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Conflict
Characterization
Writing Style & Figurative Language
Grammar - Subjects & Verbs
Grammar - Objects & Subject Complements
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Trying to survive a blizzard is this type of conflict.
What is external, person vs. nature?
100
"Hopeful," "enthusiastic," and "cheerful" are all example of character _________.
What are traits?
100
"These days, going along Brooklyn, you'd see tons of little flags in the windows." This is an example of: A. Simile B. Metaphor C. Hyperbole D. Personification
What is C?
100
"The only light was coming from a window at the other end." (Avi 24) What is the subject of this sentence?
What is light?
100
"Miss Gossim always asked us questions about our military dads, brothers, sisters and moms." "Us' is: A. Indirect object B. Direct Object C. Predicate nominative D. Predicate adjective
What is A, indirect object?
200
Trying to decide whether to keep your candy for yourself or share it with a friend is this type of conflict.
What is internal, person vs. self?
200
"He's a good student," is an example of what type of characterization?
What is direct, because there are no specific details.
200
"I was covered with coal dust thick as a fried donut with fudge frosting." This is a: A. Simile B. Metaphor C. Hyperbole D. Personification
What is A. Simile?
200
"She opened the classroom door and we walked in." What are the two subjects in this sentence?
What is "she" and "we"?
200
"Rolanda was her first name." (Avi 23) Name is: A. Direct Object B. Indirect Object C. Predicate nominative D. Predicate adjective
What is C, predicate nominative?
300
Helen Keller learned to read, write and speak despite being deaf and blind. Her struggle is an example of this type of conflict.
What is external, person vs. nature?
300
"He got straight As for every quarter from kindergarten through his PHd!" is what type of characterization?
What is indirect, because it gives specific examples.
300
"She wasn't just clean, she glowed. A flower." This is an example of: A. Simile B. Metaphor C. Hyperbole D. Personification
What is B, metaphor?
300
"This war is so hard on so many." What is the verb in this sentence?
What is "is"?
300
"When it came to Miss Gossim, things were different." "Different" is a: A. Indirect object B. Direct Object C. Predicate nominative D. Predicate adjective
What is D, predicate adjective?
400
"You'll pay for what you've done!" the hero screamed at the sneering villain. What type of conflict is this likely to be?
What is external, person vs. person?
400
Lina loves to run and to break rules. From this we can ___________ that she is a freedom-loving person who won't be controlled.
What is infer?
400
When Ray Bradbury describes the wet, dreary Venus to make you feel Margo's sadness, he is creating a _________.
What is mood?
400
"There I was, dripping." What is the verb in this sentence? Is it action or linking?
What is was, linking?
400
"Only now Dr. Lomister was going to fire her." "Her" is a A. Indirect object B. Direct Object C. Predicate nominative D. Predicate adjective
What is B, direct object?
500
"I'll regret that day for the rest of my life," she said to herself. What type of conflict is this likely to represent?
What is internal, person vs. self?
500
Which best FORESHADOWS the idea that Jonas will leave the Community? A. He is disappointed when his parents laugh at 'love.' B. He volunteers to take care of Gabe. C. He talks with the Giver about what would happen if he fell in the river. D. He is surprised to be chosen as the Receiver.
What is C?
500
"Let me tell you something, that dumbwaiter wasn't just tight, it stunk to high heaven. I had to sit with my head against my pulled my knees, fingers of one hand squeezing my nose while my other hand grabbed the rope in front of me. When I pulled it, there was squeaking." In this paragraph from "Don't You Know There's A War On?", what is Avi using?
What are sensory details?
500
Fill in this sentence with 3 action verbs and 3 linking verbs. "I _______ the cat."
Possibilities: Action: Linking: I saw the cat. I am the cat. I pet the cat. I was the cat. I feed the cat. I will be the cat. I brush the cat. I will stay the cat. etc.
500
"The sweater she gave him was red." Which of these is MISSING from this sentence? A. Indirect object B. Direct Object C. Predicate nominative D. Predicate adjective
What is C, predicate nominative.