Show:
Plot Mountain
Thank You M'am
Symbols
Vocabulary
Miscellaneous
100
What is the 3rd part of plot mountain which includes the BIG EVENT or turning point in a story?
The Climax
100
Who are the main characters?
Roger and Mrs. Jones
100
Define symbolism.
When something represents an idea in a story.
100
Where and when a story takes place is called...
The Setting.
100
What type of sentence is this: Ran around the house like a monkey.
Sentence Fragment.
200
What is introduced in the rising action?
The conflict/ problem
200
What does Roger try and steal? Why?
He tries to steal Mrs. Jones' purse. He steals it for a pair of blue suede shoes.
200
Name one symbol from "Holes" and give the meaning.
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200
Define plot.
A sequence of events that include a problem and solution.
200
What are the two parts that create a complete sentence?
Subject and Predicate
300
What is the word that describes part 1 of plot mountain?
The exposition
300
Name one theme from "Thank You M'am" and support with text evidence.
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300
Name one symbol from "Hunger Games" and give the meaning.
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300
Making an educated guess using text evidence is called...
An Inference.
300
What are the three ways you can fix a run on sentence?
1. period 2. comma conjunction 3. semi-colon
400
What is introduced during the exposition? Why is this introduced?
The characters and setting. They are introduced to give the reader background on where the story is happening and what the characters are like.
400
True or False: Roger hears people in Mrs. Jones' house.
True
400
What does the "Golden Gloves" match (think of the end of the story) represent in the story, "Amigo Brothers"?
How friendship is more important than winning.
400
What is a theme?
A main idea or lesson in a story.
400
Define comma splice.
When two complete sentences are separated by only a comma.
500
Name the final two parts of plot mountain and what happens during each part.
Falling action: the problem is solved Resolution: the end is given where loose ends are tied up or a cliffhanger is shown. A lesson may be present.
500
Define the Author's Purpose in "Thank You M'am".
Treat others the way you want to be treated. or Ask for help. or Another approved by Ms. Arpin!
500
Describe difference between a symbol and a label.
A symbol represents a BIG IDEA in a story. A label is the literal meaning of an object or person.
500
Define author's purpose.
The message that the author is trying to send to the reader.
500
Name the four ways we learned how to use commas.
1. Introducing a person 2. Sequence words 3. Making a list 4. Appositives (extra information)