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POETIC DEVICES & POETRY
PLOT AND MORE
CHARACTERS & CONFLICT
TERMS TO KNOW
JUST FOR FUN
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What do we call THESE 3 THINGS: words that have the same ending sound, when objects or ideas are given human qualities, and words that sound like the action they refer to?
What is RHYME, PERSONIFICATION, ONOMATOPOEIA
100
List all parts of the plot in the correct order.
What is EXPOSITION, INITIAL INCIDENT, RISING ACTION, CLIMAX, FALLING ACTION, RESOLUTION/DENOUEMENT
100
Define and provide an example of: PROTAGONIST & ANTAGONIST.
What is P - MAIN CHARACTER WHOSE STRUGGLES WE ARE MOST INTERESTED IN. A- A FORCE ACTING AGAINST THE PROTAGONIST (NOT NECESSARILY A CHARACTER).
100
Define and provide an example of: IDIOM, PARODY, SLANG.
What is IDIOM - EXPRESSION WHERE THE MEANING IS DIFFERENT THAN THE LITERAL EXPRESSION. PARODY - HUMOROUS OR SATIRICAL IMITATION OF A SERIOUS PIECE OF LITERATURE. SLANG - INFORMAL USE OF LANGUAGE SPECIFIC TO CULTURES/GENERATIONS.
100
What date and time do you pick up report cards?
What is THURSDAY, JUNE 30 9-11 AM.
200
What do we call THESE 3 EXAMPLES: Her smile was sunshine to me, the Cougar picture on our school gym strip, and the sounds of silence.
What is METAPHOR, SYMBOLISM, OXYMORON
200
What is the definition of exposition, initial incident and rising action?
What is E - beginning when reader is introduced to setting, characters and something of the situation. II - the first incident that is responsible for the major conflict. RA - complications and events that lead to the climax.
200
Define and provide an example of a flat character.
What is WE KNOW SO LITTLE THIS CHARACTER CAN BE SUMMED UP IN ONE SENTENCE.
200
What is a graphic organizer and name three.
What is TOOLS USED TO ORGANIZE THOUGHTS AND CONCEPTS. WEBS, CHARTS, CONCEPT MAPS, VENN DIAGRAMS.
200
WHEN DO YOU FIND OUT YOUR GRADE 8 CLASS LISTS AND WHAT EXAM DO YOU WRITE FIRST?
What is FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL NEXT YEAR -SEPT. 1. SCIENCE.
300
What is the purpose of each of the following types of poems: Limerick, Haiku, Ballad, Diamante
What is LIMERICK - FUN/HUMOR, HAIKU - DESCRIBE NATURE OR FEELINGS, BALLAD - TELL A STORY ABOUT SOMEONE OR SOMETHING IMPORTANT, DIAMANTE - SHOW CONTRASTS USING DESCRIPTIVE WORDS
300
What is the definition of Climax, Falling Action and Denouement/Resolution?
What is C - highest point of intensity and the turning point, FA - tying together of the consequences of the climax, D/R - conclusion where issues are resolved.
300
Provide the definition and example of stock (stereotype) and static characters.
What is STOCK - STEREOTYPED FIGURE. STATIC - CHARACTER DOESN'T CHANGE FROM BEGINNING TO END OF STORY.
300
What is a euphemism and a synedoche and provide an example of each.
What is E - MILD EXPRESSION TO REPLACE A HARSH ONE WHEN DEALING WITH SOMETHING UNPLEASANT OR EMBARRASSING. S - PART IS USED TO REPRESENT THE WHOLE OR VICE VERSA.
300
NAME 3 THINGS YOU SHOULD DO AT LEAST ONCE THIS SUMMER.
What is ANSWERS WILL VARY, BUT YOU SHOULD GET OUTSIDE AND HAVE SOME FUN, TRY SOMETHING NEW, AND HELP YOUR PARENTS/GUARDIANS WITH SOMETHING.
400
Define the following and provide an original example of each of these: ALLITERATION, SIMILE, HYPERBOLE, IMAGERY, AND SYMBOLISM
What is definitions are too long to type and example answers will vary:)
400
Define these terms: FORESHADOW, FLASHBACK, SUSPENSE, DIALOGUE, AND GENRE
What is USE OF HINTS ABOUT SOMETHING COMING UP IN THE STORY. A GLIMPSE INTO THE PAST TO FILL IN INFO. TENSION OR UNCERTAINTY AS TO OUTCOME OF EVENTS. CONVERSATION BETWEEN CHARACTERS. A TYPE OR STYLE OF LITERATURE, MUSIC, MOVIE, ETC.
400
Explain and provide an example of a ROUND character.
What is COMPLEX AND MANY SIDED CHARACTER. THE READER KNOWS A GREAT DEAL ABOUT THIS CHARACTER.
400
What is irony and what are the three types?
What is IRONY - STATEMENT OR SITUATION WHERE THE MEANING IS OPPOSITE OF WHAT IS PRESENTED. VERBAL, SITUATIONAL, DRAMATIC.
400
How good are your observation skills? What is my favorite color, what are my kids' names, and what is my dog's name?
What is PURPLE, KIERAN & KYLER, ROCKY.
500
Define the four points of view (perspectives) we have learned about this year.
What is OMNISCIENT, LIMITED OMNISCIENT, OBJECTIVE, FIRST PERSON.
500
What is another word for dynamic character. Explain it and provide an example of one.
What is DEVELOPING CHARACTER - ONE THAT UNDERGOES A PERMANENT CHANGE IN A STORY.
500
Define THEME, CHARACTERIZATION, AND SETTING.
What is THEME -A MESSAGE ABOUT HUMAN BEHAVIOR OR LIFE MADE EVIDENT IN THE ACTION OF A STORY. CHARACTERIZATION - WAY THE WRITER PORTRAYS CHARACTERS THROUGH DESCRIPTION, THOUGHTS, ACTIONS AND WORDS. SETTING - PLACE, LIFESTYLE, TIME, CLIMATE AND WEATHER IN WHICH A STORY TAKES PLACE.
500
Name all of our teachers that are leaving (retiring or got new jobs) at the end of June.
What is MR. WRIGHT, MRS. VAN VLIET, MR. MERTZ, MR. LASLO, MR. ALLSOPP, MR. KOLLER.