Vocab
Define INFERENCE
A guess you make based on the information you have
What is mood?
The emotion the author strives to produce in the reader
What is the climax in a story?
The major turning point in the story; "final battle"
Who was Tiny Tim?
Bob Cratchit's youngest son. He was also sick.
What does our S.T.A.R. acronym mean?
Safety, Trustworthy, Attitude, Responsibility
Define Calibrate
To measure precisely
What is tone?
The writer's attitude or feelings about a certain topic
What is conflict in a story?
problem
Who is the protagonist of ACC?
Scrooge
True or False:
Students can get on their Chromebook whenever they want.
FALSE
Define cattywampus
going badly, awkwardly, or in the wrong direction
What is theme?
An idea, lesson, or message an author conveys to the reader
What is a protagonist and an antagonist?
Antagonist: person or thing causing problem/conflict for protagonist
What was the resolution in A Christmas Carol?
Scrooge learned his lesson and kept Christmas in his heart for the rest of his life. Helped Bob Cratchit's family
Which moon phase comes after a Waxing Gibbous?
Full Moon
What 2 vocab words did we have in Unit 2 that meant ghost or spirit?
What is onomatopoeia?
a word that sounds like what it is describing; words that sound like what they mean.
What things do we find in the exposition of a story? (3 things)
characters, setting (when and where), introduce conflict
Who is the antagonist of ACC?
Scrooge
How old was Dickie when he took his test?
12 years old
What vocab word means, "A commotion or fuss"
hullabaloo
What is personification?
Giving nonhuman things human traits/qualities
What are the 5 types of external conflict in literature that we discussed this semester?
Character v. Character
Character v. Nature
Character v. Supernatural
Character v. Society
Character v. Technology
What is the theme for ACC?
Treat others how you want to be treated.
It is never too late to change.
Solve this equation:
-2x - 8 = 114
-61