Nouns
The word TEAM is this kind of noun(s)
common, collective
What kind of verb is LOOKED in the following sentence.
She looked in her locker for her book.
action
What kind of verb is the AM in the following sentence:
I AM going to order pizza for dinner tonight.
Helping
The time and place a story is set
A character in conflict with the main character.
antagonist
The word GRAPEFRUIT is this kind of noun(s)
Jeopardy is what type of noun?
proper
What kind of verb is the word IS in the following sentence:
Mrs. Brockhaus IS the favorite teacher among high school Freshman.
linking
The struggle against 2 opposing forces
A character who is not very well developed; has a few identifiable characteristics; usually a side kick.
flat character
SKATEBOARDS is this kind of noun(s)
common, concrete, plural, compound
Dr. Jones is announcing at the graduation ceremony.
What type of verb is in italics?
helping
What kind of verb is the word RODE in the following sentence:
After the loss, the team RODE the bus home in silence.
action
plot line
A character that changes throughout the story.
dynamic character
List 3 ABSTRACT nouns
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Abstract- idea, love, knowledge, friendship
List 3 collective nouns.
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All of the toys (is/are) going to charity for Toys 4 Tots.
are
A narrator that knows the thoughts/feelings about all the characters. (hint: point of view)
3rd person omniscient
A character that is fully developed- you know a lot about them.
round character
Explain the difference between collective and plural nouns
Plurals end in s and mean more than one
Collective is a group of people/things but is considered as one/singular
Using the word IS, come up with 2 sentences. One sentence using it as a LINKING verb and one sentence using it as a HELPING verb.
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Using the word WERE, come up with 2 sentences. One sentence using it as a LINKING VERB and one sentence using it as a HELPING VERB.
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EX: We were hungry. (linking)
EX: We were running in the race (helping)
Explain each of the 6 elements of the plot line.
Exposition- Introduces character and setting
Inciting Incident- Event that sets the conflict in motion
Rising Action- Series of events that lead to the climax
Climax- When the conflict/tension reaches its highest point
Falling Action- After the climax; when the conflict is starting to get resolved
Conclusion/Resolution- Conflict is fully resolved ("happily ever after")
Draw and label the 6 elements in the plot line
Exposition Inciting Incident
Rising Action Climax
Falling Action Conclusion/Resolution