Vocab Check #11 (Monster Days 1 & 2)

Front

Fear can lead to contradictory reactions in some stories: _____________

Back

Theme

Front

Jack wanted an apple but only had a quarter. After working hard, he earned enough for five apples, but the price increased. His mom helped him with extra money, allowing him to buy the apples.

Back

The author used Jack's mom and her kindness to surprise Jack with the money he needed.

Front

A story with flashbacks can ____________ to stories that start in the past to explain future events.

Back

Compare

Front

James wanted his teacher to change the assignment due date but she said, "No." He wanted to ______________ her decision, so he convinced his classmates to write emails asking for an extension.

Back

Influence

Front

Jack wants to understand why Steve pleaded innocent, so he had to ____________ all characterization tools used in the story.

Back

Analyze

Front

Example of: Be careful how you treat others for they may treat you the same.

Back

Theme

Front

Jack needs to ____________ the text for clues about the author's purpose.

Back

Analyze

Front

Jill explores how the jail setting influenced Steve's beliefs.

Back

Influence

Front

When an author leads the story to its end, the main problem has reached a ______________.

Back

Resolution

Front

Analyzing an author's use of flashback or foreshadowing requires comparing linear and non-linear plots.

Back

Compare