ELA Manitoba Grade 8/9 - Social Media, Narrative Writing and Literary Analysis

Question 1

What was the main goal of Lesson 17: Narrative Balance?

Accepted Answer

To improve the flow of different narrative elements

Question 2

What is the purpose of juxtaposition in film?

Accepted Answer

To contrast two ideas and show deeper meaning

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of ‘Relate’?

Accepted Answer

Connecting the theme to your own life

Question 4

What genre is The Pedestrian?

Accepted Answer

Dystopian Fiction

Question 5

Why use expert quotes in nonfiction?

Accepted Answer

To support ideas with credible evidence

Question 6

Which of these is a strong narrative lead?

Accepted Answer

The moment the phone buzzed, I knew it wasn’t good.

Question 7

What do we check in peer editing?

Accepted Answer

Theme, clarity, and flow

Question 8

What is the goal of the “Revise” step in writing?

Accepted Answer

To improve structure and clarity

Question 9

Which quote is cited correctly?

Accepted Answer

“Social media affects the brain” (McSweeney 5).

Question 10

Which part of the plot introduces the main problem?

Accepted Answer

Conflict

Question 11

Which literary device means the opposite of what is expected?

Accepted Answer

Irony

Question 12

Why did we study both fiction and nonfiction about social media?

Accepted Answer

To compare emotional impact and factual truth

Question 13

“The silence screamed around him” is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Personification

Question 14

What must you include when quoting nonfiction?

Accepted Answer

Author’s name and source

Question 15

What does “One Without the Other” explore?

Accepted Answer

Emotional growth and social pressure

Question 16

What does it mean when an image uses heavy shadow and contrast?

Accepted Answer

It may suggest hidden meaning or inner conflict

Question 17

What theme is explored in The Pedestrian?

Accepted Answer

Isolation in a tech-dominated society

Question 18

Which is NOT one of the 5 parts of plot?

Accepted Answer

Twist

Question 19

Why does the filmmaker speed up time in A Social Life?

Accepted Answer

To show how quickly life becomes repetitive and superficial

Question 20

What does the character of Mr. Mead symbolize?

Accepted Answer

Independent thinking

Question 21

Which best describes narrative balance?

Accepted Answer

A mix of action, description, inner thought, and dialogue

Question 22

Why is inner thinking important in narrative writing?

Accepted Answer

It reveals character emotions and decisions

Question 23

What does R.A.T.E. stand for?

Accepted Answer

Relate, Ask, Techniques, Effect

Question 24

In the “Social Media – What’s not to like?” article, what is the tone?

Accepted Answer

Critical

ELA Manitoba Grade 8/9 - Social Media, Narrative Writing and Literary Analysis

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ELA Manitoba Grade 8/9 - Social Media, Narrative Writing and Literary Analysis

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