What is the definition of climax?

the struggle between two characters

the point when the conflict is resolved

How does imagery help us understand the story?

Imagery helps us to see, touch, taste, smell, and feel what the characters feel and see

By expressing how the author is feeling

Why is it important to "cite" textual evidence?

To use evidence from the text to prove you read it.

To use evidence from the text to support your answer.

To prove your answer is correct

Explaining your answer means ....

Adding your thoughts to what the answer means

Adding your thoughts about the text

Adding another sentence to make the answer long enough

What is the best definition of "central idea"?

The time and place of the story

Which of the following is an example of "repetition"?

The red raven looked regal as it flew over the river.

The colors in the sky swirled pink and blue like cotton candy.

The flower smelled like my favorite perfume.

Which is an example of "irony"?

I stayed up all night studying for the math test. I was so tired that the next morning, I fell asleep for the whole exam.

I believe in love. I believe in faith. I believe in peace.

Chrissy's dog was fluffy and friendly. He had white fur with brown spots and two of the greenest eyes I had ever seen!

Her smile was as bright as the sun.

Which is an example of "repetition"?

I believe in love. I believe in faith. I believe in peace.

Her smile was as bright as the sun.

The story takes place in Tulsa, Oklahoma in the 1960's.

The main character is brave, smart, and funny.

Who is the "narrator"?

The person who wrote the story.

What is the setting of the story "The Veldt" ?

The "Happylife Home" in the future

Which of the following would be considered a theme of the book Ninth Ward?

Going through hard times make us stronger.

High school can be tough for everyone.

It's better to be an individual than to conform.

Telling the truth is the most important thing in life.

Which of the following would be considered a theme of the story " A Sound of Thunder?

Don't mess with the past, it might disrupt the future!

Being an individual is important.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

It's our job to protect our planet.

In the passage below, what can you infer about Randolph using clues from the setting? One summer day, Randolph the Bright slept alone in his room in the castle at Reddington. The light of the morning seeped slowly through his curtains. Randolph blinked against the day, smiling as his dream came to a peaceful conclusion.

The setting doesn't give me any clues about Randolph.

Which description of a setting would best create a mood of loneliness for a story?

"The sky was gray that cool November afternoon in the empty playground. The swings were rusted. The wood was rotted. There was silence except for the wind blowing through the dead leaves."

"The sun was bright, and the breeze was warm in the park. In the distance, there was the pleasant noise of children laughing."

"The restaurant was packed. The waitress balanced three dishes on her arm and moved carefully around the large, round tables. Everyone's plates were full."

"At the amusement park, the ticket counter hadn't opened yet. It was still too early. But the warm smell of hot dogs and pretzels was already filling the air with the promise of fun."

Do you ever wonder how you taste things? You owe your sense of taste to your taste buds. We have 9,000 taste buds just on the tongue alone. There are also taste buds on the roof of your mouth. You even have taste buds on the back of your throat. What does the author want you to learn about the passage?

Taste buds are found in different places.

Why we can taste only sweet things.

Which of the following might symbolize HOPE?

an eagle flying above the clouds

School uniforms are far cheaper than the currently popular fashions. Many students work long hours at a paying job instead of doing homework because they feel they have to "keep up appearances." If students wore uniforms, there would be no need for most of them to have jobs that take away from their study time. This passage is mostly about?

school uniforms being a good idea.

popular fashions being expensive

students working many hours at jobs.

teens enjoying wearing uniforms.

Why is it important to include the counterargument in your essay?

it helps prove your claim by proving the opposite side of the argument is weak

You can show the reader that the other side is also right

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"The sky suddenly darkened. Thunder could be heard from a distance. Suddenly, there was a loud knock at the door. Who could that be at this hour?" (106).
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"As I walked up to the grave stone, I removed by hat and bowed my head. I said a little prayer and laid a flower down before I left."What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?

Setting is defined as the _______ and _______ of the story.

"The sky suddenly darkened. Thunder could be heard from a distance. Suddenly, there was a loud knock at the door. Who could that be at this hour?" (106). What is the mood of the passage?

"The lumberjack leveled many trees that day as his chainsaw sang its deadly song."What is being personified?

"The teapot was screaming. I left it on the stove for too long."What human characteristic is being given?

The water, dark as night, seemed like a scary place to swim." What is this an example of?

"Her singing was like the voice of an angel!"What is this an example of?

During brunch with his grandparents, Jacob was a real pig. What are the words in blue an example of?

The baby girl’s smile was the sun on dark days. What does the metaphor mean above?

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Two friends are at the mall. One friend picks up a shirt to buy. The other friends says "Why would you buy THAT shirt? You should buy the black jacket instead. It is way more in style."

What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?

"As I walked up to the grave stone, I removed by hat and bowed my head. I said a little prayer and laid a flower down before I left."

What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?

Setting is defined as the _ and _ of the story.

"The sky suddenly darkened. Thunder could be heard from a distance. Suddenly, there was a loud knock at the door. Who could that be at this hour?" (106).
What is the mood of the passage?

"The lumberjack leveled many trees that day as his chainsaw sang its deadly song."
What is being personified?

"The teapot was screaming. I left it on the stove for too long."
What human characteristic is being given?

"Her singing was like the voice of an angel!"

What is this an example of?

During brunch with his grandparents, Jacob was a real pig.
What are the words in blue an example of?

The baby girl’s smile was the sun on dark days.
What does the metaphor mean above?