Test Review 1 Flashcards
(45 cards)
Who wrote “Eleven?”
Sandra Cisneros
Who is the main character in “Eleven?”
Rachel
What is Rachel forced to wear, by her teacher?
A red sweater
What does the word EXPECT mean?
To look forward to something that is likely to occur.
On Rachel’s 11th birthday, she says she also feels…?
10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,and 1.
How does Sandra Cisneros make Rachel’s feelings visible?
By depicting her crying and her feelings for being bullied.
Who wrote “Who’s the New Kid?”
Lois Lowry
What part of class does Lois Lowry enter her new school?
The middle
What does a boy say to Lois Lowry as she enters the room on her first day of a new school?
“Is it a boy or a girl?”
What does the word sympathize mean?
To feel bad for
What are some comparisons between Rachel and Lois Lowry?
They are both bullied, both girls, both emotional, etc..
Which type of writing tells a story?
Narrative
Which type of story offers information or explains something?
Expository
Which type of writing presents a single clear picture of a person, place, thing, or idea?
Descriptive
Which type of writing presents information to support or prove a point?
Persuasive
Who is the main character of a story?
The protagonist
Who opposes the protagonist?
The antagonist
What is a person, animal, or imaginary creature in a literary work?
Character
What is a struggle between two opposing forces?
Conflict
What causes the plot to become tense or entangled as a result of the conflict?
Complication
What is the vantage point from which the story is told?
Point of view
What is the author’s statement in a literary work?
Theme
What refers to the way an author writes and uses language?
Style
What is the author’s attitude toward the subject?
Tone
