Name this signpost
Name this Sign post
Character traits
Reading
word parts
100

 A character suddenly stops and realizes something huge that changes their understanding of a situation or the conflict. Which signpost is this?

  • A) Again and Again

  • B) Aha Moment

  • C) Words of the Wiser

  • D) Contrast and Contradiction

B — Aha Moment (Anchor Question: How might this change things?)

100

A wise character shares his or her wisdom or advice in an effort to help the main character with a problem or a decision.

Words of the wiser.

100

I am willing to wait and endure without complaint. Which character trait am I showing?

A) impatient 

B) patient/ patience 

B) Patient/ patience

100

What is a moment of great intensity in the plot?


Climax 

100

What is the meaning of the root civ?

  • A) Water

  • B) Citizen or relating to a city

  • C) To see or look

  • D) Ten or tenth

B (civ as in civic, civilian)

200

 What is the main anchor question a reader should ask when they encounter a Memory Moment (a flashback or sudden memory)?

  • A) "Who is telling this story?"

  • B) "Why might this memory be important?"

  • C) "When will the story return to the present?"

  • D) "Is this memory real or fake?"

  • B) "Why might this memory be important?"

200

I'm so afraid of heights.  Let's go climb that fire tower.


Contrast and Contradictions

200

Samiel has a willingness to openly say what is known to be true. Which character trait is he showing?

A)dishonest  B) loyal   C) honesty 

Honesty 

200

What is the perspective from which a story is being told?


Point of view 

200

. Which of the following correctly matches a word part from your list to its definition?

  • A) aqua = earth

  • B) ist = a place where things are kept

  • C) cent = ten

  • D) civ = relating to citizens or community

D) civ = relating to citizens or community

300

You are reading a novel, and the author keeps mentioning a specific green scarf in different chapters. This signpost is called:

  • A) Contrast and Contradiction

  • B) Words of the Wiser

  • C) Again and Again

  • D) Aha Moment

Again and again

300

When a word or idea is repeated in the text

Again and Again

300

I like showing concern for others through words and actions. Which character trait am I showing?

Caring

300

What is it called when you give non living things human characteristics?

Personification 

300

What does the suffix ure mean?

  • A) State, act, process, or condition

  • B) Full of or characterized by

  • C) Able to be done

  • D) In the direction of

A) State, act, process, or condition

400

Read the scenario: Max is usually the quietest, most polite kid in class. Suddenly, during lunch, he slams his hands on the table and yells at his best friend. Which signpost did Max just trigger?

  • A) Memory Moment

  • B) Tough Questions

  • C) Contrast and Contradiction

  • D) Words of the Wiser

C) Contrast and Contradiction

400

Oh no! Mom and dad are in danger.  I can only save one of them.  Who should it be?

Tough questions

400

Victor does not want to share his markers for the art project. What character trait is he showing?

Selfish 

400

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

Exposition 

400

What is the meaning of the root cent?

  • A) One thousand

  • B) Five

  • C) One hundred

  • D) Half

What is the meaning of the root cent?

  • A) One thousand

  • B) Five

  • C) One hundred

  • D) Half

500

?????

no points 

500

"It was like a light bulb went off in my head. I knew what I had to do”

Aha! Moment 

500

I always show regard for myself, others, property, and those in authority.

Respect

500

What comes after the Climax?

Falling Action

500

 What is the meaning of the suffix ist?

  • A) A person who does or believes something

  • B) The study of a subject

  • C) Without or lacking

  • D) To become or make

  • A) A person who does or believes something