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Characteristics of Historical Fiction
Fiction Signpost
Figurative Language
Perspective and Point of View
Inferencing
100
The setting is in Oklahoma, during the 1930's dust bowl ( a real historical event).
What is where the family is living in "Out of the Dust?"
100
In "Rabbit Battles," ..."They used to be best friends, now they can't be civil with each other."
What is a contrast and contradiction?
100
"Aren't we in the Clover" compares the dinner to something wonderful and special.
What is a metaphor?
100
"Titanic is just good business. Very good business."
What is Ismay's perspective?
100
Billie Jo's means of escape from the dust bowl is symbolized by what?
What is the piano?
200
What makes "The Watch That Ends the Night" historical fiction?
What is a real event with fictional characters?
200
For Billie Jo, " And I'm wondering what kind of friend I am."
What is a tough question?
200
From the simile, "glare at Ma's back with a scowl foul as maggoty stew" what do you learn?
What is Billie Jo's anger at her mother for not getting to play "Sunny of Sunnyside?"
200
"The Titanic is just another job."
What is Captain Smith's perspective?
200
Why does Billie Jo have to follow Ma's "Rules of Dining" when setting the table?
What is to limit the amount of dust on the dishes?
300
**Word Gaps Bonus Question*** This question is worth double points. What is the meaning of the word palatial?
What is extravagant and luxurious like a palace?
300
Billie Jo's mother gets mad at her even though Ma taught her how to play the piano.
What is contrast and contradiction?
300
The lookout uses this figurative language to describe the iceberg in this quote: "the monster emerging from the night."
What is a metaphor?
300
Titanic is a baby he created and treasures
What is the perspective of Thomas Andrews?
300
The author's choice of THIS shows the scurrying around of the rat.
What is the layout of "The Ship Rat" poem?
400
**Word Gaps Bonus Question*** This question is worth double points. What does the word clamoring mean?
What is demanding and trying for with a lot of effort?
400
Signpost used in "Breaking Drought" with the repetition of the word wind.
What is again and again?
400
The similes and metaphors in "The Second Violin" contribute to what key factor of the poem?
What is the musical feel of the poem?
400
"Make haste, now. Hurry. Bring their hearts to me."
What is the iceberg's perspective?
400
What happened to Jock Hume?
What is he drowned, while remembering playing his violin as a child for his father.
500
**Word Gaps Bonus Question*** This question is worth double points. What does the word boorish mean?
What is rough and bad mannered?
500
Billie Jo tells her father, "You can't stop the dust."
What is words of the wiser?
500
**Word Gaps Bonus Question*** This question is worth double points. What does the word ingenious mean?
What is clever, original, inventive?
500
**Word Gaps Bonus Question*** This question is worth double points. What does the word derelict mean?
What is very poor condition due to neglect?
500
What tough question is the socialite presented with?
What is whether or not to go back to save a few people?