Point of View
Conflict
Figurative Language
Comprehension Ques.
100
Give an example of first person point of view.
example must include I, me, my
100
What are the two categories of conflict?
Internal and _____________
external
100
This sentence has two pieces of figurative language. What are they?
This house is a prison and it has the world's worst food!
metaphor and hyperbole
100
What is the setting (where and when) for the short story Seventh Grade by Gary Soto?
The story takes place in Fresno on the first day of middle school.
200
Give an example of third person point of view.
Example should include he, she, they
200
What are the 4 types of conflict?
man vs. man
man vs. self
man vs. nature
man vs. society
200
This sentence has two pieces of figurative language. What are they?
The door creaked and groaned as the two terrified teenagers pushed it open.
onomatopoeia and alliteration
200
How is the setting important to the conflict of the story?
Answers will vary.
The setting is important to the conflict because the "first day of school" is usually associated with anxiety with trying to impress and can only happen on the first day of school at school.
300
What person is Seventh Grade by Gary Soto written in? Prove it.
It is written in third person omniscient because in paragraph 53 it shows Victor's thoughts and in paragraph 56 it shows Mr. Bueller's thoughts.
300
Give me an example of man vs. nature.
When the main character is struggling with the weather or a natural disaster.
300
Why would an author write, "The old Ford smoked and coughed as it chugged down the road." Instead of, " The truck went down the road."
The author wanted to show instead of tell. It makes it more interesting to read. Answers will vary
300
scowl-an angry or bad-tempered expression
Why does Michael scowl all the time?
He thinks since male models scowl that it attracts girls.
400
What is the difference between third person limited and third person omniscient?
Limited the narrator knows only one person's thoughts and feeling. Omniscient the narrator knows all characters thoughts and feelings.
400
Which kind of conflict is in our story Seventh Grade? Prove it.
Man vs self
Victor was struggling within himself because he wanted to impress Theresa, but it was not working out for him.
400
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
The difference is a simile uses like or as. A metaphor does not.
400
In paragraph 48, it says, "Mr. Bueller understood that the boy didn't know French and turned away." Explain to us what is happening and why.
answers will vary
500
Where should you not look to determine point of view in a story?
Do not look in sentences in quotation marks.
500
Which three types of conflicts are external and why?
Man vs. man
man vs. nature
man vs. society.
These are all external because it is a struggle with an outside force.
500
How is a simile and a metaphor the same?
They both are figurative language that compares.
500
What do you think the theme or lesson learned is in this short story?
Be yourself