OCS English II Unit 1 Review

True or False: The theme is usually stated by the author?

• True

• False

What is the definition of theme?

• A universal truth, moral, or idea the author wants to express.

• Events that occur within the story

• Author's reason for writing the story

• Location of the stories

What is the theme of this clip? Remember a theme is a sentence.

What is the theme of this clip? Remember a theme is a sentence.

What is the theme of this clip? Remember a theme is a sentence long.

How do you feel about characterization?

• I've got it!

• I need more practice.

• I'm so confused.

• What is characterization?

Which line best shows that Black Beauty is obedient?

• My mother taught me to be kind and patient with children.

• "Merrylegs, you know we shouldn't be in here!" I whispered. "Let's go before master returns."

• My master never complained about my work but today he saw another side of me.

• For days, I mourned the loss of my home, Birtwick Park. Oh how I missed it!

The words "reverse" and "convert" have to do with...

• turning or changing

• stars

• throwing an object

• breaking something

The words "biography" and "autograph" have to do with....

• writing

• changing

• throwing

• taking

Which is NOT a part of the STEAL Wheel?

• Looks

• Actions

• Effects on Others

• Personal Outlook