Literary Terms
What is the setting of a story? (Must have both descriptions to be correct).
Time & Place a story takes place.
What illness is Conor's mom suffering from?
Cancer
Why is fear important in our lives?
To keep us safe and out of trouble.
What is it called when you get help from someone else on how to improve your essay?
Feedback
What does Mr. Ty wear every day?
A beanie
What is the correct term for the main character in a story?
Protagonist
How many stories does the monster say he will tell Connor?
3 Stories
What form of therapy involves creating something to express/show your emotions?
Art therapy
What is the name of the step of essay writing where you generate ideas?
Brainstorming
What beloved video game character does Mr. Ty hate?
Sonic the Hedgehog
What is the best description of the CLIMAX of a story?
A teacher will see all her/his assignments and how many students have completed them. The student will see what assignments need to be completed and which still need to be handed in.
What kind of tree is the monster?
A Yew Tree
What action does using extreme heat/extreme cold on your body help prevent people from doing?
Self-Harm
What is a narrative essay?
An essay about a personal story from your own life.
What is the easiest way to make Mr. Ty mad at you?
Be disrespectful to his student teacher.
Give two correct examples of "conflict" in a story? (Hint: it was on the back whiteboard).
Man vs. __________
What does Conor destroy in his grandmother's house that is very important to her?
Her clock
What form of therapy or self-help involves writing about your feelings and emotions each day?
Journaling
What are sensory details?
Details that describe sight, smell, touch, sound, taste.
How long has Mr. Ty worked at Pride?
What is the theme of a story?
The theme is the main message the author wants you to take away.
What is the final story that Conor must tell?
That he wanted his mother to die.
Name a type of therapy that utilizes breathing/mind clearing techniques.
Meditation/Body Scanning/Progressive Muscle Relaxation
What is the name for one of the steps in essay writing where you make changes to improve your writing?
Editing OR Revising
What is Mr. Ty's favorite anime?
Neon Genesis Evangelion