Punctuation
Where should the comma go in this sentence?
During the movie people would not stop talking.
After movie: During the movie, people would not stop talking.
What type of irony is this example?
"I just love getting stuck in traffic for hours," she muttered.
Verbal Irony
An author writes an article about recycling to encourage readers to reduce waste. What is the author’s main purpose?
To Persuade
What type of Notice and Note Signpost is it in the movie "The Lion King" when Mufasa has a talk with Simba about him growing up to be the next King?
Words of the Wiser
Finish the callback...1,2,3,4,5
6,7
Where should the hyphen go in this sentence?
She has thirty seven dollars in her wallet.
Between thirty and seven: thirty-seven
A librarian with an overdue book is an example of what type of irony?
Situational Irony
When examining character analysis what does the acronym STEAL stand for?
Speech, Thoughts, Effect on Others, Actions, Looks
In fiction, which Notice & Note signpost is present when a character suddenly acts in a way that is very different from their usual behavior?
Contrasts and Contradictions
If you read for 55 minutes one day and then 12 minutes the next day, how many minutes did you read?
67 minutes
What is the main purpose of an author using ellipses in a nonfiction article?
To show a pause or unfinished thought.
The character of Clark Kent being Superman to the audience is an example of what kind of irony?
Dramatic Irony
In "Craig Kielburger Reflects on Working Toward Peace," what is the author’s point of view?
He is hopeful that young people can create positive change.
When a word, phrase, or situation is repeated multiple times throughout the text is an example of what Notice and Note Signpost?
Again and Again
What is Unit 6 titled in our HMH Book? (There is no Unit 7)
Change Agents
Where should the hyphen go in this sentence?
The fast acting medication was very effective.
Between fast and acting: fast-acting
What type of irony is it if a police station is getting robbed?
Situational irony
In"Sometimes a Dream Needs a Push," what motivates Chris to join the wheelchair basketball team?
He is inspired by an elder in his church.
A flashback in a story would be an example of what type of Notice and Note Signpost?
Memory Moment
Laura Inglles Wilder, who was a famous author known for her Little House series, was born in what year?
1867
What are the 3 reasons a writer would use a colon?
To begin a list, to distinguish time, or in the salutation of a letter
Why might an author use dramatic irony in a story?
For suspense or humor.
In a story, a character refuses to help a friend and says, "I never help anyone who can't help themselves." Which STEAL element does this most clearly show?
Speech
If a character is described as "always honest, never telling a single lie," what Notice & Note signpost is being used?
Extreme and Absolute Language
Name all 6 Fiction Notice and Note SignPosts and the 1 Nonfiction SignPost learned to make it 7 total.
Contrasts and Contradictions, Tough Questions, Memory Moment, Again and Again, Words of the Wiser, Aha Moment, and Extreme/Absolute Language