Figurative Language/Theme/Infer
Point of View
Poetry and Plays
Vivid Vocabulary
Wild Card
100

I am a direct comparison.

What is a metaphor?

100

The narrator's point of view. Provide evidence:

 The dishes flew and the engine of turmoil raged. That was sound of my parents fighting. I wish they got along, but wishes don't amount to much in the real world. Goals do, however. And I have several goals. For one, I want to go to college. For two, I want to get scholarships for college. And for three, I want to excel at something for which scholarships are offered. 

What is First-Person Explanation: That was first-person because the narrator tells the story first-hand, from the perspective of "I."

100

Words or instructions in a play that are written in italics and enclosed by parenthesis

What are stage directions?

100

The place, time, period, and atmosphere of a story.

What is setting?

100

Words around another word that can help you figure out the meaning of the word.

What are context clues?

200

Language that appeals to the 5 senses.

What is sensory details/imagery?

200

The narrator's point of view. Provide evidence:

The Green Fox's legs were sore. He had been sitting on a tree branch for several hours waiting for the Sheriff. He believed that the Sheriff would be coming this way to transport some prisoners, one of whom might be the Green Fox's best friend, Lavender Luke. The Green Fox heard the sound of hooves approaching. He swung down from the branch by his knees and observed an armored carriage with the royal symbol on the door. "That's our mark. Get ready boys!" the Green Fox shouted to his men.

What is Third-Person Limited Explanation: That was third-person limited because the narrator reveals the internal thoughts and feelings of a single character (the Green Fox).

200

In a play, the conversation between characters; it advances the plot and reveals conflict.

What is dialogue?

200

An object or color which represents a deeper meaning.

What is symbolism?

200

Concludes the action and ensures that all important plot lines have been tied.

What is resolution?

300

What is the theme of :Beauty and the Beast?

A. Don't go in dark, mysterious castles. 

B. Some people are pretty, but some aren't.

 C. Don't look in the mirror too often. 

D. Don't judge people by how they look.

What is D- Don't judge people by how they look?

300

The narrator's point of view. Provide textual evidence for your answer:

 "You must get the golden key from the Sugar Toast Forest," said the Peanut Butter Wizard. He knew that their quest would be hard, so he gave them a bit of advice, "All you have is one another, so stick together." Jelly Girl and Banana Boy nodded eagerly. They were both afraid of the Sugar Toast Forest. Neither of them had ever left home before, but they had heard tales, frightful tales.

What is Third-Person Omniscient Explanation: That was third-person omniscient because the narrator reveals the internal thoughts and feelings of more than one character (Peanut Butter Wizard, Jelly Girl, and Banana Boy).

300

The use of a word or phrase more than one time--used to emphasize.

What is repetition? 

300

Using a mixture of the author's words and your own to prove an answer.

What is paraphrasing?


300

The beginning of the story where the characters and setting are being introduced. 

What is exposition?

400

Lauren looked at her watch, grabbed her books and ran to the bus stop. When she got to the bus stop, she realized she forgot her lunch. Lauren ran back to the house and grabbed her lunchbox. When Lauren got back to the bus stop, she realized she missed the bus. 

What word would best describes Lauren?

 A. playful B. disorganized C. worried D. athletic

What is B- disorganized?

400

You hit the jackpot!- Freebie

What is 7th SLJH ELA is the best!

400

Identify where the personification is in the poem: 

"Have you got a brook in your little heart, Where bashful flowers blow, And blushing birds go down to drink, And shadows tremble so?" Emily Elizabeth Dickinson, Have You Got A Brook In Your Little Heart?

What is bashful flowers/ blushing birds / shadows tremble?

400

Making notes while reading to help with understanding and answering questions.

What is annotation?

400

The delightful aroma of food cooking in the kitchen made my mouth water. What does aroma mean?

What is smell?

500

Using prior knowledge and what you read to determine what is happening.

What is an inference? 

P.S. This is an easy 500 surprise!

500

The narrator's point of view. Provide evidence:

You should always follow the I-CARE Creed at SLJH. You are a good citizen for treating others with respect. 

What is Second-Person Explanation: This is second-person because it is narrated from "your" perspective.

500

The main unit of a poem that varies in length.

What is line?

500

The long hike up to the top of the mountain was extremely grueling. Does grueling mean?

What is tiring?

500

Marcia is a novice soccer player. It is her first day of practice. What does novice mean?

What is beginner?