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Which chapter title provides the best hint about the main idea of the chapter? In the Last Second Friends and Family A Police Officer's Day Don't Think About It
A Police Officer's Day
How can symbols confirm or clarify themes? A symbol is often surrounded by text that directly explains the theme. Symbols are meant to serve as memory devices to help readers remember the story's key events. Symbols keep readers interested by providing visual interest when the action of a story slows down. A symbol may direct readers to consider what special meaning an event holds for a character.
A symbol may direct readers to consider what special meaning an event holds for a character.
Read this short story, looking for events that are part of the story's rising action. Story number 1 Which sentence describes part of the story's rising action? Adam frees Jon-Jon from the brambles. Adam is leading the pack when he notices Jon-Jon is in the race. Adam apologizes to his dad. Adam has been training for years for the Memorial Day race.
Adam is leading the pack when he notices Jon-Jon is in the race.
adverb endings
Adverbs modify verbs, telling how, when, where, why, how often, and how much. The word admiringly modifies the verb, telling how she gazed. The clue is the suffix -ly.
Which statement best describes the way theme is USUALLY communicated in a story? Characters respond to the story's conflict and are affected by their choices in meaningful ways. The differences among key characters determine how the plot unfolds, suggesting a theme. The narrator states the theme at the beginning of the story and describes events that support it. Details of the setting affect how the events of the plot unfold and affect the characters.
Characters respond to the story's conflict and are affected by their choices in meaningful ways.
Which of the following is an example of a metaphor? Never cry over spilled milk. It feels like the day will never end. She is as sweet as a peach. He is a breath of fresh air.
He is a breath of fresh air.
Choose the concise statement which best clarifies this sentence: "I don't usually watch TV on Saturday night, but this time I did because my parents were out, and it turned out that I really liked that new TV show called "Best Bets" that's about horseracing, and I tried to get my sister to watch it only she was busy texting her friends." I was surprised to discover that I like the show "Best Bets." I don't usually watch TV on Saturday nights, but now I will. My sister hates watching television. Everyone loves the show "Best Bets."
I was surprised to discover that I like the show "Best Bets."
What is the first step to analyzing the effect of word choice on tone? Identify the tone of an article or passage as you read it. List the words that may play a role in creating the article's tone. Figure out why the author probably wrote the article Identify synonyms for most of the words in the article.
Identify the tone of an article or passage as you read it.
Read this story about two friends whose friendship is tested. Story 3 Which sentence states a theme that could be supported by textual evidence in the story? Personality is the source of true beauty--not looks. Never expect someone else to do what is yours to get done. Real friends don't lead you into situations that will come back to haunt you. If you abuse your friends, you will lose your friends.
If you abuse your friends, you will lose your friends.
Suppose you start to revise your report, and you notice that the connection between two ideas isn't clear at all. What is the best way to fix what you wrote? Insert a sentence explaining the connection. Leave it and let readers figure it out. Add more facts to the paragraph. Delete the second idea.
Insert a sentence explaining the connection.
What is usually true about informative text? It is highly detailed text. It contains many unfamiliar technical terms. It provides information about a topic. It contains the opinion of the writer.
It provides information about a topic.
Which title is most likely to contain informational text? My Trip to Another Planet Lost Summer at Camp Arrow Landforms of Australia A Scary Adventure
Landforms of Australia
Which sentence has the most objective tone? Spring cannot get here soon enough. Many people, including several presidents, have birthdays in March. Tony will turn a mature 15 years old in March 10, so hide the car keys. There are 31 days in March, the cruelest month by far.
Many people, including several presidents, have birthdays in March.
Which sentence is written in the most precise language? Marco carried the empty soda can. Marco threw out the empty soda can. Marco tossed out the empty soda can. Marco recycled the empty soda can.
Marco recycled the empty soda can.
Who is the narrator of "The Cask of Amontillado"? Montresor Amontillado Edgar Allan Poe Fortunato
Montresor
What is the difference between an objective plot summary and a theme-based summary? One includes the reader's opinions about how interesting the story is while the other merely lists plot events. One arranges plot events in chronological order while the other describes them in reverse. One focuses only on the story's plot while the other explains what the story reveals or suggests about life. One retells the story from the perspective of the narrator while the other describes events as a reader who is not involved in the story.
One focuses only on the story's plot while the other explains what the story reveals or suggests about life.
Which event is NOT part of the rising action in "Rikki-tikki-tavi"? Rikki-tikki-tavi confronts Nag, the father snake. Teddy's family finds Rikki-tikki-tavi and decides to bring him home. Rikki-tikki-tavi kills Nagina, the mother snake. Nag the snake kills and eats one of Darzee's fledglings.
Rikki-tikki-tavi kills Nagina, the mother snake.
Which of the following is an example of a simile? He hounded her for the hat. She is like a ray of sunshine. They are little dolls. I like the way they do things.
She is like a ray of sunshine.
Read these sentences and think about what inferences you could make based on their details. Ten people were in line for tickets to the show. Eight people got their tickets and walked in, but the last two spoke with the ticket seller then turned and left the area. What is the most likely inference that can be made from the sentences? The show is going to start soon. Two people arrived too late for the show. Tickets for the show are extremely expensive. There were no more tickets left for the show.
There were no more tickets left for the show.
Noun endings
When you see the suffix -tion or -sion after a word, it's a good bet that the word is a noun. Other suffixes suggesting nouns include -ment, -ness, -ence or ¬-ance, ism, -ity, and just plain -y.
What is the difference between explicit and implicit? explicit means stated outright; implicit means suggested explicit means specific; implicit means general explicit means external, implicit means internal explicit means suggested; implicit means stated outright
explicit means stated outright; implicit means suggested
In Guy de Maupassant's story, "The Necklace," what does the necklace symbolize, or represent? the foolishness of focusing on appearances, and then falling for an illusion the difference between acts of good and acts of evil the desire for power that sometimes comes along with wealth the purity of youth, compared to the wisdom that comes with age
the foolishness of focusing on appearances, and then falling for an illusion
What is most helpful to think about before drawing a conclusion about something you read? the main idea of the passage which facts may be incorrect when the passage was written parts of the passage that are opinion
the main idea of the passage
What should an objective summary include? the most complex information or ideas and details the most interesting information or ideas and details all information or ideas and every detail the main information or idea and key details
the main information or idea and key details
Read this passage from a short story. Look for textual evidence that may support one of the story's themes. Story 4 Which sentence provides the best textual evidence for the story's theme about how the truth always comes out eventually? Julia, who was sitting with her crew at their table in the middle of the cafeteria, lost her appetite when Hessie walked up behind up behind her and tapped her on the shoulder. "They said, just wait until she has to acknowledge you in public, you'll see where you really stand . . . Now I know." Julia picked at her food for a few minutes before ditching her tray and exiting the cafeteria. She would always say "hi" to Hessie when she saw her, but she would make sure that she was always "in a hurry" whenever they crossed paths at school.
"They said, just wait until she has to acknowledge you in public, you'll see where you really stand . . . Now I know."
Read the excerpt below from an article about Chang and Eng, conjoined twins: As they grew, Chang and Eng learned to how to live joined together. As young children, they could run, jump, and swim. By age fourteen, they were selling duck eggs to help support their widowed mother. The two boys developed very different personalities, but they still got along well enough. Chang was more outspoken and got angry easily. Eng was quiet and more interested in watching the world around him. Although the two would sometimes fight and even go for weeks without speaking, in general they acted together and shared habits and opinions. Which sentence provides the strongest textual evidence that the boys were somewhat typical siblings despite being conjoined? Chang was more outspoken and got angry easily. ... the two would sometimes fight and even go for weeks without speaking
... the two would sometimes fight and even go for weeks without speaking
Which statement is true of character development within a story? Dialogue is the least important part of developing a character within a short story or novel. Readers need to know every possible bit of information about every character in the story. It is important to have a character act in a predictable way throughout the entire story. A character's traits and personality can be inferred by readers based on the character's actions and speech.
A character's traits and personality can be inferred by readers based on the character's actions and speech.
What is the usual way for a narrative to progress? The exposition focuses on the first few events of the story's rising action and then the climax. A conflict is revealed at the beginning of the story and resolved by the end of the story. A conflict is introduced and resolved during the first half of the story. The exposition explains the problem at the heart of the story and hints at how it will be solved.
A conflict is revealed at the beginning of the story and resolved by the end of the story.
Which sentence is the most precise? A loud noise woke me up this morning. A bird's loud sounds woke me up this morning. Something loud woke me up this morning. A crow's booming caw woke me up this morning.
A crow's booming caw woke me up this morning.
Which of the following is an example of personification? I brought a plastic bag to use as part of my Halloween costume. Plastic bags reproduce like rabbits in my kitchen drawer every night. A plastic bag danced across the parking lot in pursuit the wind. There was a plastic that the wind blew across the parking lot.
A plastic bag danced across the parking lot in pursuit the wind.
Which summary describes a story conflict that is likely to hold readers' attention ? A teen finds a jar full of money that includes a name and an address. A family gets lost in the woods and then easily finds their way back to camp. A father and son go on a camping trip and meet another father and son. A dog with a collar and identifying tags wanders into a family's yard.
A teen finds a jar full of money that includes a name and an address.
Read this short story passage, and look for sentences that are part of the story's exposition. Story 2 Which of these sentences describes the exposition in the story? Adam had been training for the Memorial Day Race for a year. Adam left the race course to help Jon-Jon. Adam was pumped at the start of the race and thought he would win. Adam and Jon-Jon crossed the finish line together.
Adam had been training for the Memorial Day Race for a year.
What is the main conflict in "The Gift of the Magi"? Jim is afraid that Della will guess the surprise present that he has for her. Della and Jim each feel terrible about the sacrifice that the other has made. Della and Jim each want to give the other a fine gift, but they are very poor. Jim is worried that he and Della may have to move out of their apartment.
Della and Jim each want to give the other a fine gift, but they are very poor.
Which statement explains why it's important to "show, not tell" when writing a story? Description adds length and text to a story so readers stay with it and keep reading. Description that shows may cause readers to doubt what is happening in a story. Description shows readers that the writer understands what is happening in the story. Description that shows can help readers imagine the scenes in a story.
Description that shows can help readers imagine the scenes in a story.
Think about the types of details that are important to include in an explanatory text. Which question can help you figure out if you've included enough detail? Is my essay long enough to get a good grade? Have I shared everything I know about the topic? Did I define any technical terms I included? Will readers be entertained by my writing?
Did I define any technical terms I included?
Which statement explains a good way to identify the theme of a story? Identify how the main character reacts to conflict and what he or she learns. Identify how the narrator describes the conflict at the start of the story. Identify how the main character interacts with other characters. Identify how the setting changes and what that does to the plot.
Identify how the main character reacts to conflict and what he or she learns.
Most of the "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" excerpts below are examples of simile. Which excerpt is NOT an example of a simile? Rikki-tikki saw the spectacle-mark on the back of it that looks exactly like the eye part of a hook-and-eye fastening. It is the hardest thing in the world to frighten a mongoose, because he is eaten up from nose to tail with curiosity. Nagaina spun round to keep her head to his head, so that the rustle of her tail on the matting sounded like dry leaves blown along by the wind. Then he was battered to and fro as a rat is shaken by a dog.
It is the hardest thing in the world to frighten a mongoose, because he is eaten up from nose to tail with curiosity.
What does this sentence tell you about the main idea of "Kellar and the Rope Trick"?Observe how the astonishing myth has grown up simply because observers failed to note and report a few "inessential facts" —notably the time and the place. It's not related to how people respond to magic tricks. It's not related to how people respond to magic tricks. It's not just about the rope trick or how it's performed. It's about Kellar's reasons for going to India.
It's not just about the rope trick or how it's performed.
Why does the author of "Kellar and the Rope Trick" use Kellar's description of the trick, and not a description written by someone else? No one else has ever observed the Indian rope trick. Kellar was the only observer who saw how the trick was done. Kellar had actually had someone explain the trick to him. Kellar's version uses more interesting and imaginative language.
Kellar was the only observer who saw how the trick was done.
Read each of the excerpts below from "The Necklace." Most of them provide textual evidence for a theme related to the main character's belief that having more money would make her happy. Which excerpt is NOT related to this theme. She suffered endlessly, feeling herself born for every delicacy and luxury. She suffered from the poorness of her house, from its mean walls, worn chairs, and ugly curtains. One evening her husband came home with an exultant air, holding a large envelope in his hand. "Here's something for you," he said. Swiftly she tore the paper and drew out a printed card on which were these words: "The Minister of Education and Madame Ramponneau request the pleasure of the company of Monsieur and Madame Loisel at the Ministry on the evening of Monday, January the 18th."
One evening her husband came home with an exultant air, holding a large envelope in his hand. "Here's something for you," he said. Swiftly she tore the paper and drew out a printed card on which were these words: "The Minister of Education and Madame Ramponneau request the pleasure of the company of Monsieur and Madame Loisel at the Ministry on the evening of Monday, January the 18th."
adjective
One of the clues for adjectives is the -ive suffix. Others adjective suffixes include -ical, -able, -ish, -ful, and -ous. Sometimes the adjective suffix is -ed, the same form as the past tense of a verb, as in a blended family. In that case, just check to see if it is modifying a noun.
As you read the paragraph below, think about how you would describe the main character's reaction to the event. Paula had not seen her grandfather for over a year. He had been too sick to travel from his home in New York to see Paula's family in California, though her mother had been to New York a few times. Now Paula just wanted to give her grandfather a huge hug and not let go. And finally he was here, walking up her driveway. Which next sentence provides the most precise description of Paula's reaction? Paula was excited to see her grandfather again. Paula was content to see her grandfather again. Paula was thrilled to see her grandfather again. Paula was pleased to see her grandfather again.
Paula was thrilled to see her grandfather again.
What process should you use to write a summary of information?Using the skills that you've learned from this unit, write a paragraph (minimum of 7-10 sentences) that includes a strong topic sentence and specific details and evidence to support your stance thoroughly.
Read the informational article carefully, identifying main ideas and supporting details. Then, write the main ideas in your own words.
Which of the following is true about metaphors and similes? Metaphors compare things. Similes do not compare things. Similes compare using "like" or "as." Metaphors call one thing another. Similes compare things. Metaphors do not compare things. Neither metaphors nor similes compare things.
Similes compare using "like" or "as." Metaphors call one thing another.
noun endings
Since the word dancer is the subject of the sentence, you know it must be a noun. You can also tell by the suffix -er, which makes the verb dance into a noun.
Which is the best example of a relevant fact for explanatory text about sunscreen SPF levels? It is important to use sunscreen while outdoors. Sunscreen containers come in different sizes. The SPF on a sunscreen label stands for sun protection factor. Many people forget to reapply sunscreen after they swim.
The SPF on a sunscreen label stands for sun protection factor.
The excerpt below is an example of figurative language from the short story "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" by Rudyard Kipling. When he had lifted one-third of himself clear of the ground, he stayed balancing to and fro exactly as a dandelion-tuft balances in the wind, and he looked at Rikki-tikki with the wicked snake's eyes that never change their expression, whatever the snake may be thinking of. What purpose does the bold-faced figurative language serve?
The bold-faced figurative language serves as a simile. This simile shows how Rikki-tikki was very balanced. Here Kipling uses figurative language as a descriptive device, to help readers imagine what the animals in the story look like and how they move. Kipling compares the appearance and movement of snakes and mongooses to objects that most readers will find more familiar.
What elements of a story should be included in a plot summary?
The elements that should be included in a plot summary are the exposition, the rising action, the climax, and the resolution. A plot summary should include all of theses elements because they all contain important parts of a story. All of the major plot elements should be included: exposition (characters and setting), rising action, climax, and resolution.
Marco is reading informational text so he can write a report about how the human eye sees. Which of these sentences is Marco most likely to read in an informational article? The eye works in a way similar to a camera. Adam was interested in what the eye doctor had to say. "My brother has blue eyes," Kim said. "And his vision is great." I realized when I was ten years old that I would need eyeglasses.
The eye works in a way similar to a camera.
As you read the paragraph below, identify the information that should be included in a summary of the paragraph. Recently my uncle bought about twenty acres of land along the Mississippi River. The land had been in the Wilson family for many generations, and though my uncle does not know the family, he was happy to be able to buy the land. My uncle plans to build a house--actually a log cabin--on part of the land and leave the rest undeveloped for a while. He doesn't want anyone to know that his dream is to build a hotel on the land. Which information would be MOST IMPORTANT to include in a summary of the paragraph? The writer's uncle does not know the Wilson family. The house will actually be a log cabin. The writer's uncle was happy to buy the land. The land lies along the Mississippi River.
The land lies along the Mississippi River.
Read this passage carefully, paying close attention to the effect of the word aggressive. Elliott's approach to investing was quite aggressive. He actively sought out prospects, kept a watchful eye on the markets and acted quickly to seize opportunities to buy low and sell high. His colleagues considered him a real go-getter. How do the connotations of the word aggressive affect readers' perceptions of Elliott? The word makes Elliott seem irritable and dangerous. The word makes Elliott seem arrogant and obnoxious. The word makes Elliott seem highly focused and competitive. The word makes Elliott seem impatient to finish work and get to play.
The word makes Elliott seem highly focused and competitive.
What is the main idea of "Solar Conjunction: When the Sun Gets in the Way"? Radio signals must pass through the solar corona. There is a period of time when the Deep Space Network won't be gathering data. A Mars year is about 1.9 Earth years. The Solar Conjunction is a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence.
There is a period of time when the Deep Space Network won't be gathering data.
Which of the following is an example of third person point of view? We hardly ever bother to lock doors or fasten windows. It seems unnecessary in a town like Honest, Ohio. I hardly ever bother to lock doors or fasten windows. It seems unnecessary in a town like Honest, Ohio. They hardly ever bother to lock doors or fasten windows. It seems unnecessary in a town like Honest, Ohio. You hardly ever bother to lock doors or fasten windows. It seems unnecessary in a town like Honest, Ohio.
They hardly ever bother to lock doors or fasten windows. It seems unnecessary in a town like Honest, Ohio.
Read the passage below, looking figurative language that helps you understand Al. Al stomped across the newly-seeded lawn and tossed his candy wrapper on the ground. Then he saw me and he grinned, his face one big snarl. "Hey, Candy Boy, did ya finish my homework yet? I ain't got all day!" His fist was a tattooed bludgeon waiting to alter my face. How do the figures of speech in this passage affect the reader's understanding of Al? They suggest a lazy personality. They show his humorous side. They show that he is insecure. They make him seem dangerous.
They make him seem dangerous.
Which of the following excerpts contains an example of literal language? He sat back on his tail and hind legs like a little kangaroo. They took him into the house, and a big man picked him up between his finger and thumb, and said he was not dead but half choked. Darzee was a feather-brained little fellow who could never hold more than one idea at a time in his head. He heard a noise as faint as that of a wasp walking on a window-pane.
They took him into the house, and a big man picked him up between his finger and thumb, and said he was not dead but half choked.
What will readers most wonder about as they begin a story? What is the setting? What is the sequence of events? What is the conflict? Who are the characters?
What is the conflict?
What question works best to figure out the main idea of a passage? Who would enjoy reading this passage? What is this passage about? Who wrote this passage? When was this passage written?
What is this passage about?
Which words should be removed from this sentence to make it clearer and more concise? "The gray and white striped cat ran away when I came in the door, and now it is hiding under my parents' big bed with the green and blue plaid blanket and the fancy pillows." The sentence is fine the way it is. You should remove adjectives such as "gray and white," "green and blue," and "big" You should remove nouns such as "cat" and "bed" You should remove verbs such as "ran" and "hiding"
You should remove adjectives such as "gray and white," "green and blue," and "big"
Which type of character would readers be most likely to want to read about? just about any character a very predictable character a character they can relate to a mean and unlikeable character
a character they can relate to
Which phrase best describes a good summary? a paragraph telling something interesting from the passage a sentence telling the main idea of the passage in your own words a discussion of the main idea and key points from the passage a sample of the details included in the passage
a discussion of the main idea and key points from the passage
Which phrase accurately defines the term narrative? the action parts of a story the information provided by an author a sequence of connected events the order in which things occur in a story
a sequence of connected events
Which element of fiction is used to resolve a story's conflict? a sequence of events mood and setting characterization the exposition
a sequence of events
Which part of speech is the bold word in the sentence below?We worried about how she would proceed with her ridiculous plan. adverb adjective verb noun
adjective
Which part of speech is the bold word in the sentence below?She gazed admiringly at the four singers on the stage. noun adverb adjective verb
adverb
Which combination of story elements most affects the theme of a story? characters and setting characters and mood characters and narrator characters and conflict
characters and conflict
What is the best way to organize a paragraph or passage about the history of the cell phone? compare and contrast problem and solution chronological order cause and effect
chronological order
Which of these character traits may affect the reliability of a narrator's point of view? meanness wisdom deceitfulness cheerfulness
deceitfulness
Which word below is an adjective? defender defensively defend defensive
defensive
Which phrase is repeated throughout "The Story That Isn't A Story" in a way that emphasizes the theme? we are all good my grandmother she still does not
does not
Which strategy would you use to find the meaning of the word lethargic in the following sentence? As the flu progressed, I found myself growing lethargic, unable to keep my eyes open as my limbs protested every movement, every step, and my brain slowed nearly to a halt. synonym antonym definition example
example
The teacher suggested that her students organize their presentations in one of four logical patterns. Which of the following patterns was most likely on her list? funny to sad (emotion) fast to slow (speed) loud to quiet (volume) first event to last (chronology)
first event to last (chronology)
Reread the first paragraph of Edgar Allan Poe's short story "The Cask of Amontillado." The thousand injuries of Fortunato I had borne as I best could, but when he ventured upon insult, I vowed revenge. You, who so well know the nature of my soul, will not suppose, however, that I gave utterance to a threat. AT LENGTH I would be avenged; this was a point definitively settled -- but the very definitiveness with which it was resolved precluded the idea of risk. I must not only punish, but punish with impunity. A wrong is unredressed when retribution overtakes its redresser. It is equally unredressed when the avenger fails to make himself felt as such to him who has done the wrong. What point of view does Poe use in this story? first person limited third person limited third person omniscient first person omniscient
first person limited
Read the following passage. Based on the context clues given in this passage, what would you say belligerent means? Ben watched in terror as Kyle came toward him, brows furrowed in anger. Kyle was a bully, known for his terrible rages. Now he fixed Ben with a belligerent look, and Ben felt his knees begin to shake. suspicious hungry furious delighted
furious
Sara was preparing a presentation about owls. She wanted to describe owls as a group, and also present information about a particular species, the barn owl. Which of the following organizational patterns would be a good choice for her presentation? general to specific specific to general spatial chronological
general to specific
How should you organize the ideas in your informative report? it varies by the report topic sentence-by-sentence general to specific or specific to general focused on only one main idea
general to specific or specific to general
Which topic would be appropriate for an informative report? how to change the voting age global warming over the past 25 years why it's bad policy to charge to check luggage on an airline whether bicycle helmets should be mandatory
global warming over the past 25 years
Based on the context clues in the following sentence, what would you say the word avaricious means? Years of having nothing had made George avaricious, and he hoarded every penny, giving nothing away and always, always desiring more. generous lonely angry greedy
greedy
What word would be a noun form of the verb imagine? imagination imaginatively imagining imaginative
imagination
In a written narrative, which element should appear first? complications climax resolution inciting incident
inciting incident
Read the following passage. Which of the words below the passage provide the correct meaning for the word mad as it appears here? When John read the letter, suddenly his eyes went wide. Letting out a loud "whoop," he started dancing about crazily, jumping on the furniture, laughing uncontrollably, and simply acting like he was completely mad. insane angry annoyed upset
insane
Which word in this poem creates a simile and therefore supports the poem's theme about the necessity for balance in life, as in nature? Weathering A day without rain is like a day without sunshine like sunshine without day
like
What part of speech is the bold word in the sentence below?Suddenly the dancer came running out, looking stunningly beautiful. verb noun adjective adverb
noun
Which of the following groups are examples of good context clues? adjective, adverb, and preposition part of speech, example, restatements dialogue and setting spelling and word placement
part of speech, example, restatements
In the poem "Sleep," the house curls around you is an example of hyperbole idiom personification simile
personification
When you decide who will tell your story, you are selecting its _____________. point of view protagonist tone inciting incident
point of view
What kinds of nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs should you include in your story? precise and specific ones long and complicated ones many and varied ones vague and general ones
precise and specific ones
Which of the words below is a noun? prediction predict predictably predictable
prediction
What kind of textual evidence can be used to support ideas about a story's theme? general summaries of ideas facts, numbers, and opinions quotes, plot details, and examples plot structure and number of characters
quotes, plot details, and examples
Which of the phrases below is an example of an idiom? ran to be first in line ran like the wind ran faster than the speed of sound ran excitedly down the path
ran like the wind
Why is it so important to engage readers in your narrative from the start—by revealing the conflict? so readers understand the story problem so readers will want to continue reading so readers can predict the ending so readers will know the characters
so readers will want to continue reading
What is a symbol? something that represents something else something that disproves something else something that proves something else something that replaces something else
something that represents something else
What is the rising action of a story? the end of the story where the main conflict is resolved the most exciting part of the story where a mystery is solved the beginning of the story where characters' backgrounds are revealed the middle part of a story where the main action unfolds
the middle part of a story where the main action unfolds
What is the best way to define narrative progression? the conflict of the story and how it is resolved the way a narrative changes in form or structure the movement of story from character to character the movement of time through a series of events in a story
the movement of time through a series of events in a story
What usually creates or communicates mood in a short story? the sensory details used to describe the setting the author's attitude toward writing fiction the story's narrator or point of view the central problem faced by characters in the story
the sensory details used to describe the setting
Which sentence best tells what "text structure" means? the point of view of the author of the passage the way information is organized in a passage the number of words in a passage the main idea of the passage
the way information is organized in a passage
When authors write poems, stories, and plays, what is their primary purpose? to entertain to persuade to inform to teach
to entertain
What was W.E.B. DuBois's main purpose in the chapter about Booker T. Washington's ideas? to convince readers that most people in the South could not be trusted, no matter what Washington said to persuade African-Americans to fight for equal rights, rather than follow Washington's advice to convince African-Americans to rely on Thrift, Patience, and Industrial Training, to achieve their goals to explain why he disagreed with Booker T. Washington's ideas about achieving racial equality
to persuade African-Americans to fight for equal rights, rather than follow Washington's advice
What kinds of words are added to a dull sentence to make it a masterpiece? very precise words that paint a picture for readers nouns or verbs but never adjectives or adverbs long, complicated words that are difficult to read words that can also be used to describe works of art
very precise words that paint a picture for readers
What is setting? who or what a story is about the main problem or challenge in a story where and when a story takes place what happens in a story
where and when a story takes place
Which phrase briefly describes the setting of a story? where and when a story takes place the sequence the events in a story the people who appear in the story the conflict and its resolution in the story
where and when a story takes place
