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Theme
Prose
Figures of Speech
Plot
Miscellaneous
100
What is a topic?
A topic is a big idea, "the what". It is what the story is about.
100
The opposite of prose is _________.
Poetry.
100
A simile is a comparison that uses the words _____ or ____.
"Like", "as"
100
What is the main problem of the story?
Conflict
100
The American Flag is a ___________ of ________
The American Flag is a symbol of freedom
200
Why can't "friendship" be a theme?
Because it is a topic. It is not a lesson.
200
True or false: This question is not in prose.
False. This question is written in prose.
200
A metaphor is a comparison that _________________.
Does not use the words "like" or "as" and says something "is" something else.
200
Events that occur in the story and lead up to the climax are called _______ .
Rising Action
200
Name the two types of perspectives and provide a description of each.
Subjective: reveals writer's feelings/thoughts/opinions Objective: Facts/figures; purpose is to inform; tends to be unbiased
300
When determining a theme, why are topics important?
Topics help us find the theme. Topics are the "what" while theme is the "so what".
300
What is an example of prose? (Do not name the types)
"The Smallest Dragonboy"
300
"The letter was waiting for me on the table" is an example of which figure of speech?
Personification
300
What works out the decision from the conflict?
Resolution
300
What is the difference between indirect and direct characterization?
In direct characterization, the author tells us about the characters whereas in indirect characterization, the author shows us.
400
Give an example of a theme from Babe.
Answers may vary.
400
What are the four TYPES of prose?
Novella, novel, short story, article.
400
What is the definition of idiom?
A commonly used expression that is not literally true.
400
Name the part of the plot line where readers learn the names of the characters and learn about the setting
Exposition
400
Name two terms that contribute to the setting
Mood and Tone
500
Give an example of a short story and an example of an article
Answers may vary: Smallest Dragonboy - short story, "The Story of Bottled Water" - article
500
What is an example of an idiom?
Answers may vary.
500
List the plot line in order
Exposition, Conflict, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
500
What is the difference between dialect and accent?
Dialect is the way that a language is spoken in a particular region whereas an accent is developed when someone learns a second language and doesn't speak it like a native speaker of that language.