Which passage contains figure of speech?

Father's eyes were narrow slits of blue fire...

What best identifies the exposition of a short story?

To introduce the story's characters and setting

In "Malala the Powerful," how is Malala's viewpoint that education is essential for children shown?

Struggle against illiteracy, poverty, and terrorism can be won by education

The sequence of events in a story

What best identifies a universal theme found in "Thank You, M'am"?

A second chance can change someone's course in life

What is the falling action of the story?

Conflict is taken care of and plot is tied up

Which best identifies the climax of "The Strangers That Came to Town"?

The two brothers put soap in the Duvitches' bucket of fish.

Which best represents the falling action of a story?

Dissolving of tension/suspense that occurs after the climax

What is the rising action?

The part of the story that begins development of conflict

What is the resolution?

The sorting-out of the conflict

What is the main conflict in "Thank You M'am"?

Mrs. Jones will not let Roger go after he tries to rob her.

How does the author develop the viewpoint of young Arturo at the beginning of "An Hour with Abuelo"?

Arturo asks his mom to pick him up in exactly one hour and to not be late

How is the conflict resolved in "Thank You M'am"?

Mrs. Jones gives Roger $ and tells him to behave himself.

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Unit 3: Human Kindness

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Review over conflict, plot development, theme, Thank You M'am, An Hour with Abuelo and The Strangers That Came to Town

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1
Which passage contains figure of speech?
Father's eyes were narrow slits of blue fire...
Mrs. Duvitch never visited us, so mother mother made...
We raced back to the tent, had some sandwiches, and...
Then father, with a happy sigh, lay down on the blanket...
2
What best identifies the exposition of a short story?
To drive the story's plot to its climax
To describe the results of the story's conflict
To develop the story's conflict
To introduce the story's characters and setting
3
What is the exposition?
The sorting-out of the conflict
The problem between characters or within a character
The turning point of the plot
Background information
4
What is this an example of? "When she got to the door, she dragged the boy inside."
Compound Sentences
Introductory Words and Phrases
Items in a Series
5
What does Malala advocate for?
Climate change
Animal rights
Girls' education
Cybersecurity
6
In "Malala the Powerful," how is Malala's viewpoint that education is essential for children shown?
Education will make some people successful
Girls are smarter than boys so they need more education
Struggle against illiteracy, poverty, and terrorism can be won by education
Boys are smarter than girls so they need more education
7
What is the plot?
Plot does not exist
The sequence of events in a story
The conflict is resolved
The setting and background of characters
8
Which choice shows the correct way to use commas in a date?
Saturday, February 15, 2020
Saturday, February, 15, 2020
Saturday February 15 2020
9
What is this an example of? "I will pay, and I want to something to eat."
Introductory Words and Phrases
Items in a Series
Compound Sentences
10
What best identifies a universal theme found in "Thank You, M'am"?
You have to give respect to get it.
If you cannot afford something you want, you should steal.
A second chance can change someone's course in life
You should take criminals into your home.
11
Andy and Tom drop the soap and kill the fish in "TSTCTT". What element of plot is represented?
It is part of the story's falling action
It is the story's climax
It is part of the story's exposition
It is part of the story's rising action
12
What is the falling action of the story?
The rise of conflict
Conflict is taken care of and plot is tied up
The introduction of characters/setting of the story
Ms. Anderson made it up.
13
What is the climax?
The sorting-out of the conflict
Background information
The problem between characters or within a character
The turning point of the plot
14
Which best identifies the climax of "The Strangers That Came to Town"?
The Duvitches are accepted on Syringa Street.
The boys replace Mr. Duvitch's fish.
The two brothers put soap in the Duvitches' bucket of fish.
The Duvitch family moves to Syringa Street.
15
What point of view is most useful to look into the main character's thoughts/feelings?
third-person omniscient point of view
first-person point of view
third-person limited point of view
second-person point of view
16
Which best represents the falling action of a story?
The story's point of highest action or its turning point
An early event that signals that action is about to start
Dissolving of tension/suspense that occurs after the climax
Series of events in a story that builds interest/suspense
17
What is the rising action?
The part of the story that introduces characters/setting
The part of the story that ends conflict
The part of the story that begins development of conflict
The resolution of a story
18
What is the resolution?
The sorting-out of the conflict
Background information
The problem between characters or within a character
The turning point of the plot
19
What is the main conflict in "Thank You M'am"?
Mrs. Jones is walking home alone at night.
Mrs. Jones will not let Roger go after he tries to rob her.
Roger tries to rob Mrs. Jones.
Mrs. Jones wants Roger to wash his face and eat dinner.
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How does the author develop the viewpoint of young Arturo at the beginning of "An Hour with Abuelo"?
Arturo grew up in New Jersey so Arturo doesn't know his grandfather
Arturo is eager to see Abuelo
Arturo thinks he only needs to see him at Christmas
Arturo asks his mom to pick him up in exactly one hour and to not be late
21
"Marie pampered her new puppy by buying it a fancy bed to sleep in and cooking special meals for it." Define PAMPERED:
mistreated
educated
loved
spoiled
22
How is the conflict resolved in "Thank You M'am"?
Roger washes his face and eats.
Mrs. Jones gives Roger $ and tells him to behave himself.
Roger comes up from behind and tries to steal the purse.
Roger falls down and Mrs. Jones grabs hold of him.
23
What is this an example of? "Leave it with good will, gentleness, and peace."
Introductory Words and Phrases
Compound Sentences
Items in a Series
24
If a question says "Write 3 paragraphs about the following subjects" how many paragraphs should you write?
3 sentences
2 paragraphs
1 paragraph
3 paragraphs

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