Vocabulary
Residents are...
people live in the same place
Dirty
The following is an example of a simile or metaphor:
Her eyes are bright like the sun.
Simile
Who are the main character(s)? What point of view is the story written in?
Marilia, 1st person
T or F
Scattered means gather it up.
FALSE!
Scattered means spread it around
Basil, Thyme, Oregano, Lavender.. all of these are types of _____. (spell it correctly)
herbs
The following is an example of a simile or metaphor:
He has a heart of gold.
metaphor
realistic fiction
Puerto Rico
5th grade girl, loves her grandma, mature
Which word is opposite of gingerly?
heavily
loudly
easily
Heavily
Another word for snake is _____
serpent
Describe a "flashback" in a story
When an author interrupts their story to describe a memory
Contrast the mood of the nursing home with the way Marilia originally feels. Cite text evidence
The residents are happy and clapping. Marilia sits in a chair against the wall.
Provide a synonym for selective.
Picky
Spell one of the -ir words on your spelling list
twirl, swirl etc
Give a proper example of both a first person and third person point of view..
First person: I, me, my
Third person: he, she, him, they
What kind of person is Elenita? Use specific text evidence
Mischievous, giving and thoughtful (two sweets - one for Marilia)
What word has almost the same meaning as generosity?
happiness
kindness
forgiveness
kindness
Use "spurt" properly in a sentence
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pg 181, 184, 185
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