Some people have messed up traditions. C. Traditions are always a good thing. D. Tradition
A. Sometimes traditions should be changed.