Mr. Chirito stays after school every single day. He is often found tutoring and planning his lessons late into the night. He also often stays after school to go to athletics and other school activities.
What is INDIRECT CHARACTERIZATION?
100
His heart felt like a pile of bricks plummeting towards the ground.
What is simile?
100
The river was absolutely gorgeous.
What is a simple sentence?
100
The conflict of a story begins to lessen and begins dropping towards the end of the story.
What is falling action?
100
Brent thought it was hilarious that the smartest kid in school ended up with the worst grade in the class.
What is Irony?
200
The guitar player is the best in town. He plays better than anyone, and has also played longer than anyone else. He is simply the best guitar player around.
What is Direct Characterization?
200
Descriptive language that appeals to the five senses.
What is Imagery?
200
However much I loved apple pie, I was too full to eat another bite.
What is a complex sentence?
200
The problem or main issue that forces a hero or protagonist to face a challenge?
What is conflict?
200
A 9th grade student asks Mr. Utley if they have to take the English EOC. He responds saying "No, you're the only one that doesn't have to take it," even though this isn't true.
What is sarcasm?
300
Brenda jumped for joy, her face grinning from ear to ear. She started dancing, moving about with restless happiness.
What is Indirect Characterization?
300
The storm angrily brewed overhead, preparing to send lightning bolts down onto unsuspecting victims.
What is personification?
300
After we win the game, we can all go out for hamburgers.
What is a complex sentence?
300
The conflict of the story begins to increase, moving past its starting point.
What is rising action?
300
At the end of the story "The Sniper," the audience finds out that a Sniper's victim is also unfortunately his own brother.
What is Irony?
400
Linda often thought about all the horrible things that could happen to her. When he thought these things, she sometimes got so nervous that he would start trembling.
What is Indirect Characterization?
400
"This is the best food I've ever eaten. I could eat this for the rest of my life!"
What is hyperbole/overstatement?
400
I sent the letter to you, but you never received it.
What is a compound sentence?
400
The highest point of conflict of the story where the conflict or the hero or protagonist often reaches a turning point.
What is climax?
400
They were the kind of person that Greg just loved to hate.
What is paradox?
500
Victor was the head of the company. He was given the position by his father, who was the company's previous owner. Victor was a sly and resourceful boss, but he also didn't always treat his employees well.
What is Direct Characterization?
500
His mind was an immovable pile of jelly. He simply couldn't think straight.
What is metaphor?
500
Although my dog is adorable, she isn't cute when she gets into the trash, and I get angry at her.
What is a compound-complex sentence?
500
A story or plot's set up where the conflict, characters, and setting are often introduced.
What is exposition?
500
At the end of the Scooby Doo episode, the mild mannered musician turned out to be the culprit all along.