Vocabulary
Parts of a Story
Spelling
Analogies
Literature
100
What is the meaning of fugitive?
fugitive- one who is on the run
100
What part of a story comes in between the climax and the conclusion?
The falling action comes in between the climax and the conclusion in a story.
100
emminent: What is the correct spelling?
eminent
100
abdicate:relinquish::abase::demean What type of analogy is this?
synonyms
100
Because parrots can talk. (Papa's Parrot)
Because parrots can talk. In "Papa's Parrot," why does Mr. Tillian choose a parrot as a pet?
200
What is the meaning of iota?
iota- a small amount
200
What is the climax of a story?
The climax is the turning point.
200
bizare: What is the correct spelling?
bizarre
200
abnegation:indulgence::abrogate:validate What type of analogy is this?
antonyms
200
She values concentration and courage. (An American Childhood)
At the beginning of the excerpt from An American Childhood, what important thing do you learn about Annie Dillard when she talks about playing football?
300
What is the meaning of consolidate?
consolidate- combine
300
What is included in the exposition of a story?
Character description and setting description are included in the exposition of a story.
300
bazar: What is the correct spelling?
bazaar
300
facade:building::precipice:cliff What type of analogy is this?
part to whole
300
The cars are moving slowly and make good targets. (An American Childhood)
The cars are moving slowly and make good targets. In An American Childhood, why are the children throwing snowballs at cars?
400
What is the meaning of constituent?
constituent- serving to compose or make up a thing
400
What is the falling action?
The falling action is the part of the story that comes immediately after the climax and before the conclusion.
400
essentric: What is the correct spelling?
eccentric
400
amalgamate:coalesce::camaraderie:intimacy What type of analogy is this?
synonyms
400
He enjoys having company. (Papa's Parrot)
In "Papa's Parrot," Harry and his friends often stop by the candy and nut shop when they are young. What about those visits does Mr. Tillian enjoy most?
500
What is the meaning of balk?
balk- to stop and refuse to go on
500
What is the rising action?
The rising action is the events that lead up to the climax in a story.
500
boullion: What is the correct spelling?
bouillon
500
elegy:funeral::clergy:church What type of analogy is this?
part to whole
500
His father talks to a parrot. (Papa's Parrot)
In "Papa's Parrot," why does Harry come to feel embarrassed by his father?