Characterization and Theme
ACE
Words in Context
Linear and Non-Linear Plot
Grammar
100
What is theme?
a) Summary of events
b) A simple, one-word concept
c) A reoccurring message
d) The moral of the story
C) a reoccurring message
100
What does the C in ACE stand for?
Cite
100
Renew, reset, rebuild.
These all share the prefix re-. Based off of these words, what does re- likely mean?
Again
100
What is the difference between linear and non-linear plot? (Hint: Time)
Linear plot moves in chronological order while non-linear is all mixed up.
100
What punctuation mark goes in this sentence?
"Carlos wanted to buy tickets for the following concerts ____ rock, pop, and hip hop.
:
200
Some students are writing about Animal Farm, which of these could be their topic if they were writing about theme?
a) A story about animals taking over a farm
b) The mistreatment of those who work hard
c) Never be greedy
d) Pain
b) The mistreatment of those who work hard
200
What do you do in the Explain part of ACE?
Explain how your evidence ties back with your claim/answer.
200
Several governments around the world have stringent laws, so citizens of these countries must make sure they follow the laws exactly as they are written.
The word "stringent" likely means...
Strict
200
What part of the plot is #3?
Climax
200
What pronoun would go in this sentence?
Alana wanted to take _____ dog out for a walk.
her
300
When the the narrative explicitly tells the readers what the character is like.
Direct Characterization
300
Which of these is a strong claim if someone were to write a paper about school uniforms?
a) School uniforms are pre-determined clothing that some students must wear.
b) Students who wear school uniforms are all boring people.
c) School uniforms should not be enforced because students need to express themselves.
c) School uniforms should not be enforced because students need to express themselves.
300
Mrs. Dare could be very blunt, and the way she spoke sometimes made people think that she was mean or unfeeling.
A student is trying to prove that "blunt" means direct or sharp. What part of the sentence would prove their point?
"...the way she spoke sometimes made people think that she was mean or unfeeling."
300
An interruption that takes the readers back in time to a different scene that often reveals more about the present.
Flashback
300
What would we change the pronoun to so that it agrees with its antecedent?
Simon and Lucy went to the park all by herself.
themselves
400
"Berry was always smiling at people and he knew just what to do to make others feel better." is an example of what kind of characterization?
Indirect Characterization
400
Which of these would be the best evidence to prove the claim that "All restaurants should have live music to boost business"?
a) A local food critic says that he prefers eating at restaurants with music.
b) A study found that restuarants with live music attract more customers.
c) Data has proven that having live music draws in new employees.
B) A study found that restaurants with live music attract more customers.
400
"The silence came over everything again- a desperate silence, as though sound itself had been ripped from the earth. The wave had swallowed K. and disappeared into the far distance."
What emotion do the words "desperate" and "swallowed" have?
a) Happiness
b) Sadness
c) Fear
d) Anger
c) Fear
400
The point in the plot where the characters and setting are introduced.
(Options: Exposition, Falling Action, Rising Action, Climax, or Resolution)
Exposition
400
How would we combine the two sentences using a participial?
Luka traveled the trail carefully. He drew a map so he would not get lost.
(Hint: how would we change "traveled"?)
Luka traveling the trail carefully, he drew a map so he would not get lost.
500
Which statement is the BEST example of text evidence to support a theme about courage?
a) A book about dangerous wildlife
b) A psychology book over famous phobias
c) A dictionary that defines the word "courage"
d) A book about heroes who have faced great dangers
D) A book about heroes who have faced great dangers
500
Historically, men have dominated the field of science, and many women have not received professional credit or public recognition for their work. Rosalind Franklin, for example, was a chemist who did groundbreaking research into the structure of DNA, a type of molecule in cells that helps control their growth, activity, and reproduction. Franklin's X-ray photograph of DNA was shared, without her knowledge, with biologist James Watson.
What is the main claim in this passage? Why?
a) Women have often failed to receive credit for their scientific work.
b) Rosalind Franklin failed to receive credit for her research.
a) Women have often failed to receive credit for their scientific work.
500
Today’s informal discussion was like a conversation, with both of us adding references to our own lives. Yesterday’s discussion was the opposite; we talked only business, nothing personal.
What does the word "informal" mean?
Not formal, relaxed, friendly
500
When the story takes place in the very middle of time rather than the beginning or the end.
In Media Res
500
Which of these is correct?
a) The weather was freezing: however, we still went for a long walk.
b) The weather was freezing — however, we still went for a long walk.
c) The weather was freezing, however, we still went for a long walk.
d) The weather was freezing; however, we still went for a long walk.
d) The weather was freezing; however, we still went for a long walk.