Vocabulary
doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success; determination.
perseverance
What is the external conflict in Amigo Brothers?
Antonio and Felix must fight each other in the championship fight.
“Eric said I have the figure to model, but I thought I should get an education first”(Wetherell 3).
Is this an example of indirect or direct characterization? Explain.
Say - This reveals that Sheila is conceited or superficial. She seems to only talk about herself.
How did the setting influence the story in The Treasure of Lemon Brown?
It created an eerie and suspenseful mood.
What does TAG stand for?
Title, Author, Genre
the ability to bounce back and keep going when you face difficult or stressful situations.
resilient
What is the narrator's internal conflict in The Bass, The River, and Sheila Mant?
He must decide between the bass and Sheila Mant?
"the light moved away from Lemon Brown, but not before Greg saw him hurl his body down the stairs at the men who had come to take his treasure"(Myers 6).
Is this an example of indirect or direct characterization? Explain.
Actions - This shows that Lemon is brave and will to protect Greg and protect his treasure.
Identify the literary device below:
Gusts of wind made bits of paper dance between the parked cars.
Personification
What does ICE stand for?
Introduce, Cite, Explain
Define Pensive.
thoughtful, engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought
Identify an external conflict in The Treasure of Lemon Brown.
The argument between Greg and his father over failing math.
The fight between Lemon Brown and the hooligans.
The narrator and members of the crew team were attracted to her and would often give her a lot of attention.
Effect on others - People often do what Sheila wants.
What is the central message, underlying meaning, or big idea that the story conveys about life, society, or human nature.
Theme
What does PEEL stand for?
Present, Evidence, Explain, Link
a violent or forceful flow; flood, rush, or outpouring.
Torrent
Identify Antonio and Felix's internal conflict.
They were conflicted because they wanted to win the fight but didn't want to hurt each other or damage their friendship.
His pants were bagged to the knee, where they were met with rags that went down to the old shoes. The rags were held on with strings, and there was a rope around his middle.
Is this an example of direct or indirect characterization? Explain.
Direct Characterization - physical description
Define literal and figurative.
Literal - actual
Figurative - symbolic
What does the PRESENT sentence tell the reader?
It introduces the story through TAG and explain what the paragraph will be about.
wild, excited or uncontrolled
Frenzied
What did the ending of Amigo Brothers reveal about Antonio and Felix's character?
They prioritized their friendship over everything else. They walked out before the winner was announced.
What does STEAL stand for?
Say, Thoughts, Effect on others, Actions, Link
Identify a simile or metaphor used to describe Antonio or Felix's fighting style.
Felix - Bull, dynamite, explosives
Antonio - python, hailstones
What are the three necessary parts of a lead-in when you introduce the quote?
Identify the character, how the character is feeling, and the situation.