Figurative Language
What is a simile?
A sentence describing two things using like or as.
What is a noun?
A person, place, or a thing.
What is the main/big event in a story called?
The climax.
What are main characters?
The characters that the story mostly focuses on.
What is the name of Vince's dad?
Anthony.
What is a metaphor?
A sentence describing two things without using like or as.
What are some examples of pronouns?
He, she, him, her, they, we.
What is the ending of a story called?
The resolution.
What are some different types of tone?
Some could be formal, informal, persuasive, neutral, or inspirational.
What is the name of the guy in the back of Vince's car in the beginning?
Jimmy Rat.
What is a verb?
A word that describes an action that is happening.
What are eight traditional parts of speech?
Nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections.
What is theme?
The subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person's thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic.
What does the author's message mean in a story?
It is the main idea or theme that an author is trying to convey.
When Vince talks about his family being in the vending machine business, what does that actually mean?
His family is apart of the mafia.
What is an idiom?
A phrase with a meaning that's different from the literal meanings of the words.
What are some examples of prepositions?
On, in, at, to, from, with, under, over.
How does the setting affect the theme of a story?
By establishing mood or influencing characters actions later on.
What is a dynamic character?
A character who changes and evolves throughout the story.
Why is it hard for Vince to do things normal boys can?
Some people know about his family and are scared to talk to him or do things with him.
What is personification?
When an object is given human characteristics.
What are some examples of interjections?
Wow, ouch, hey, oh no.
How do the characters' motivations and conflicts contribute to the theme?
They drive the plot, reveal character depth, and highlight universal truths or ideas.
What is the difference between mood and tone?
Tone is the author's attitude towards the subject, while mood is the emotional atmosphere or feeling the writing evokes in the reader.
What's the name of the girl Vince took on a date in the beginning?
Angela.