Vocabulary
A violent or forceful flow; flood, rush, or outpouring
torrent
Define literal.
Literal language refers to words that mean exactly what they say.
a figure of speech in which words repeat at the beginning of successive sentences, clauses, or phrases.
Anaphora
a struggle between a character and an outside force such as another character, society, nature, or technology.
external conflict
What does the bass symbolize?
True passion, love for fishing, an important part of himself
Define pensively.
thoughtfully
language that uses similes, metaphors, hyperboles and other types of speech to convey a meaning beyond literal interpretation.
Figurative
Every breath you take
Every move you make
Every bond you break
Every step you take
I'll be watching you
Anaphora
the author tells the reader exactly what the character is like.
direct characterization
What did the end of Amigo Brothers reveal about Felix and Antonio?
It reveals now that the fight is over, and they both tried their best, so they prioritize their friendship again, regardless of who won.
To drive away, make (a doubt, feeling, or belief) disappear.
dispelled
I’m so hungry, I could eat a horse.
Figurative: the writer is so hungry they could eat a large amount of food.
Define or give an example of anadiplosis.
A word or group of words located at the end of one clause or sentence is repeated at or near the beginning of the following clause or sentence.
Ex: I was afraid. Afraid of failing in front of everyone.
Define internal conflict.
a character’s struggle within their own mind, often involving opposing emotions, desires, or beliefs. A difficult decision or psychological battle that can cause inner turmoil.
The following is the theme to which story?
The story explores the delicate balance between friendship and competition, highlighting how relationships can be tested by external pressures.
Amigo Brothers
wild, excited or uncontrolled
Frenzied
I stayed up late last night, I’m so exhausted!
Literal
From the movie The Gladiator:
"The general who became a slave; a slave who became a gladiator; a gladiator who defied an emperor"
Anadiplosis
The author suggests to the reader what the character is like by describing the way the character acts or what other characters insinuate about them.
Indirect characterization
What was the main idea of the passage from The Things They Carried?
The soldiers endure an incredible amount of weight of all the physical things in their backpack, yet it doesn't compare to the weight of the one item such as memory.
Define resilience AND use it in a sentence.
The ability to bounce back and keep going when you face difficult or stressful situations.
The athlete showed incredible resilience after returning to the soccer field after months of tireless physical therapy.
Provide an example of a literal statement and a figurative statement.
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Provide an example of either anaphora or anadiplosis other than the ones used in this game.
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Provide an example of an internal conflict and an example of an external conflict from the stories we read.
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What is the theme of The Bass, The River, and Sheila Mant?
Sacrificing a part of yourself to gain acceptance from others often leads to regret.
Don’t compromise or change who you are to please others.
Identity - the struggle between being yourself and dealing with social pressures.