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Types of Sentences
Literary Devices
Characterization
Tone and Mood
Random Questions!
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This type of sentence is an independent clause that has one subject and one predicate
What is a simple sentence
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What is the difference between flashback and foreshadow?
Flashback: tells the reader about something that happened in the past and gives clues that helps the reader understand the character better Foreshadow: a hint about something that WILL happen later in the story
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What are the two types of characterization?
Indirect and Direct
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____________ is the author's attitude and __________ is the READERS emotions and feelings
tone and mood
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What are the elements of a plot diagram?
exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
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This sentence is created by joining two simple (independent) sentences with a conjunction.
What is a compound sentence
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Which sentence has a FLASHBACK? A. Ike dranka refreshing glass of water. B. The park opened early on weekend mornings. C. Bill trembled when he thought about the flood last year.
C. Bill trembled when he thought about the flood last year.
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Brajon is a hardworking student that does his homework and will study for his upcoming test This character is hard worker. Is this an indirect or direct example of characterization?
Direct Characterization
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Read this passage and select the tone of the story: I just saw Cara's new baby, Adam, for the first time. He is such a sweetie! he looks a whole lot like his dad. Cara is doing very well. She's already up and about, cooking dinner and stuff. Nothing can keep her down. Joey's the proud papa, bragging about how his son will be a baseball star someday. A. serious B. excited C. angry D. sarcastic
B. Excited
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A dove is a symbol of________________
peace
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What is the Acronym for Coordinating Conjunctions
FANBOYS BONUS QUESTION!!!!! LIST THE coordinating conjunctions (extra 100 points)
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Which sentence(s) include foreshadowing? A. Mr. Cantone never expected the day to be so important. B. The new color on the house was bright and inviting. C. The dark clouds loomed over the water and filled everyone with fear.
A, B, and C
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Tyler always shares his toys with his cousin. He also helps his mother wash the dishes after every dinner and mows the lawn for his dad. In addition, he lets his classmates borrow his pencils when they forget to bring them to class. What adjective describes Tyler? This is what type of characterization?
Indirect characterization Answers will vary: generous, giving, kind
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Read this passage and select the mood of the story: I just saw Cara's new baby, Adam, for the first time. He is such a sweetie! he looks a whole lot like his dad. Cara is doing very well. She's already up and about, cooking dinner and stuff. Nothing can keep her down. Joey's the proud papa, bragging about how his son will be a baseball star someday. A. confused B. surprised C. fearful D. cheerful
D. Cheerful
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What is the main idea of this paragraph? Daylight savings time is a good idea because it stays light later into the evening. People use less electricity during daylight savings time. they do not have to turn on their lights as early. People have more time to work outside in the evening.
Daylight savings is a good idea
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Create a compound sentence: Deana and Andrea like ice cream. They enjoy eating Italian food more.
Deana and Andrea like ice cream, but they enjoy eating Italian food more
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Mia walked carefully along a path. She was moving toward an old mine. Signs warned of possible dangers. She saw a large hole near the entrance to the mine. Still, she kept looking for her missing cat. She was afraid Sage might have been kidnapped. She remembered teh last time she had lost a pet. She had cried for days over her lost puppy Samson. Which detail is a flashback?
Mia remembered the last time she had lost a pet.
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John is clumsy. He constantly trips over things and runs into doors. What type of characterization is used? What character trait describes John?
Direct Clumsy
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What was the difference of tone from the beginning of The American Slurp to the end of the story.
Answers will vary. The tone went from being negative (sitting stiff, disgraced, awkward) to positive- humorous. (We all slurp, we all are like in one way or another)
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When watching TV, you see an commercial for going to Shlitterbahn. What is the author's purpose in creating this commercial?
Persuasion!
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A compound sentence has _____ subjects and _____ predicates joined by a _______ and a ______________.
two, two, comma, coordinating conjunction
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Which sentence is an example of foreshadowing and which sentence is an example of flashback. WHY? Whenever Ben and Roger played basketball, Ben always lost. It didn't make any difference how hard he tried. Ben just seemed doomed to defeat. One day, Ben found a shiny penny on the street. Then he thought back to when his dad was first teaching him to play. "Remember, Ben, it's a game. Play for fun. Winning isn't everything," Dad said. Ben stuck the penny in his pocket and forgot all about it. The next weekend, Ben and Roger got together for a game. Both boys played well, But finally Ben won! Ben didn't know at the time that his luck had changed forever!
Foreshadowing: Ben found a shiny penny on the ground. Why- because the shiny penny is the hint that things may change for Ben. Flashback: Ben's conversation with his dad. Why- because it happened in the past.
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Marisa would never lie to her best friend. She always tells her friend the truth. Her friend knows she can trust her with anything. What type of characterization is used? What character trait is used?
Indirect Answers will vary: trustworthy, loyal
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List details that might create a happy mood in the story I am so excited to go the Homecoming dance. My friends and I will have a great time laughing and dancing. Maybe I will even get to dance with my crush. I just can't wait for Friday!
excited, great time, laughing, dance, can't wait
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Make an inference: Stacie's heart is pouncing as she waits for the mail truck. School is out for the year, and her last report car will be coming in the mail. She does not know how well she did in reading. Just as she's about to go back into the house, the mail truck pulls into her driveway! How does Stacie MOST LIKELY feel as she waits? A. Sad B. Nervous C.Tired D. Happy
B. Nervous