Grammar
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a.) When I was little, I dressed up as a football player for Halloween.
b.) I love to eat candy I love to dress up, and I love everything about Halloween.
c.) my favorite holiday is thanksgiving.
What is ... a.) When I was little, I dressed up as a football player for Halloween?
Hint: It is a complex sentence.
Which adjective best describes the narrator in Tell-Tale Heart?
What is a.) concerned
b.) frustrated
c.) insane
d.) helpful
Which word matches the definition of a troubling situation?
a.) audacity
b.) predicament
c.) altruism
What is predicament?
When the story said, "...when I wished it twisted in my hand like a snake." What type of figurative language device is used there?
What is a simile?
What event would you consider the climax of “The Monkey’s Paw”?
What is... a.)Mr. White wishes for 200 pounds.
b.)Mr. White finds the paw before his wife unlocks the bolt.
c.) Mr. and Mrs. White look out the door and only see the lamplight flickering.
Which word in this sentence is the VERB?:
The old man screamed out the rope.
What is ...screamed?
Who called the police?
What is a.) the victim's wife who was in the other room
b.) the neighbor who heard a noise
c.) the victim's brother who checks in on him
What does baleful mean?
a.) worthy of sorrow
b.) filled with courage
c.) threatening, scary, evil
What is ... c.) threatening, scary, evil?
In the story the line states, "Death in approaching him stalked with his black shadow before him and enveloped the victim." What figurative language is this?
What is personification?
Which line was used to create an ominous or threatening mood?
What is a.)“His tones were so grave a hush fell upon the group.”
b.) “I’d like to go to India myself,” said the old man, “just to look around a bit.”
c.) “And what is there special about it?” inquired Mr. White.
Which sentence is a compound sentence?
a.) Halloween is in October while Thanksgiving is in November.
b.) Halloween is fun, but I enjoy Thanksgiving much more.
c.) Halloween and Thanksgiving bring joy to my family and my friends.
What is ...
b.) Halloween is fun, but I enjoy Thanksgiving much more.
What does the old man do when he hears the noise in the middle of the night?
What is...a.) he reaches for a gun
b.) he reaches for his dog
c. ) he begins crying
d.) he sits up and shouts, "Who's there?"
Which word matches this definition? to observe carefully; study; examine
a.) meddle b.) scrutinize c.) dispel
What is ... b.)scrutinize?
The story states, "I was never kinder to the old man than during the whole week before I killed him."
Which figurative language device is used here?
a. alliteration b. ) irony c.) personification
What is ... b.) irony
Which detail foreshadows that the story about the monkey's paw is true?
What is ... a.)Mr. White feels the paw move
b.) Herbert is able to beat Mr. White at chess
c.) Morris tells stories about his life in India
Which sentence contains the appositive phrase?
a.) After the game, my family and I went to the new restaurant, Joe's on Jolly.
b.) Payton Thorne, working to put points on the board, looked deep towards the end zone for an open receiver.
c.) Michigan State University, located in East Lansing, has many excellent academic programs.
What is ... a.) After the game, my family and I went to the new restaurant, Joe's on Jolly?
Why does the narrator want to kill the old man?
What is ... a.) he hates his eye
b.) he wants his gold and money
c. ) he is in love with his wife and needs him out of the way
Which word means to drive away or to dismiss?
a.) Dispel b.) Bramble c.) Desolate
What is .... a.) dispel?
What are some reading strategies good readers use?
a.) Day dreaming about the setting
b.) Visualizing about the setting, the plot, and the characters
c.) Pretending they know what is going on in the story
What is...b.) Visualizing about the setting, the plot, and the characters?
What is the theme in this story?
What is...a.) Everyone makes mistakes
b.) Small actions can result in joy and kindness
c.) Be careful what you wish for
Which word is the proper adjective in the following sentence?
Messi, an Argentine professional soccer player, entertains his fans with his amazing skills.
What is ... Argentine?
Which word matches the definition of bold, courageous, and daring?
a.) audacity
b.) dismissive
c.) altruism
What is audacity?
What does bewildered mean?
a.) very angry
b.) using kind words to replace harsh words
c.) confused or puzzled
What is...
c.) confused or puzzled
Why did the vampire lose his job at the blood bank?
What is ... He was caught drinking on the job.
What inferences can you make from the way St. Major Morris talks about the paw?
What is...a.) India is full of remarkable treasures
b.) Serving your country comes with great benefits
c.) The paw will bring sadness and bad luck