Plot
Figurative Language PERSONIFICATION
Authors' point of view
Context Clues words
Summary
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What are PLOT elements?
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2. Read the sentence from paragraph 27. As Marcos hugged Mom, he looked accusingly over her shoulder at Elena- the aroma of fresh cookies in the air whispered to him that his visit was no surprise. What does the author's use of personification emphasize?
F) Marcos realizes Mom has prepared in advance for his visit. TEXT EVIDENCE The author describes the cookies' aroma as whispering to Marcos. paragraph 27
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What is point of view?
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4. What does the word furtile mean in paragraph 8?
F) Useless prefix less=without Elena is so distracted by the news that her brother is coming that concentration on her homework is useless. paragraph 8, "She was bursting with the news that her brother had entrusted to her".
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What are the 4 characteristics of a summary for fiction?
The summary for fiction must have three characteristics.
1 Main characters
2 Problem (ascending)
3. Solution (descending or resolution)
4. It must be in the order of events
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1. How does paragraph 28 contribute to the development of plot?
B) it highlights that Elena feels upset about spoiling Marco's surprise. TEXT EVIDENCE Picking at her food and being quiet while everyone else is talking are signs that Elena is upset and her behavior will lead to the story's climax. paragraph 28
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5. Read the sentence from paragraph 20. Suddenly, Elena's cheeks felt as if they were on fire. What does the author's use of figurative language in this sentence suggest?
A) Elena is embarrassed because Mom is not supposed to know about Marco's visit. TEST EVIDENCE paragraph 20 Elena's cheeks are not on fire they feel warm because she's embarrassed since Mom is not supposed to know about Marco's visit.
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3. Because the story is told from the third person limited point of view, the reader knows-
C) how Elena feels about her actions. The author tells the story from a single character Elena. TEXT EVIDENCE paragraph 26 Elena's stomach churned wildly all day long, although not from hunger, and the feeling only intensified further when Marcos walked through the door, a bouquet of flowers in hand, and Mom called out, "Marcos, I thought you'd never get here!"
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BONUS question: In paragraph 29 the word braced means? "Elena, Marcos began while Elena braced herself, I'm really happy to see you, but I can't believe you didn't keep our secret- I wanted to surprise Mom and Dad."
braced, Elena felt guilty so she fasten tightly
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7. What is the best summary of the story?
B) Marcos (main character) plans a surprise visit home and asks his sister Elena (main character) to keep his secret. However, Elena tells her cousin, (problem) and Mom eventually hears about the plan. Marcos arrives and realizes his visit is not a surprise. Elena feels sorry and apologizes, and (Solution, resolution) is forgiven.
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6. In what way do Mom's actions in paragraph 26 affect the plot?
J) They make it difficult for Elena to enjoy her brother's arrival. TEXT EVIDENCE paragraph 26 "Elena's stomach churned wildly all day long," revealing that Elena cannot enjoy her brother's arrival because Mom is not hiding the fact that she knows Marcos is coming.
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BONUS question paragraph 14. What the author is trying to say with the expression "So what's got you walking on clouds? Gemma prodded.
It expresses a feeling of extreme joy, delight, or a state of dreamlike happiness. This phrase could describe someone who is so deeply happy. Elena is so excited to know his brother is coming for their parent's anniversary.
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BONUS question
What is the author's purpose for writing this selection " Surprise Visit"?
Author's purpose refers to the reason why an author writes a particular piece. It can fall into several major categories:
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
Explain
Describe
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BONUS question: Is the expression "Elena exclaimed, the secret pouring out of her like a waterfall" a simile or metaphor?
The simile uses the word like.
