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What is a noun?
a person, place or thing. Example: “A dog”, “A restaurant”, “A toy” *Proper nouns are capitalized (The Cheesecake Factory, Abraham Lincoln, etc.)
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Give an example of a simile and explain what a simile is.
A comparison between two things that are basically dissimilar using “like” or “as” to make the comparison. Example: “My papa’s hair is like a broom.”
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The line, “The weary way-worn wanderer bore,” is an example of: A. Assonance B. Personification C. Onomatopoeia D. Alliteration
D. Alliteration ALLITERATION—the repetition of similar consonant sounds within a phrase or sentence. Example: “It is the smell when she makes room for you on her side of the bed still warm with her skin.”
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"He must have been ten feet tall.” What literary device is this an example of?
HYPERBOLE—an exaggeration.
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Conflict in literature refers to the struggle between two opposing forces. It is usually between a character and one of four forces. In the House on Mango Street, Esperanza wrestles with the expectations of what her community thinks a young girl should be and what she wants to be. This is an example of: A. Man vs. himself B. Man vs. nature C. Man vs. man D. Man vs. society
D. Man vs. society
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What does an adjective do?
describes a person, place or thing Example: “A fat dog”, “An excellent restaurant”, Á broken toy”
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Give an example of a metaphor and explain what a metaphor is.
A comparison between two things that are basically dissimilar in which one thing becomes another. Example: “But my mother’s hair…is the warm smell of bread before you bake it.”
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“Four skinny trees with skinny necks and pointy elbows like mine” is an example of A. hyperbole B. oxymoron C. personification D. metaphor
C. personification PERSONIFICATION—the act of giving human qualities to something that is not human. Example: “And me, my hair is lazy.”
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“We were waiting anxiously in the hospital lobby to see if our aunt would survive, when the doctor walked gravely towards us.” What literary device is this an example of?
SUSPENSE—when you want to know what will happen next.
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In the Harry Potter series, Harry's main rival is Voldemort. This is an example of: A. Man vs. himself B. Man vs. nature C. Man vs. man D. Man vs. society
C. Man vs. man
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Give an example of a preposition.
PREPOSITIONS are words used to show the relationship of a noun or pronoun to another word Example: “to the store”, ”from the heart”, “beneath the surface”, “on your face”
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“And everywhere the sleepy smell of rotting wood, damp earth and dusty hollyhocks thick and perfumy.” What literary device is this an example of? How do you know?
SENSE IMAGERY—images and/or details that emphasize our senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch) to recreate a scene for the reader
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ONOMATOPOEIA—words in which the sounds suggest the meaning of the words. Example: “Ouch”, “Crash”, “Boom”
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I shall not see a place more dear, though I have been detained long by Kalypso, lovliest among goddesses, who held me in her smooth caves, to be her heart’s delight, as Kirke of Aiaia, the enchantress, desired me, and detained me in her hall. But in my heart I never gave consent. From lines 31-36, one can infer that Odysseus A. is lying about his travels B. is an attractive man C. was in love with both Kirke and Kalypso D. has not been away from home for very long
B. is an attractive man
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In The Call of the Wild, the main character, Buck, must face challenges from the snow and extreme cold weather in order to win the race. This is an example of: A. Man vs. himself B. Man vs. nature C. Man vs. man D. Man vs. society
B. Man vs. nature
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They are the only ones who understand me. I am the only one who understands them. Four skinny trees with skinny necks and pointy elbows like mine. Four who do not belong here but are here. Four RAGGEDY excuses planted by the city. From our room we can hear them, but Nenny just sleeps and doesn’t appreciate these things. The word “raggedy” as it is used above most likely means: A. messy and untidy B. having an irregular edge or outline C. wearing tattered clothes D. carried out in a uneven manner
A. messy and untidy
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"What shall I say first? What shall I keep to the end? The gods have tried me in a thousand ways." From what point of view are the lines above told?
First person--the narrator is in the story, he/she uses the first-person pronoun "I".
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“The name of England’s biggest dog was Tiny.” What literary term is this an example of?
IRONY—words or images suggest the opposite of what they really mean
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Coming of Age refers to a person's journey from childhood or adolescence to adulthood. Name two books you have read (or know of) that are examples of this theme.
The House on Mango Street; The Outsiders; The Lord of the Flies; The Hunger Games; A Tree Grows in Brooklyn; The Secret Life of Bees; The Giver; The Book Thief; Speak; Go Ask Alice; The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants; Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret; The Diary of Anne Frank; Holes; Thirteen Reasons Why; Twilight;
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In Twilight, Edward struggles between his thirst for blood and his love for Bella. This is an example of: A. Man vs. himself B. Man vs. nature C. Man vs. man D. Man vs. society
A. Man vs. himself
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I shall not see a place more dear, though I have been detained long by Calypso, lovliest among goddesses, who held me in her smooth caves, to be her heart’s delight, as Circe of Aeaea, the enchantress, desired me, and detained me in her hall. But in my heart I never gave consent. The best synonym for the word “detained” as it is used in line 31 is A. loved B. tortured C. imprisoned D. aided
C. imprisoned
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Name the three kinds of 'point-of-view', and the differences between them.
1st person ("I" am the narrator); 3rd person limited (only reveals the thoughts/feelings of one character); 3rd person omniscient (reveals the thoughts/feelings of more than one character).
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"When Ms. Chaves’ alarm clock woke her at seven o’clock that morning, she had no idea that today would be the longest day of her life." What literary device is this an example of?
FORESHADOW—a hint/clue of what might happen in the future.
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When I am too sad and too skinny to keep keeping, when I am a tiny thing against so many bricks, then it is I look at trees. When there is nothing left to look at on this street. Four who grew despite concrete. Four who reach and do not forget to reach. Four whose only reason is to be and be. What message does the narrator imply when she says, “four who grew despite concrete”? A. Trees can grow anywhere B. When you are faced with a challenge, you should give up C. When you are faced with a challenge, it is possible to overcome it D. Trees prefer the city to the country
C. When you are faced with a challenge, it is possible to overcome it
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Name the four types of conflict.
1. Man vs. self 2. Man vs. man 3. Man vs. nature 4. Man vs. society