ELA final

Question 1

Characterization

Answer 1

The process in which the author reveals the personality of a character

Question 2

Direct characterization

Answer 2

The author tells the reader a character’s trait.

Question 3

Indirect characterization

Answer 3

The author shows the reader a character’s trait

Question 4

How character traits are revealed

Answer 4

Thoughts, Action and Dialogue

Question 5

Symbolism

Answer 5

when an author uses an object to represent an idea or deeper meaning.

Question 6

Irony

Answer 6

It’s the opposite of what you expected

Question 7

Theme

Answer 7

the message, lesson, or moral of a story

Question 8

Imagery

Answer 8

using very descriptive language that appeals to the reader’s senses

Question 9

Foreshadowing

Answer 9

when an author hints at something that will happen later in the story

Question 10

simile

Answer 10

When you compare 2 unlike things using “like” or “as”

Question 11

metaphor

Answer 11

When you compare 2 unlike things NOT using “like” or “as”

Question 12

onomatopoeia

Answer 12

Sounds words

Question 13

personification

Answer 13

When you give a non-living thing a human trait

Question 14

hyperbole

Answer 14

An exaggeration

Question 15

alliteration

Answer 15

Beginning sounds or letter repeated in a sentence

Question 16

idiom

Answer 16

A phrase that has both literal and figurative meaning

Question 17

The Ordinary World

Answer 17

when the hero is in his own world and feels out of place.

Question 18

Call to Adventure

Answer 18

Something happens in the human world that starts the hero on his journey.

Question 19

Entering the Unknown

Answer 19

the hero enters a world that is different from theirs. It can contain supernatural beings, magnificent sights and danger.

Question 20

Supernatural Mentor/Aid

Answer 20

Someone who has mastered the laws of supernatural (magic). Who guides the hero to complete their quest. The hero also can be given a supernatural object to help them. (pen, shoes, pearls, hat, and water)

Question 21

Stage 5: Allies/Helpers

Answer 21

Someone who helps the hero on their journey. (Grover and Annabeth)

Question 22

Road of Trials

Answer 22

A series of events that test the hero and helps transform them to who they are meant to be.

Question 23

The Supreme Ordeal

Answer 23

all the events lead up to this main climax. When the hero faces the biggest challenge. (Ares vs. Percy)

Question 24

The Magic Flight

Answer 24

When the hero has the item/reward and has to return it to where it belongs.

Question 25

Confronting the Father

Answer 25

When the hero confronts (face to face) with either their father or someone with great power over them.

Question 26

Master of 2 Worlds

Answer 26

The hero returns to their normal world as a changed person.

Question 27

Exposition:

Answer 27

Where and when the story takes place. Introduces the characters

Question 28

Rising Action

Answer 28

a series of small influential events that add to and lead up to the main conflict or problem in a story

Question 29

Climax:

Answer 29

When the character faces the main problem (the most exciting moment of the story)

Question 30

Falling Action

Answer 30

a series of events that lead to the solution or ending of the story

Question 31

Resolution

Answer 31

how the problem is solved

Question 32

Conflict:

Answer 32

a problem or struggle between two opposing forces

Question 33

Antagonist

Answer 33

is a character who is against the main character

Question 34

Answer (ACES)

Answer 34

Restate the question

Question 35

Cite (Give a quote from the text)
(ACES)

Answer 35

The text states
This is evident when it states
According to the text

Question 36

Explain (ACES)

Answer 36

Say: In other words (put the quote in your own words)

Mean:This reveals (Give a character trait)

Matter: This is significant because (why is this important?)

Question 37

Summarize (ACES)

Answer 37

To sum up

Overall

In closing

Question 38

Which part of the ACES structure is the most important and worth the most points?

Answer 38

Explain