Young Adult Novels
In this Steinbeck novel, Lennie and George seek the American Dream together.
What is "Of Mice and Men"
An expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it
What is allusion
Name the preposition to best complete the sentence: Dalton thought that the puppy's leash was ___ his reach.
What is within
Names a person, place, thing, or idea
What is a noun
The sentence that grabs the reader's attention.
What is a hook
This novel made the quote "stay golden" famous.
What is "The Outsiders" by S.E. Hinton
Giving human characteristics to something nonhuman
What is personification
Identify the preposition: Somewhere beyond the sea lies my sweet memory.
What is beyond
A word or phrase modifying a noun
What is an adjective
A yes or no statement. Generally answers a question.
What is a thesis statement
This novel set in a Utopian society follows 12 year old Jonas on his journey.
What is "The Giver"
Giving hints of what is to come
What is foreshadowing
Identify the prepositional phrase: I feel like a different person when I am playing in my room.
What is in my room
A word that shows action
What is a verb
Three paragraphs that state your proof.
What are body paragraphs
President Coriolanus Snow is the antagonist of this novel.
What is "The Hunger Games"
"it was the best of times, it was the worst of times"
What is Juxtaposition
Identify the preposition: He was standing at my door.
What is at
A word that modifies (describes) a verb (he sings loudly), an adjective (very tall)
What is an adverb
A paragraph that summarizes your paper and ends on a strong sentence
What is a conclusion
This young adult literature novel series follows the love triangle of three teenagers.
What is "Twilight"
Same letters or sounds used at the beginning of a sentence
What is alliteration
Identify the prepositional phrase: The boy with him plays football.
What is with him
A clause that can stand by itself as a simple sentence
What is an independent clause
An argument that shows that you understand both sides
What is a counterclaim