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What is it called when the reader is on the edge of their seat in excitement or anticipation?
Suspense
You have 10 seconds to dab 20 times.
The reason the author is writing
Author's Purpose
Act out _________. Your team has 30 seconds to guess it.
The author's attitude towards the plot or characters
Tone
Act out _________. Your team has 30 seconds to guess it.
A character that opposes the protagonist
antagonist
Make your most convincing animal sound.
What type of figurative language?
"I haven't seen you in a million years!"
hyperbole
BUZZER! your hand up in the air until your team's next turn
What is it called when an item or element represents something abstract?
Symbolism
Act out _________. Your team has 30 seconds to guess it.
Hints at what will happen later
Foreshadowing
Challenge the other team to a dance-off! 20 seconds- Mrs. Soileau is the judge. Winner gets the points.
"The thing crept towards him in the darkness. As the night became black, it curled its claws around him."
Fearful is the _______ of this excerpt.
Mood
Describe ________ and your team must guess what it is in 1 minute
the reader must infer what the character is like based on their words and actions
Indirect characterization
Describe ________ and your team must guess what it is in 1 minute
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
Similes use like or as and metaphors don't
BUZZER! Describe ________ and your team must guess what it is in 1 minute
Name 2 things setting impacts and give examples from one of our novels/stories!
Characters, tone, mood, plot, etc./ Examples will vary
Challenge another team to a sit-up competition. You have 30 seconds. Winner gets the points!
When the outcome is unexpected
situational irony
Draw ________ and your team must guess what it is in 1 minute
What is the universal lesson in a story? Give a proper example of one.
Theme/ answers will vary but must be a complete statement, NOT a topic
Entire team must form 67.
A character that is the opposite of another character (often the protagonist) used to emphasize their characteristics
Foil
BUZZER! Draw ________ and your team must guess what it is in 1 minute
What is a Christmas-themed example of personification?
Answers will vary
Draw ________ and your team must guess what it is in 1 minute
What are 3 things you should check for when picking the best summary of a story/article?
1. Beginning, middle, end
2. Chronological order
3. Most important events are accounted for
or look for the most accurate wording
Challenge someone on another team to a staring contest. The other team gets to choose which of their teammates will battle you. Winner gets the points!
The author's word choice (chosen purposefully and impactfully)
Diction
BUZZER! Spell ____________.
When in plot progression is conflict or an inciting incident introduced?
Rising Action
Have your team guess ____________. You may only use one word.
A character that is universally recognized
Archetype or stock character
Have your team guess ____________. You may only use one word.
What is a figure of speech?
Speech that is not meant literally but used for an impact
Spell ____________.
Name all types of sensory language and give 1 example.
sight, taste, touch, smell, sound
examples will vary
Do a higher kick than Mrs. Soileau
Which 3 types of POV give insight into at least 1 character's thoughts and feelings?
1st person, 3rd person limited, and 3rd person omniscient
BUZZER! Stand on one leg without holding onto anything until it is your turn again.
What is a recurring symbol, element, or theme?
Motif
Rap about _______ for 20 seconds without using the word. Your team must guess the topic.
What is the STEAL strategy for characterization?
Speech, thoughts, effect on others, actions, and looks
BUZZER! Wall sit for 1 minute.
What is an idiom?
A group of words that has a meaning one cannot deduce
A movie starts at 3:17pm and ends at 5:06pm, but you must get to your car by 4:30pm to get to your friend's birthday party by 5:00pm. It takes you 6 minutes to walk to your car from the theater. How many minutes into the movie must you leave?