NBTT Vocabulary ch. 1-10
NBTT Characters
Ch. 1-10
Literary Concepts
Nothing But The Truth
Mystery ELA Questions
100
Define "anthem"
A hymn/song of praise or loyalty
100
Define "prior"
previous/before
100
Explain/define foreshadowing.
A preview of the future or hint of what is to come in the story.
100

What two questions begin the book?

Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth? / Does anyone say no?

100

Assistant Principal? 

Joseph Palleni 

200
Define bedlam.
Noise and confusion
200
Define "botched"
ruined through clumsiness
200
Name the two types of characters in a story and give an example of each.
Protagonist = good guy (ex. Harry Potter) Antagonist = bad guy (ex. Voldemort)
200
Fact or Opinion: Ms. Narwin is the antagonist of the story.
OPINION. Philip thinks Ms. Narwin is the antagonist of the story. Alison might say that Ms. Narwin is the protagonist.
200

Ms. Narwin's sister? 

Anita Wigham

300
Define "facilitate"
To make something easier
300
Define "bygones"
problems from the past
300
What is the difference between literal and figurative meaning?
Literal meaning = when you say exactly what you mean Figurative meaning = when you don't mean exactly what you say (you exaggerate).
300

Teaching workshop cost?

$2000

300
Finish this lyric: "O say can you see __ __ ___ ____ ___ "
...by the dawn's early light.
400
Define "vigilant"
Watchful/careful
400
Define "tension"
Underlying hostility or strain in a relationship
400
Describe the plot diagram's shape and elements.
-Mountain shape -Exposition -Rising Action -Climax -Falling Action -Resolution
400

"you have to go along to get along"? Who said it? 

Coach Jamison

400
Name the four forms of writing found in NBTT chapters 1 -10.
1) Diary Entry 2) Memo 3) Letter 4) Transcript
500
Define "controversial"
Relating to issues that tend to cause disagreements
500
Define "infraction"
A violation or breaking of a rule/law.
500
Name and explain the four types of conflicts in literature. (hint: man vs. _________)
1) Man vs. Man: main character vs. someone else 2) Man vs. Nature: main character survives a natural event 3) Man vs. Self: main character deals with internal struggle 4) Man vs. Society: main character goes against the beliefs or actions of a group of people.
500

What is the name of the high school? 

WHERE: Harrison High School, New Hampshire 

500

School superintendent? 

Dr. Seymour