Lit. Elements
This part of the plot introduces the setting, characters, etc.
Exposition
In "All Summer in a Day," how often would the sun come out, and for how long?
One hour every seven years.
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I want to become either a pastry chef, or a pilot.
Incorrect.
I want to become either a pastry chef or a pilot.Is the punctuation correct or incorrect?
Susan didn't realize I had arrived: she was still napping.
Incorrect.
Susan didn't realize I had arrived; she was still napping.
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My toddler only likes food from the drive through.
My toddler only likes food from the drive-through.
Name the conflict type: Choosing between UW or WSU for college.
Internal Conflict / Man vs. Self
True or False: The teacher punishes the children in "All Summer in a Day."
False
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Mark hopes to find, money, jewelry, gold, or silver in the treasure box.Incorrect.
Mark hopes to find money, jewelry, gold, or silver in the treasure box.
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Billy learned how to fly a kite; it wasn't as hard as he expected.
Correct!
Billy learned how to fly a kite; it wasn't as hard as he expected.
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I can't drive-by Dairy Queen without getting a Blizzard.
I can't drive by Dairy Queen without getting a Blizzard.
Define indirect characterization.
What emotion/sensation is described in the opening of "The Rights to the Streets of Memphis"?
Hunger
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Because she is so creative Lisa likes to paint, or draw in her free time.
Because she is so creative, Lisa likes to paint or draw in her free time.
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Kyle skipped rehearsal, as a result; we are going to perform without him.
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Kyle skipped rehearsal; as a result, we are going to perform without him.
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I greatly-wish to be as rich as my brother in-law.
I greatly wish to be as rich as my brother-in-law.
What is the difference between static and flat characters?
Flat: we don't know the character very well
What does Richard do to the neighborhood bullies?
He beats the boys with a stick.
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When Spongebob returned home the plumber Mr. Krabs or Sandy, ate the last Krabby Pattie.
When Spongebob returned home, the plumber, Mr. Krabs, or Sandy ate the last Krabby Pattie.
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This is the problem; we need the fastest runner.
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This is the problem: we need the fastest runner.
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The well-off woman decided she didn't have to dress-up for the date.
The well-off woman decided she didn't have to dress up for the date.
3rd Person Limited
In "I'm a Mad Dog...," what does the narrator do with the car and baby in the end? What does he do with the baby's car seat toy?
He leaves the car in the field with the baby. He ties the toy to the antenna.
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After Jimmy built a model of a volcano he mixed baking soda, and vinegar to make it erupt.
After Jimmy built a model of a volcano, he mixed baking soda and vinegar to make it erupt.
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Before I leave for Hawaii do the following; cut the grass water the trees and feed the dog.
Incorrect.
Before I leave for Hawaii, do the following: cut the grass, water the trees, and feed the dog.
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The white hot metal burned my eyes to the ut-most degree.
The white-hot metal burned my eyes to the utmost degree.