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Getting Grammarized
parts of speech and parts of a plot
77
English
7th Grade
04/24/2010

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Term

Identify the simple subject:

 

The Wildcats competed with the Elite 8!

Definition
Wildcats
Term

Identify the simple subject:

 

Missourians have many fabulous universities in which to educate their children.

Definition
Missourians
Term

Identify the simple subject:

 

In the Harry Potter novel series,

Lord Voldemort is one villainous dude.

Definition
Lord Voldemort
Term

Identify the simple subject:

 

The blooming redbud tree outside our classroom window is showering blossoms on the ground.

Definition
tree
Term

Identify the simple verb:

 

The Wildcats competed

with the Elite 8!

Definition
competed
Term

Identify the simple verb:

 

Missourians have many fabulous universities in which to educate their children.

Definition
have
Term

Identify the verb phrase:

 

In the Harry Potter novel series,

Lord Voldemort does not enjoy the company of friends.

Definition

does enjoy

(not is never a part of the verb...it's an adverb)

Term

Identify the verb phrase:

 

The blooming redbud outside our classroom window is showing blossoms on the ground.

Definition
is showing
Term

Identify the simple subject and verb:

 

The playful puppies have been tumbling with each other for hours.

Definition

subject: puppies

verb: have been playing

Term

Identify the simple subject and verb:

 

Our old dog struggles to climb the stairs.

 

Definition

subject: dog

verb: struggles

Term

Identify the simple subject and verb:

 

The new teachers arrived with fabulous, clever ideas for their students.

Definition

subject: teachers

verb: arrived

Term

 

Name the two major classes of verbs.

Definition
action and linking
Term

 

Direct objects may be found after which type of verb?

Definition
action verbs
Term

 

Predicate words will be found after which type of verb?

Definition
linking verbs
Term

Identify the verb and verb type:

 

The fragrant lilacs are beautifully arranged in the vase.

Definition

verb: are arranged

verb type: action

 

(careful! beautifully is an adverb)

Term

Identify the verb and verb type:

 

My parents encourage me to do my best.

Definition

verb: encourage

verb type: action

Term

Identify the verb and verb type:

 

My little sister is sneaky.

Definition

verb: is

verb type: linking

Term

Identify the verb and verb type:

 

Washington, Adams, and Jefferson were the first fathers of our nation.

Definition

verb: were

verb type: linking

Term

Identify the direct object:

 

My parents encourage me to do my best.

Definition
me
Term

Identify the predicate word:

 

My little sister is sneaky.

Definition
sneaky is a predicate adjective
Term

Identify the predicate word:

 

Washington, Adams, and Jefferson were the first fathers of our nation.

Definition
fathers is the predicate noun
Term

Identify the prepositional phrase:

 

Washington, Adams, and Jefferson were the first fathers of our nation.

Definition
of our nation
Term

Identify the prepositional phrase:

 

The fragrant lilacs are beautifully arranged in the vase.

Definition
in the vase
Term

Identify the prepositional phrase:

 

My friend, who lives near me, always has my back.

Definition
near me
Term

Identify the direct object:

 

The gardener planted the acorns in a sunny, open spot.

Definition
acorns
Term

Identify the direct object:

 

The scampering squirrels climbed the sycamore to their nest.

Definition
sycamore
Term

Identify the prepositional phrase:

 

The scampering squirrels climbed the sycamore to their nest.

Definition
to their nest
Term

Identify the prepositional phrase:

 

The gardener planted the acorns in a sunny, open spot.

Definition
in a sunny, open spot
Term

Identify the correct verb choice:

Why _____ you interested in that profession?

          a. was

          b. were

          c. am

          d. is

Definition
b. were
Term

Identify the correct verb choice:

That concert _____ fabulous!

          a. was

          b. were

          c. am

          d. are

Definition
a. was
Term

Identify the correct verb choice:

There _____ several gifts waiting for the bride.

          a. was

          b. were

          c. am

          d. is

Definition
b. were
Term

Identify the correct verb choice:

One of the pieces of cake ____ smaller than the rest.

          a. are

          b. were

          c. am

          d. is

Definition
d. is
Term

Identify the correct verb choice:

The orchestra has ______ to tune

their instruments

          a.began

          b.begin

          c.begins

          d.begun

Definition
d. begun
Term

Identify the correct verb choice:

The children have _____ dance lessons for years.

          a. took

          b. take

          c. taken

          d.takes

Definition
c. taken
Term

Identify the correct verb choice:

The class officers _______ to the principal.

          a. speaks

          b. spake

          c. spoke

          d. spuken

Definition
c. spoke
Term

Identify the correct verb choice:

She _____ out of the boring movie

          a. snuck

          b. snake

          c. sneaked

          d. sneak

Definition
c. sneaked
Term
The point of the story when the conflict is resolved. 
Definition
Climax
Term
The happenings of the story.
Definition
Plot
Term
Where a story takes place.
Definition
Setting
Term
The person causing a problem for the main character.
Definition
Antagonist
Term
The part of the story where the problem develops
Definition
Rising Action
Term
A secondary plot strand; may connect to the main plot
Definition
Subplot
Term
The feeling the work conveys to the reader
Definition
Mood
Term
The part of the story where all the loose ends are tied up. 
Definition
Resolution
Term
The beginning of the story.  The author introduces the characters and sets up the story
Definition
Exposition
Term
The main character in the story
Definition
Protagonist
Term
An exaggerated statement
Definition
Hyperbole
Term
Trait of writing where all parts fit together nicely.
Definition
Organization
Term
Man vs Self struggle in a story.
Definition
Internal conflict
Term
Who tells the story
Definition
Point of View
Term
Words that paint a picture for the reader
Definition
Imagery
Term
The rhythm and flow of your writing
Definition
Sentence Fluency
Term
The struggle of a story is outside of oneself, ex: man vs nature
Definition
External Conflict
Term
General idea about life that a writer wishes to express
Definition
Theme
Term
The reasons and content of your writing
Definition
Idea
Term
Form of communication or media that is aimed at influenceing the attitudes of others.
Definition
Propoganda
Term

Indicate which part of the plot following statements refer.

 

The problem becomes more complicated.

Definition
Rising Action
Term

Indicate which part of the plot following statements refer.

 

The characters, setting, and sometimes main conflict are introduced.

Definition
Exposition
Term

Indicate which part of the plot following statements refer.

 

The loose ends of a story are tied up.

Definition
Resolution
Term

Indicate which part of the plot following statements refer.

 

Can be found by asking the question, "When was the problem resolved?"

Definition
Climax
Term

Indicate which part of the plot following statements refer.

 

Comes before the rising action

Definition
Exposition
Term

Indicate which part of the plot following statements refer.

 

Ends the conflict, but not the story.

Definition
Climax
Term

Indicate which part of the plot following statements refer.

 

The longest part of the story

Definition
Rising Action
Term

T/F

 

Background details help support the time and place of the setting.

Definition
True
Term

T/F

 

Man vs Society is an internal conflict

Definition
False
Term

T/F

 

Theme statements always include a character's name.

Definition
False
Term

T/F

 

Flashback is when the author reveals something that happened earlier in a character's life

Definition
True
Term

T/F

 

Foreshadowing gives the readers hints or clues about what is coming in the story.

Definition
True
Term

T/F

 

Suspense is a technique that reveals more of the characer's true self.

Definition
False
Term

T/F

 

The main idea of the story is another word for summary.

Definition
False
Term

T/F

 

An external conlict is man vs man or man vs the supernatural

Definition
True
Term

T/F


Mood deals with the readers whereas theme deals with the author.

Definition
True
Term

T/F

 

The protagonist is always the good guy.

Definition
False
Term

T/F

 

First person point of view uses the pronouns I, we, me, my, etc.

Definition
True
Term

T/F

 

Omniscient point of view means that narrator has limited knowledge.

Definition
False
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