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Elements of Lit
Poetry
Writing
Parts of Speech
Novels
100
main characters, setting, plot, theme, point-of-view
What are the 5 elements of Literature?
100
A figure of speech in which two things are compared using like or as.
What is Simile?
100
a sentence in the first introductory paragraph that tells what the article or paper is about.
What is a thesis?
100
A person, place or thing.
What is a noun?
100
Tom Joad
What is the main character in the novel Grapes of Wrath?
200
place and time
What are the two parts of setting?
200
A verse is generally considered a single line. A stanza is a unit with in a larger poem.
What is the difference between verse (line) and stanza?
200
usually the first word in a paragraph, to alert you to a new topic or change in direction of a paper. For example: First, second, and Finally.
What is a transition word?
200
Adjective
What part of speech modifies a noun?
200
Dust Bowl, 1930's, american depression era
What is the setting of Grapes of Wrath?
300
idea, concept, or lesson to be learned by reading the story.
What is theme?
300
"Rah, Rah Radish"
What is an Alliteration
300
a paragraph in the body of an article or paper giving details to prove the point being made with details?
What is a supporting paragraph?
300
An action word such as: "run"
What is a verb?
300
The Asian New Year celebrated in February.
What is Tet?
400
Mood is created by YOU as you read. Tone is what feeling the author creates as you read
What is the difference between the mood and tone in a story?
400
A 3 line poem with line one- 5 syllabals, line two- 7 syllables, and line 3 5 syallabals.
What is Haiku
400
the first sentence of every paragraph informing the reader of the next point or idea to be presented.
What is a Topic sentence?
400
"L" and "Y": for example: slow"LY"
What two letters do most adverbs end with?
400
Vietnamese refugees that fled from Saigon when it fell onto boats.
What are "Boat People"? (in the novel Inside Out & Back Again)
500
exposition, rising action, climax, falling action & resolution.
What are the five parts of plot?
500
A , A , B, B, A rhyme pattern.
What is the rhyme pattern of a Limerick?
500
Voice, organization, fluency, conventions, word choice
What are the six good writing traits?
500
noun, verb, adjective & adverb
What are the four major parts of speech?
500
the theme of the novel Inside Out & Back Again.
What is change?