Name that story
The main character learns lessons about his identity, life and death, and growing up- the entire book is what he turned in to his English teacher.
The Outsiders
The class was a circus today.
metaphor
When the author gives the reader character traits of the character.
Direct Characterization
The time and place of the story.
Setting
What type of irony is it?
Doug was the worst student in school but at the end of the year he saved the school with his heroic behavior.
Situational
The main character starts off mentally slow, gets smarter for a while, and then becomes slow again by the end.
Flowers for Algernon
You are just like a gnat. So aggravating and I can't get rid of you.
simile
What makes a character do what they do?
Character motive
When the conflict is resolved/ the breaking point in the story
climax
When the reader knows something that the characters do not
Dramatic
Which story did the main character commit murder because someone's eye bothered him.
The tell tale heart
The room silenced me as the lights dimmed and everything, even the empty seats, paid close attention.
personifcation
When you write an essay that includes your thoughts, feelings, and opinions it is called a ________ essay.
subjective
The way the reader feels when reading the story.
mood
What type is this an example of?
Bob looked at his annoying little sister and smirked; "It is so fun to babysit you!"
Verbal
What genre is Flowers for Algernon, based on the operation and the scientists "playing God"
Science fiction
When I look at my worst enemy and turn to my friend and say, "Gosh I like her so much".
Verbal irony
When the outcome of the story is the opposite of what you expected-
situatinal irony
When the writer appeals to the reader's senses, creating a picture in the reader's mind.
imagery
What type of irony is this?
As we read the story, we learn that Dally is cruel and cold and uncaring but by the end of the book, he is portrayed as gallant.
situational
Which character from which story is thought to be a creepy old man but turns out to be a hero?
Boo Radley- To Kill a Mockingbird
When an author already likes Trump and writes an article explaining politics, you would say that writer is _________.
biased
If you write for the paper and need to write an essay about the upcoming election that includes no opinions or preconcieved ideas about the people running, you are to be______
unbiased or objective
a brief account of the key points free of any opinions
objective summary
What is this an example of?
While we read the story, we (the reader) know that Dave is a bad character who cannot be trusted but he is so manipulative that all the main characters trust him as a best friend, giving him the opportunity to be invited to their parties and steal their belongings.
Dramatic