Set #3

Question 1

What is an adage or proverb?

Answer 1

A saying that tells a general truth, and that has gained credit through long use

Question 2

What are some examples of adages or proverbs

Answer 2

“a picture is worth a thousand words”

“you get what you pay for”

Question 3

What is a homograph?

Answer 3

Two or more words that are spelled alike but may be pronounced differently and have different definitions.

Question 4

Give and example of a pair of homographs.

Answer 4

bow and bow

Question 5

Describe the parts of a story plot

Answer 5

Characters, setting, events

Question 6

What makes up the setting?

Answer 6

place and time (where and when)

Question 7

To compare characters or settings means to tell how they are _____.

Answer 7

the same

Question 8

To contrast characters or setting means to tell how they are __________.

Answer 8

different

Question 9

The message or truth about life that a story suggests is called the _______.

Answer 9

theme

Question 10

Which is an example of a theme?

a) cinderella worked harder than her stepsisters.
b) good things come to those who work hard.

Answer 10

B (it is a life lesson that can be applied to many situations beyond the “Cinderella” story.)