Literary Signposts Review

A "Memory Moment" is a moment in the story where the protagonist remembers something from their past. Why might this memory be important?

• It helps explain the protagonist's actions.

• It describes the setting in detail.

• It introduces a new character.

• It shows a plot twist.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

A sharp contrast in how we expect a character to be and how they actually are in the story is an example of which literary device?

• Foreshadowing

• Contrast and Contradictions

• Memory Moment

• Aha Moment

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Sally is always at the top of her class. She never forgets to do her assignments and almost always gets the highest score on her science exams. Today, Sally’s teacher passed back their recent test. Sally received a D.

Which signpost does this remind you of?

• Words of the Wiser

• Aha moment

• Memory Moment

• Contrast and Contradiction

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

A moment in the story where a character shares life advice to the protagonist is an example of which literary signpost?

• Words of the Wiser

• Tough Questions

• Aha Moment

• Again and Again

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

An "Aha Moment" is a moment in the story where the protagonist comes to a great realization. The Aha Moment usually leads to which of the following?

• A change in the protagonist's actions or thinking

• A new character introduction

• A description of the setting

• A flashback to the past

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Questions that are raised by the protagonist that reveal his/her inner struggles is an example of which literary signpost?

• Through Questions

• Enough Questions

• Tough Questions

• Tuff Questions

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

When you see an Aha Moment, ask yourself...

• Why would the character act or feel this way?

• How might this realization change things?

• Why is this memory important

• What does this make me wonder about?

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Match the correct signpost to this description:

When an object, word, phrase, or idea gets repeated to emphasize something.

• Again and Again

• Aha Moment

• Contrast and Contradiction

• Memory Moment

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

When you see a Memory Moment: Ask yourself...

• What is the theme?

• Why might the character behave this way?

• Why might this memory be important?

• Did the character lose something?

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Kacey was nervous about her upcoming swim meet. She had been practicing for months and her coach said she was the favorite to win the gold medal. After dinner, her father drove her to get ice cream. As they sat at the counter, looking out the window. Kacey’s father told his daughter, “All you can do is try your best. Don’t let one race define who you are.”

Which signpost does this remind you of?

• Words of the Wiser

• Memory Moment

• Contrasts & Contradictions

• Aha Moment

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9