not important or relating to what is being discussed right now
What is Irrelevant
100
Some people are always bashing the president just like others bashed the one before him. Wouldn't you think that
everyone could find something to praise him for, at least once in a while?
What does
“bashing” mean in the above selection?
a. hitting hard with a heavy tool
b. going to too many expensive parties
c. speaking or writing harshly about
d. voting for a different candidat
What is C.
100
Drip—hiss—drip—hiss fall the raindrops / on the oaken log which burns, and steams,
and smokes the ceiling beams. / Drip—hiss—the rain never stops.
Which technique is being used?
What is Onomatopoeia
100
I sat on the bench while Mother and Punch went into the room. I was a little worried about Punch, but I
knew that he would get good care. As I waited I watched a tiny puppy wander toward the lady with a cat in a
crate. The lady at the desk talked to a man with who was buying medicine. Where am I?
What is Vetrenarian
100
contains all of the necessary background information that is needed to understand the story. This information can include the characters, setting, etc..
What is Exposition
200
Story's atmosphere or the feeling it evokes for the teacher
What is Mood
200
The teacher anticipated the first day of school with much longing. What does anticipated mean?
a. looked forward to
b. dreaded
c. regretted
What is A.
200
When the stars threw down their spears, / And water'd heaven with their tears,
Which technique is being used?
What is Personification
200
The room was dark and quiet. We heard Carl and his mother come in the front door talking. I heard two
girls in the corner giggle nervously. Another girl told them to be quiet. I hid behind the table where the cake
and presents were set out. The tension in the room grew as we waited for them to open the door. Where am I?
What is Surprise Party
200
happens before the climax. The rising contains complications--anything that changes the motivation or obstacles of the characters: another bad guy is introduced, the hero is cast adrift to deal with new problems
What is Rising Action
300
Vantage Point from which a writer tells a story
What is Point of view
300
1. Tommy was a real avid baseball card collector. He inherited the desire to collect cards because his dad had a collection, too. What does avid mean?
a. eager
b. careless
c. apart
d. fearful
What is A.
300
Dreams have destroyed days.
What is alliteration and personification
300
My father did not like to wear his crown. He said it was heavy and made his head hurt. While I did not
have a crown, my parents made sure I had a silk dress with gold thread to wear for the coronation. Who am I?
What is a Princess
300
events which occur right after the climax. These events are usually the after-effects of the climax.
What is falling action
400
relating to a subject in an appropriate way
What is relevant
400
5. The ideas she presented to the class were clearly an untested theory because there had never been any research done on it.What does theory mean?
a. magic
b. brutal
c. indictment
d. belief
What is D.
400
My soul has grown deep like rivers.
What is Personification and Simile
400
I often work in the early morning when the light is best. The canvas has had time to dry over night. When
I start, I make sure all of my brushes are clean. Who am I?
What is an Artist
400
Solving the problem
What is Resolution
500
Attitude a writer takes toward a subject
What is Tone
500
The boy was caught stealing from the store. His larceny caught up with him when the owner showed him a video tape. What does Larceny mean?
a. gift
b. theft
c. lawless
d. honor
What is B.
500
Bear in mind that death is a drug.
What is personification, alliteration
500
I am very tall, I play for the Celtics, I can jump and shoot a round orange ball into a hoop. I am very good at this! Who am I?
What is a basketball player.
500
Moment of greatest emotional intensit;turning point