Signposts
In The Lion King, Mufasa and Scar are opposites of each other. Which signpost is this an example of?
Contrasts and Contradictions
Can theme be just one word? Explain
No, theme can not be just one word. It is a statement. If it is just one word it is considered a theme topic.
What does the process of characterization teach you about a character?
Their personality and traits
What word refers to the individual frames that each action in a graphic novel is enclosed in.
Panel
What is the largest land mammal that can't jump?
Elephant
Identify the signpost being used in the following excerpt: "Chelsea dribbled the ball and remembered what had happened at the last game when she missed both shots and her team ended up losing."
Memory Moment
True or false?
Themes must be inferred.
True
What character trait is revealed?
After pulling an all-nighter studying, Sue moved through the dance routine sluggishly. She was off beat and missed several moves.
A - Tired
B - Devoted
C - Bored
D - Nervous
B - Devoted
What is the word for the empty space between the panels in a graphic novel?
Gutters
What is the name of Andy's girlfriend in "On the Sidewalk Bleeding?"
Laura
In the short story "On the Sidewalk Bleeding," Andy wonders to himself if he is dying.
What signpost is this an example of?
Tough Questions
Julia wanted to become a doctor for as long as she could remember. In college when her friends were out at the mall or going out with friends, Julia spent all of her time studying. At graduation, Julia graduated with high honors and was offered a job shortly after. What is the theme?
A Studying is important.
B It is important to go to college.
C Hard work pays off.
C - Hard work pays off.
How would you characterize Mrs. Jones from the story "Thank You, Ma'am" by Langston Hughes? Provide 2 adjectives to describe her based on her actions.
Kind, forgiving, generous, thoughtful, compassionate, empathetic.
How do you know the difference between a thought bubble and a speech bubble?
A speech bubble typically has a pointed tail directed toward the speaking character. A thought bubble typically has an increasingly smaller chain of circles that is directed toward the thinking character.
Are zebras black with white stripes or white with black stripes.
Black with white stripes.
Identify the signpost being used in the following excerpt: "Always the word, Divorce. An ugly, breaking word. Divorce. Divorce."
Again and Again
True or False?
There can only be one theme in a story.
False
What three methods of characterization are used to explain Jane's personality?
Jane reluctantly walked into class, threw her bag onto the desk, and plopped down into her seat. The teacher said "Good morning, Jane," and she just replied with a loud sigh. Jane wondered why she even bothered coming to class.
Her actions, her words, her thoughts.
What is the term for the text in a graphic novel that contains the narration?
Caption
What is the main ingredient in hummus?
Chickpeas
In the story "Thank You, Ma'am" by Langston Hughes, what is the main Contrast & Contradiction?
When Roger tries to steal Mrs. Jones purse, she takes him to her home to wash his face and feed him. This is contradictory to what we might expect her to do.
One winter, a monkey found a snake stiff and frozen. The monkey felt sorry for the snake and so he picked the snake up and held it to his chest to try to warm it. The snake was quickly revived by the warmth, and because of its instincts, bit the monkey with all its might. What is the theme?
A Snakes are very dangerous.
B Don't hold snakes close to your chest.
C Even though you have good intentions, others may not
C - Even though you have good intentions, others may not.
Aside from directly telling you about a character's personality, name the other five ways in which an author tells us about a character's personality.
Their words
Their actions
Their thoughts
Their appearance
Their relationships with other characters
What is the term is used when an image creeps out of a panel into the gutter?
Bleed
What country invented tea?
China