when the narrator is a character in the story and he or she uses I, me, my, we, us, etc. when speaking
100
What is a Nurturer?
a person who takes care of babies in the community
100
What is Jonas's 1st memory?
a sled ride down a hill in the snow
100
What does "to have cold feet" mean?
to lose the courage to do something
100
Toothbrush, father-in-law, and living room are what kinds of words?
compound nouns
200
What are the 5 types of fiction?
realistic, historical, science, mystery, and fantasy
200
This is where the old people in the community live out their final days.
the House of the Old
200
Why were the search planes not able to find Jonas and Gabe?
Jonas used memories of snow and cold to lower their body temperatures so that the planes' heat-seeking devices wouldn't detect them.
200
What does "to have a monkey on your back" mean?
to have a big problem
200
What is an abstract noun?
a noun that names an idea, feeling, or quality
300
What are the 3 types of external conflict and 1 type of internal conflict?
character vs. character, character vs. nature, character vs. society, character vs. self
300
Who are the Committee of Elders?
the elected ruling group of the community
300
What is the climax in The Giver and why is this the climax?
The climax is when Jonas watches his father release the twin because this is when Jonas realizes how horrible and twisted his society is. This is when he realizes he cannot stay.
300
Use the idiom "tickled pink" in a sentence.
Ex: She was tickled pink when she found out she scored a 95 on her exam!
300
Give 3 examples of collective nouns.
ex: team, class, flock, pack (of wolves), family
400
What are the 5 stages of plot?
exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution
400
What are the 2 uses of the word "Elsewhere" in the book?
the "place" where those who are released are sent; the place where Jonas and Gabe are traveling toward
400
Explain 1 important theme in The Giver.
Ex: A life without feelings, choice, and individuality is shallow, meaningless, and empty. Memories and pain are meant to be shared with the people one loves.
400
What does the idiom "to put all your eggs in one basket" mean?
to risk everything all at once instead of trying to spread out the risk
400
Write the possessive forms of the following phrases: "the dog of Kate" and "the homework of the students"
Kate's dog; the students' homework
500
What are the 5 main genres of literature?
fiction, nonfiction, plays, poetry, and myths/folktales
500
What is Sameness?
the idea that everything and everyone in the community is and must be the same: houses, clothing, hairstyles, lifestyles, topography, climate, emotions
500
What are 3 reasons the Giver decided to stay behind in the community rather than go with Jonas?
he was too tired and weak to make the journey; the community needed someone to help them deal with the memories; when his work is finished, he wants to be with his daughter
500
Use the idioms "blow the whistle" and "to pull someone's leg" together in 1 sentence.
Ex: Kevin told me he blew the whistle and told my parents that I failed the quiz, but he was just pulling my leg.
500
Write the possessive forms of the following words:
fish
Lois
animals