Cajun Folktales Week 2 review

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun, giving more information about it. For example, in 'happy man', 'happy' is the adjective.

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What are characters in a story?

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Characters are the people or animals that take part in the story. They can be heroes, villains, or any other role.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence must have a subject and a verb and express a complete thought. It does not start with a punctuation mark.

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Who is an author?

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An author is the person who writes a story, book, or any written work.

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What is a setting in a story?

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The setting is where and when the story takes place, including the location and time period.

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Give an example of an adjective in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The tall tree swayed in the wind', 'tall' is the adjective describing the tree.

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What is the main purpose of a folktale?

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The main purpose of a folktale is to entertain, teach a lesson, or explain a cultural belief.

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What does it mean to summarize a story?

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To summarize a story means to give a brief overview of the main points or events without going into detail.

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What is the theme of a story?

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The theme is the main idea or message that the author wants to convey through the story.

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What is a plot in a story?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up the story, including the conflict and resolution.