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100

What pronouns could you use to replace the main noun in this sentence?

Sarah loves to go to the beach. 

She

100

What is the conflict?

The problem or issue that arises.

100

Shine bright like a diamond.

Simile

100

The tall waves crashed against the sandy shore.

Simple

100

What are the 4 things required for a complete sentence?

Starts with a capital letter, subject/noun, predicate/verb, punctuation. 

200

What is the verb in this sentence?

The students are ready for summer break!

are ready

200

What is a climax?

The most tense moment, when there is a large turning point that addresses the conflict.

200

The old door groaned as it slowly swung open.

Personification

200

Because the water was so cold, we decided not to go swimming today.

Complex

200

What is Ms. Hall's favorite book?

Harry Potter

300

What is the adverb in the following sentence?

The band played the final note beautifully.

beautifully

300

What is the resolution?

The solution to the story.

300

The dry leaves crunched under my boots.

Onomatopoeia

300

The sun was setting over the ocean, and the seagulls flew back to their nests.

Compound

300

Who was the main character of The Giver?

Jonas

400

What are the two parts of speech of the bolded words in the sentence below?

The fast runner ran very fast to win the race.

Adjective & adverb

400

What is a rising action?

The section of the story that introduces the conflict and builds towards the climax.

400

Hearts representing Love/Valentines day.

Symbolism

400

Although it was a windy day, the kids wanted to fly their kites, and they spent hours running across the dunes.

Compound-Complex

400

What happened on the Miracle on the Hudson story? (Last one we read in class)

Captain Sully had to land on the Hudson River. 

500

Look at this sentence: "The nervous cat hid under the porch during the loud thunderstorm." What are the two prepositions, and what relationship do they show (time, location, or direction)?

  • Under: Shows location (where the cat is).
  • During: Shows time (when it was hiding). 
500

What are 3 things you can find in exposition?

Introduction of the characters, the setting, and background information. 
500

I am so hungry I could eat a horse. 

Hyperbole

500

The tired students and their weary teacher packed up their bags and walked slowly out of the building.

Simple

500

Give an example of an article. 

The, a, an