It states the main idea and introduces the reader to the topic. It guides the whole paragraph.
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A theme is ____
the main idea of a story
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What is the setting of "Abuela Invents the Zero?"
New Jersey in the winter, at a church
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Why is the story titled "Sugarcane Fire?"
There is a sugarcane fire which is what helps brings Annette and Romero together.
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What is irony?
When what happens is the opposite of what you'd expect.
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A good topic sentence _____.
isn't too broad or specific and it is not a general fact that everyone accepts as true (for example, there are books a in a library)
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What is meant by a story's plot?
The sequence or order of events in a story.
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What is the conflict of the story?
She is ashamed of her grandmother and doesn't want to be seen with her. She ignores her in the church and must deal with the consequences.
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Describe Romero.
He's a junior high student who likes older women. He likes Veronica and is brave enough to buy tickets to high school events so he can see her.
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Ecstatic is a synonym of the word ___.
happy
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What are transitions?
Words or phrases that show the connection between one idea and the next.
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A conflict is _______.
a struggle or problem between opposing forces (character versus character, character versus himself)
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How does Connie change at the end of the story?
She realizes she hurt her grandmother by ignoring her. She learned that her actions have consequences.
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How is the relationship between Annette and Romero ironic?
Romero thinks Veronica would never notice him because he's a year younger than she is. When Annette flirts with him it is ironic because she is even older than Veronica.
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assume is ___
to believe or expect something to be true
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Adjectives make our writing better because____.
they bring the writing to life so the reader can visualize the events and better understand them
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A story's setting is ___.
where and when it takes place
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Explain the title of the story.
Abuela says she felt like a "zero" at the church when Connie ignored her. This makes Connie think about the number zero in a new way.
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What is the setting of the story?
a Texas town, a hayride, a high school dance
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A compromise is ___
a deal
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Green tea has many health benefits. Is this a good or bad topic sentence? Why?
Good because it is specific and the writer can explain the benefits of green tea.
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Characters are _____.
the people in the story
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What doesn't Connie do at the church?
When her grandmother gets lost and is wandering around, she doesn't get up to help her back to her seat.
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How does Veronica feel about Romero?
She seems to be a little annoyed with him. She doesn't share the same romantic feelings that Romero has for her.