"The world is made up of two classes-- the hunters and the huntees."
What is "The Most Dangerous Game."
100
Giving special meaning to objects, things, relationships, or events that add an extra meaning to the item than its original. Example: Sound of Thunder = gun shot
What is symbolism.
100
The point of highest action or tension in the story.
What is climax.
100
Crazy hunter finds new prey. Authored by Richard Connell.
What is "The Most Dangerous Game."
100
Which means the most opposite of INFALLIBILITY:
a)Flexibility
b)Steadiness
c)Inaccuracy
What is inaccuracy.
200
"He held up a clod of dirt, trembling, "No, it can't be. Not a little thing like that. No!"'
What is "A Sound of Thunder."
200
A contrast between appearance and reality; usually reality is the opposite of what it seems. An example of this term can be when Rainsford, a huge hunting advocate, becomes hunted like an animal.
What is situational irony.
200
The part of the story when the conflict is developing and events build toward the climax
What is rising action.
200
A wife struggles to come to terms with her status and pride. Authored by Guy de Maupassant.
What is "The Necklace."
200
Which word means the most opposite of OBLIVIOUS:
a)Conscious
b)Lackadaisical
c)Forgetful
What is conscious.
300
"I'm hit."
What is "The Sniper."
300
The author drops hints that suggest events that will occur later in the story.
What is foreshadowing.
300
Part of the story that provides the setting, situation, and characters to the reader.
What is exposition.
300
Family gets a different meaning this battle. Authored by Liam O'Flaherty.
What is "The Sniper."
300
What word means the most opposite of IMPULSE
a)quick
b)slow
c)steady
What is slow.
400
"Mrs. McClellan, which poem would you like this evening?"
What is "There Will Come Soft Rains."
400
Descriptive words and phrases that recreate sensory experiences-- author describes smell, sight, taste, touche, and hear.
What is imagery.
400
The initial element of tension in a story that begins to move the plot along
What is the inciting force.
400
The future is changed forever. Authored by Ray Bradbury.
What is "A Sound of Thunder."
400
What does the capitalized word mean in the following sentence?
What is the opposite meaning of AFFABLE
a) disgusting
b) pleasant
c) questionable
d) forbidden
What is disgusting.
500
"She was simple since she could not be adorned; but she was unhappy as though kept out of her own class."
What is "The Necklace."
500
Giving human qualities to an object, animal, idea, or thing. An example: "It quivered at each sound, the house did."
What is personification.
500
The actions, tone, and details of the story establish this term with which the reader can identify.
What is mood.
500
Revenge gets a new name. Authored by Saki.
What is "The Interlopers."
500
What does the capitalized word mean in the following sentence?
1. The general's plan was to ANNIHILATE the invading army before they could reach the capitol.
a) keep
b) help
c) kill
d) aid