Give me an example of a secondary character from "Ransom of Red Chief" (7th grade) or "Most Dangerous Game" (8th grade). Explain why they are secondary.
Answers will vary (ex. Mr. Dorset or Ivan)
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What is the difference between Mood & Tone?
Mood = How the reader feels Tone = The author's attitude
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Give me an example of symbolism from "The Raven" (7th grade) or "The Interlopers" (8th Grade)
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What is situational irony?
The opposite of what is expected
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Give me an example of theme in "All Summer in a Day" (7th grade), "Tell-Tale Heart" (8th grade)
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What is the difference between metaphors and similes
Metaphors = Comparison not using like or as Simile= Comparison using like or as
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Define 3rd Person Objective Point-of-View
Told by an outside narrator, you only see actions (no thoughts)
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Give me an example of Character vs. Society Conflict in "Gift of the Magi" (7th) or "Harrison Bergeron" (8th)
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What are the two necessary parts of setting?
When and Where (time and place)
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What is indirect characterization
When the author shows rather than tells about a character
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Give me an example of Character vs. Character Conflict in "Rikki-Tikki" (7th) or "Harrison Bergeron" (8th)
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What is the difference between connotation and denotation?
Denotation = Dictionary definition Connotation = Meaning beyond dictionary definition