Elements of a Story Review Sheet

What is it called when the conflict is resolved?

Joins two words, ideas, phrases together and shows how they are connected.

Imagery is the main literary device used to portray the theme in "Oranges".

How can Teresa be described as all of the following EXCEPT?

What might the oranges symbolize?

What is the theme of "Seventh Grade"?

This is the series of events that come after the most tense part of the story.

They would sit at a pool, their rippled stomachs dark with shadow, and scowl. What does scowl mean?

The beginning of a story that provides background information and includes information about the characters.

What is the theme of "Oranges"?

Shows the relationship of a noun or pronoun to another word.

Mr. Bueller & the lady in candy story are similar because they understand that the boys are trying to impress crushes.

"A river of nervous sweat ran down his palms" is an example of

"Tiered like bleachers" is an example of

What is the type of conflict that is the character against unfair laws?

"It was confusing like the inside of a watch" is an example of

What is the most tense part of the story called?

What is it called when Mr. Bueller is remembering his college days and borrowing cars to impress a girl?

Modifies a verb, an adjective or another adverb. It tells how (often), where, when.

Which part of the story is where the suspense builds and the problem gets worse and becomes more complicated?

Who was the protagonist in the short story, "Seventh Grade"?

Gary Soto is an author that likes to write about events that are relatable to young adults.

A detailed setting usually uses a lot of which device?

A _____ is used in place of a noun or noun phrases to avoid repetition.

"Picking grapes was like living in Siberia" is an example of a

The technique used in the beginning of the poem to recall young love is

Describes, modifies or gives more information about a noun or pronoun.

Shows an action or a state of being.

Name of a person, place thing or idea is called what?

"A tinny, three-beat bell propelled students to their homerooms" is an example of which device?

A word or phrase that expresses a strong emotion. It is a short exclamation.

The device when Victor makes fun of Michael scowling to impress girls, yet he is awkwrd and embarrasses himself.

"His cheeks were rosebuds of shame" is an example of…

MINTS stands for Months, I, Nouns (Proper Nouns), Titles, Start of Sentences.

Victor can be described as nervous and awkward.

"Great rosebushes of red bloomed on Victor's cheeks..." is an example of…