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Short Story Test Prep. 1. Which tones fit the story “Dragon, Dragon”? A.Humorous B.Serious C.Informational D.Informative E.Informal F.Formal.

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1 Short Story Test Prep

2 1. Which tones fit the story “Dragon, Dragon”? A.Humorous B.Serious C.Informational D.Informative E.Informal F.Formal

3 1. Which tones fit the story “Dragon, Dragon”? (multiple answers) A.Humorous B.Serious C.Informational D.Informative E.Informal F.Formal

4 1. Which tones fit the story “Dragon, Dragon”? (multiple answers) A.Humorous B.Serious C.Informational D.Informative E.Informal F.Formal Ask yourself what is tone?

5 1. Which tones fit the story “Dragon, Dragon”? (multiple answers) A.Humorous B.Serious C.Informational D.Informative E.Informal F.Formal Ask yourself what is tone? Tone is the attitude the author feels about the subject. By the words he or she chooses they are trying to get the reader to feel a certain mood.

6 1. Which tones fit the story “Dragon, Dragon”? (multiple answers) A.Humorous B.Serious C.Informational D.Informative E.Informal F.Formal Next define each term to make sure you pick the correct ones

7 1.Which tones fit the story “Dragon, Dragon”? (multiple answers) A.Humorous-funny B.Serious-not funny C.Informational-tells information D.Informative-tells information E.Informal-slang, silly words, casual F.Formal-only school-appropriate words, level of seriousness at a wedding or funeral

8 1. Which tones fit the story “Dragon, Dragon”? (multiple answers) A.Humorous-funny B.Serious-not funny C.Informational-tells information D.Informative-tells information E.Informal-slang, silly words, casual F.Formal-only school-appropriate words, level of seriousness at a wedding or funeral

9 2. Identify which words in the sentence help describe the setting. Every time there was a full moon the dragon came out of his lair and ravaged the countryside. a.Every time b.full moon c.came out d.lair e.ravaged f.countryside

10 2. Identify which words in the sentence help describe the setting. Every time there was a full moon the dragon came out of his lair and ravaged the countryside. a.Every time b.full moon c.came out d.lair e.ravaged f.countryside

11 2. Identify which words in the sentence help describe the setting. Every time there was a full moon the dragon came out of his lair and ravaged the countryside. a.Every time b.full moon c.came out d.lair e.ravaged f.countryside Multiple answers

12 2. Identify which words in the sentence help describe the setting. Every time there was a full moon the dragon came out of his lair and ravaged the countryside. a.Every time b.full moon c.came out d.lair e.ravaged f.countryside

13 2. Identify which words in the sentence help describe the setting. Every time there was a full moon the dragon came out of his lair and ravaged the countryside. a.Every time b.full moon c.came out d.lair e.ravaged f.countryside Ask yourself what is setting?

14 2. Identify which words in the sentence help describe the setting. Every time there was a full moon the dragon came out of his lair and ravaged the countryside. a.Every time b.full moon c.came out d.lair e.ravaged f.countryside Ask yourself what is setting? Setting = time and place of a story

15 2. Identify which words in the sentence help describe the setting. Every time there was a full moon the dragon came out of his lair and ravaged the countryside. a.Every time b.full moon c.came out d.lair e.ravaged f.countryside Then analyze each answer

16 2. Identify which words in the sentence help describe the setting. Every time there was a full moon, he came out of his lair and ravaged the countryside. a.Every time-Adverb-transition phrase b.full moon-time of the month c.came out-verb “to enter” d.Lair-cave where dragon lives e.Ravaged- verb “to destroy” f.Countryside- word to describe a place that is not a city

17 2. Identify which words in the sentence help describe the setting. Every time there was a full moon, he came out of his lair and ravaged the countryside. a.Every time-Adverb-transition phrase b.full moon-time of the month c.came out-verb “to enter” d.Lair-cave where dragon lives e.Ravaged- verb “to destroy” f.Countryside- word to describe a place that is not a city

18 3. Which statement best describes how the princesses’ character traits affect the story? A.Her shyness kept her from expressing her opinions to her father. B.Her intelligence helped her defeat the dragon C.Her loyalty caused her to care for her mother-the-rosebush. D.Her open-mindedness allowed her to be approving of all cobbler’s sons.

19 3. Which statement best describes how the princesses’ character traits affect the story? A.Her shyness kept her from expressing her opinions to her father. B.Her intelligence helped her defeat the dragon C.Her loyalty caused her to care for her mother-the-rosebush. D.Her open-mindedness allowed her to be approving of all cobbler’s sons.

20 3. Which statement best describes how the princesses’ character traits affect the story? A.Her shyness kept her from expressing her opinions to her father. B.Her intelligence helped her defeat the dragon C.Her loyalty caused her to care for her mother-the-rosebush. D.Her open-mindedness allowed her to be approving of all cobbler’s sons. Only one answer

21 3. Which statement best describes how the princesses’ character traits affect the story? A.Her shyness kept her from expressing her opinions to her father. B.Her intelligence helped her defeat the dragon C.Her loyalty caused her to care for her mother- the-rosebush. D.Her open-mindedness allowed her to be approving of all cobbler’s sons. What is a character trait?

22 3. Which statement best describes how the princesses’ character traits affect the story? A.Her shyness kept her from expressing her opinions to her father. B.Her intelligence helped her defeat the dragon C.Her loyalty caused her to care for her mother- the-rosebush. D.Her open-mindedness allowed her to be approving of all cobbler’s sons. What is a character trait? The personality of the character: kind, generous, mean

23 3. Which statement best describes how the princesses’ character traits affect the story? A.Her shyness kept her from expressing her opinions to her father. B.Her intelligence helped her defeat the dragon C.Her loyalty caused her to care for her mother- the-rosebush. D.Her open-mindedness allowed her to be approving of all cobbler’s sons. Which trait is true about the Princess?

24 3. Which statement best describes how the princesses’ character traits affect the story? A.Her shyness kept her from expressing her opinions to her father. B.Her intelligence helped her defeat the dragon C.Her loyalty caused her to care for her mother-the-rosebush. D.Her open-mindedness allowed her to be approving of all cobbler’s sons.

25 4. Which statement best describes the theme of “Dragon, Dragon”? a.The strongest always come out on top b.Listen to your elders c.To beat an enemy bigger than you, you must trick them and be clever d.Marry a princess

26 4. Which statement best describes the theme of “Dragon, Dragon”? a.The strongest always come out on top b.Listen to your elders c.To beat an enemy bigger than you, you must trick them and be clever d.Marry a princess

27 4. Which statement best describes the theme of “Dragon, Dragon”? a.The strongest always come out on top b.Listen to your elders c.To beat an enemy bigger than you, you must trick them and be clever d.Marry a princess One answer

28 4. Which statement best describes the theme of “Dragon, Dragon”? a.The strongest always come out on top b.Listen to your elders c.To beat an enemy bigger than you, you must trick them and be clever d.Marry a princess Theme= The lesson the reader is supposed to learn in the story

29 4. Which statement best describes the theme of “Dragon, Dragon”? a.The strongest always come out on top b.Listen to your elders c.To beat an enemy bigger than you, you must trick them and be clever d.Marry a princess Ask yourself which happened in the story and is the lesson you’re supposed to learn

30 4. Which statement best describes the theme of “Dragon, Dragon”? a.The strongest always come out on top b.Listen to your elders c.To beat an enemy bigger than you, you must trick them and be clever d.Marry a princess Ask yourself which happened in the story and is the lesson you’re supposed to learn

31 To Study: Elements of a Story Notes (Quarter 1) Elements of a Story Review (Quarter 2) Plot notes (Quarter 1) Plot warm-up (this morning) Story Elements Identification (Quarter 2) Notes you took during our practice today

32 Test Tomorrow! GOOD LUCK! Get a good nights sleep! You’re Ready For This!

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