LITERATURE
"The Highwayman" is a good example of a __________ poem because it tells a story.
narrative
Which of the following literary devices does not belong at the beginning of a plot diagram?
a) conflict c) setting
b) climax d) main characters
b) climax
This punctuation mark is a little connector in words like merry-go-round.
hyphen
What part-of-speech is the word WANE. (His hairline WANED in his advanced age.)
verb
This trait of good writing refers to our word choice
DICTION
This is the only essay that we read this year.
"I Couldn't Imagine Wanting to Dye My Hair Blond"
Explain the difference between foreshadowing and flashback.
flashback goes into a character's past or memory
foreshadowing gives hints and clues about that which will happen later
This punctuation mark is used to separate items in a list when the comma becomes confusing. It can also connect two related sentences instead of a conjunction.
semicolon
What is a good SYNONYM for the word AILMENT?
illness
This step in the writing process comes after the editing and before publishing.
Revising
Name one of the SHORT STORIES that we read this year.
"Eleven" , "Seventh Grade"
What is the difference between MOOD and TONE?
tone=narrator's attitude
mood= the way the reader feels
These "three little dots" can indicate that a speaker or thinker has trailed off or. . .um. . . been interrupted, etc.
ellipsis
Literally, this noun refers to "the place of the demons." Figuratively, it is a wild, lawless scene.
These parts-of-speech often in end in -LY. OFTEN, PLACIDLY, USUALLY, and HAPPILY are good examples.
ADVERBS
Make Lemonade is a good example of_________.
a) prose
b) drama
c) non-fiction
d) free verse poetry
D
Make Lemonade is a good example of _______________conflict because it is mostly Jolly vs herself.
internal conflict; character vs self
This punctuation mark can begin a list if there is not a verb or preposition to do it. It can also be used as a springboard to build suspense, or to connect two sentences when the second one clarifies the first.
What is a BEACON?
a lighthouse; a guide
What is the AUTHOR'S PURPOSE of articles, reference books, and how-to books?
Why was The Legend of Sleepy Hollow considered an ADAPTATION?
It was originally a novel but changed into an abridged drama for kids!
Misleading words such as HAMBURGER and BATHROOM are called______________________________.
What are the two different ways we can punctuate titles of novels and other long works of literature?
ANALOGY: SYMPATHY is concern for others and
__________ is a lack of concern.
APATHY
Some words have a "vibe" that go beyond their dictionary meanings, such as SNAKE, SUNNY, or VULTURE. This emotion is called a _____________________
connotation