Literary Plots
In "Sticks," a father is obsessed with crossed sticks which the author says resembles this.
a crucifix
Identify the phrases and their functions: The dog slept under the table.
under the table, adverb
This titular character epitomizes defiance but ends up dead.
Antigone
Fix the subject-verb agreement error: The boy reading among the books are having a good time.
are should be is
Famous for its distinctive "laugh," this animal has a matriarchal society.
hyena
In Antigone, the Chorus warns that divine justice often punishes this quality.
hubris
Which is the adjective phrase? The book on the table belongs to me.
on the table
He sets out to please his father, but he begins to question his beliefs as something magical happens to him
Inan
What is a comma splice?
Two independent clauses joined incorrectly with only comma.
Despite its considerable size, this ursine mammal can run at speeds of 35 mph.
grizzly bear
This character's sacrifice liberates her family from oppressive rule.
Mariam
Identify the phrases and their functions: She ran with great speed through the dark forest.
with great speed, adverb; through the dark forest, adverb
She is commemorated with photos of herself as a baby.
the mom in "Sticks"
What are two ways of correcting a comma splice?
separate the clauses with a comma and one of the FANBOYS, or use a semi-colon
If one drop of blood falls into 25 gallons of water, this predator will know.
great white shark
Zelie must choose whether or not to trust this former enemy.
Inan
Identify the phrases and their functions: The painting of the sunset on the back wall was purchased at a flea market.
of the sunset, adjective; on the back wall, adjective; at a flea market, adverb.
Representatives of the next generation, these two may benefit the most from Mariam's sacrifice. (names, please)
Zalmai and Aziza
Name the error: The road winding among the trees along the seaside cliff, slick from rain and fog, spiraling down to the sea.
It is a sentence fragment.
This tiny creature packs nature's most powerful punch, one that can move faster than a bullet.
A mantis shrimp strikes at 23m/s with an acceleration of 98,000 m/s2.
The reason Shakespeare's beloved is forever young and beautiful.
She is preserved in his poem.
Identify the phrases and their functions: In addition to science, I enjoy browsing through the dictionary and doing math problems on cafe napkins.
in addition to science, adverb; through the dictionary, adverb; on cafe napkins, adjective
This eye of heaven is too hot for an apt comparison to this poet's beloved.
sun, Shakespeare
Correct the error: Neither the boy in the red coat nor the dogs running at his feet was aware of the alien spaceship descending silently from the sky above.
was should be were
This animal's fingerprints are so similar to humans that its prints can confuse crime-scene investigators.
koala