The young boy in "Thank You, M'am" tried to steal Mrs. Jones' pocketbook because he

wanted money for a pair of blue suede shoes.

Foreshadowing is a technique

that gives clues or hints to future events.

Characterization is how an author

reveals the personality of the characters.

Indirect characterization

SHOWS us things that reveal the personality of a character.

Theme is universal, meaning it

applies to ALL people, not just to the characters.

The word incredulous means

not able or willing to believe something

The name of the "large woman" in "Thank You, M'am" is

Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones.

you understand the feelings and experiences of another.

The word renounce means

to formally give up something or support for something

Conflict in literature can be defined as a problem or

a struggle between opposing forces.

1st person point of view is when

a character in the story is narrating the action.

The rising action is when

then tension of the conflict begins to build.

The word haggard means

looking thin and tired, especially from hunger or pain

Setting tells the reader

where and when the story takes place.

the central message in a story.

The exposition reveals the

setting, characters, and conflict of a story.

The five methods of characterization can be remembered with the acronym STEAL, which stands for

speech, thoughts, effect on others, actions, looks.

Point of view in a story is

how the author allows the reader access to the action., position of the narrator.

events that reveal what is happening, to whom, and why.

The five elements of story arc [plot] are exposition, rising action, climax,

falling action, and resolution.

From the evidence in the text of "Thank You, M'am," we can infer that

Mrs. Jones does not judge Roger for his behavior.

The five elements of a short story are

setting, theme, plot, point of view, and characterization.

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1
The word insolent means
apathetic
empathic
rude and disrespectful
obedient
2
The young boy in "Thank You, M'am" tried to steal Mrs. Jones' pocketbook because he
wanted money for a pair of new Jordans.
wanted money for a pair of blue suede shoes.
wanted money for food.
wanted the chocolate bar that was inside.
3
Foreshadowing is a technique
that is the same as a flashback.
the shading an artist uses in the foreground of a sketch.
that all authors use.
that gives clues or hints to future events.
4
The phrase "my teeth chattered like a cup of crooked dice" is an example of
alliteration.
personification.
a simile.
a metaphor.
5
The word barren in "Thank You, M'am" means
not able to bear children.
not able to produce fruit or vegetation.
a famous World War I pilot.
empty and lifeless.
6
Characterization is how an author
reveals the personality of the characters.
reveals the resolution in a story.
reveals the conflicts in a story.
reveals the theme of a story.
7
Indirect characterization
SHOWS us things that reveal the personality of a character.
is the same as direct characterization.
SHOWS us what the character is feeling.
SHOWS us what the character looks like.
8
The word wary means
empathic
cautious
tired
afraid
9
Theme is universal, meaning it
is out of this world.
can be proven by scientists.
applies to ALL people, not just to the characters.
only has one meaning.
10
The word incredulous means
not able or willing to believe something
gullible
willing or able to believe something
not having a lot of credit
11
The name of the "large woman" in "Thank You, M'am" is
Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones.
Mrs. Teresa Jones.
Mrs. Martha Washington Jones.
Mrs. Luella Deville.
12
Empathy is when
you understand the feelings and experiences of another.
you feel sorry for someone.
you cry along with someone.
you ignore others.
13
The word renounce means
to formally give up something or support for something
to announce again
to yell in someone's face
to talk behind someone's back
14
Conflict in literature can be defined as a problem or
a struggle between opposing forces.
the perspective of the narrator.
a war between two countries.
the primary message of a story.
15
When the conflict begins to unravel or untangle is called
the falling action.
the end of the story.
the exposition.
the resolution.
16
1st person point of view is when
the author tells the story.
a narrator outside of the action is telling the story.
someone reads you a story.
a character in the story is narrating the action.
17
The word frail in "Thank You, M'am" means
thin, weak and delicate.
furnished with a small kitchen,
a person who rents a room in a house.
beat up.
18
The rising action is when
all flashbacks occur.
the theme is explicitly stated.
then tension of the conflict begins to build.
the resolution is revealed.
19
A short story is a
biography.
work of nonfiction.
work of fiction.
poem.
20
The word haggard means
noisy
looking refreshed and rejuvenated
looking thin and tired, especially from hunger or pain
motivated by self-interest
21
Setting tells the reader
what the theme of the story is.
where and when the story takes place.
why the conflict occurs.
how the conflict is resolved.
22
The resolution of a story is when
the conflict is worked out.
the conflict begins.
the conflict is rekindled.
the tension in the conflict builds.
23
A short story tells
about a single event.
the reader how to assemble something.
about multiple plot lines.
us what to think.
24
Theme is
the central message in a story.
a birthday party that has Hello Kitty decorations.
is a river that runs through London, England.
an amusement park of superheros.
25
The word raucous means
calm and quiet
motivated by self-interest
loud and disorderly
rude and disrespectful
26
The exposition reveals the
theme of a story.
setting, characters, and conflict of a story.
plot of a story.
resolution of a story.
27
The five methods of characterization can be remembered with the acronym STEAL, which stands for
simile, thoughts, empathy, actions, looks,
speech, theme, empathy, actions, looks.
simile, theme, effect on others, actions, looks.
speech, thoughts, effect on others, actions, looks.
28
When the action of a story reaches its highest point is called
the falling action.
the climax.
the rising action.
the resolution.
29
Point of view in a story is
the same as plot.
how the author allows the reader access to the action.
my own personal perspective.
position of the narrator.
30
Plot is a series of
mysteries.
hills and valleys.
events that reveal what is happening, to whom, and why.
unfortunate events.
31
The five elements of story arc [plot] are exposition, rising action, climax,
falling action, and resolution.
theme, and setting.
theme, and conflict.
point of view, and theme.
32
From the evidence in the text of "Thank You, M'am," we can infer that
Mrs. Jones used to wrestle competitively.
Roger's parents hate him.
Mrs. Jones does not judge Roger for his behavior.
Roger's parents encouraged him to steal.
33
The five elements of a short story are
setting, characterization, plot, conflict, and theme.
setting, characters, conflict, onomatopoeia, and simile.
setting, theme, plot, point of view, and characterization.
setting, metaphor, simile, theme, and characterization.

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