What is the definition of plot?

The plan or groundwork of the story

Rising Action ________________________.

Includes all the action and events that occur before the climax

dictionary definition of a word

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

"I wouldn't trust that man," said Ma.

Every time he earned a high grade, he would hang the test on his wall.

Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?

Marcia felt the knot in her stomach grow when she saw the number of questions on the test, and she tugged her hair anxiously.

Marcia was a good listener and wonderful friend.

Marcia was an optimist who always believed the best about people.

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

Jeff was compassionate when it came to taking care of his nephews.

Jeff spoke gently to his nephews and catered to their needs.

Jeff gave his nephews a big hug when he saw them.

Jeff always asked about how his nephews were doing.

Read the following passage. “We did it! We did it! We did it!” Mei boasted, slapping her hand against the table, scattering toast crumbs, knocking aside teaspoons and almost smearing the butter in her zeal.“Whoa!” her brother exclaimed, startled. “Well, congratulations!”Mei stood up and triumphantly strutted around the kitchen, transforming her walk around the breakfast table into a victory parade.Her brother laughed, surprised and amused. “Who are you, and what have you done with my sister, Mei?” he teased. Based on the passage, what can you infer about the main character Mei?

Mei is not usually so boastful and energetic.

Mei is always outgoing and loud.

A character, Carson, looks up to his older sister. His sister had an art show coming up. The week before show, she told Carson not to go into her room and peek at her project. Carson followed her rules and didn’t try to go in. “I hope it’s a painting of me!” thought Carson. What evidence can you use to support the fact that Carson is “respectful”?

Carson followed his sister's rules and didn't go into her room.

Carson's sister has an art show coming up.

Carson's sister told him not to peek at her project.

Carson hoped the art project was a painting of him.

Which sentence below uses quotation marks appropriately?

"Which store do you want to go to?" asked Marie.

Which store do you want to go to?" asked Marie.

"Which store do you want to go to? asked Marie.

Which store do you want to go to? asked Marie.

Which sentence below uses quotation marks appropriately?

Kelly said, "Kim wants to play inside, not outside."

Kelly said Kim wants to play inside, not outside.

Kelly said, "Kim wants to play inside, not outside.

"Kelly said, " Kim wants to play inside, not outside.

Which sentence below uses quotation marks appropriately?

"Where will you go?" she asked.

Which sentence below uses quotation marks appropriately?

"Didn't she say our homework was due Friday?" asked Jackson.

Didn't she say our homework was due Friday? asked Jackson.

"Didn't she say our homework was due Friday? asked Jackson.

"didn't she say our homework was due Friday?" asked Jackson.

a conversation between/amongst characters

when the narrator tells you what is happening in a story

the story of a real person's life written by another person

stories passed on from generation to generation

the story of a real person's life written by the same person

a suspenseful story about a puzzling event that isn't solved until the end

a fictional story about the past

stories passed on from generations to generations

story that can happen in real life

What is realistic fiction?

story using made up characters, that could happen in real life

story written about a person by that same person

story that happened in the past

story passed on from generation to generation

a story including elements that are impossible (magical powers, talking animals)

a story about a person's life written by someone else

a story involving robots, machines, technology

a story of a real person's life written by that person

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The use of any object, person, place or action that not only has meaning in itself but also stands for something larger than itself, such as a quality, attitude, belief, or value

Symbolism

Motif

Hamartia

Satire

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The mockingjay symbol in Hunger Games is an example of...

Hyperbole

Imagery

Symbol

Personification

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

What is conflict?

Two characters getting along.

A struggle between two opposing forces.

The climax in a story.

Part of the resolution.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of an "internal" conflict?

A hero in a story that saves many lives.

A problem that a character has with other characters.

A struggle between a character and a family member.

An issue that a character faces within him/her self.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of an "external" conflict?

An issue between a character and an outside force.

A problem within the exposition of a story.

A struggle that a character has within him/her self.

A problem caused by the protagonist.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Character vs Character

Character vs Nature

Character vs Society

Character vs Self

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Character vs Character

Character vs Nature

Character vs Society

Character vs Self

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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Literary Devices

The use of any object, person, place or action that not only has meaning in itself but also stands for something larger than itself, such as a quality, attitude, belief, or value

The mockingjay symbol in Hunger Games is an example of...

What is conflict?

What is the definition of an "internal" conflict?

What is the definition of an "external" conflict?

Sarah was accepted into her top choice for college, however, it is the most expensive one on her list. Should she sacrifice her family's wallet to attend the school of her dreams, or should she be conservative and consider other schools?

What is the name for the time and place during which a story occurs?

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