fiction review

What is tone?

What is mood?

Author's set a TONE or MOOD in literature by conveying an emotion or emotions through ____________.

What is the tone of the following text? "I will not!" she shouted. "I will not be left at the mercy of our enemies while you slink away!" (108).

The monster produced a terrifying noise, and we tried hard not to scream and give away our hiding place. What is the "mood" set in this passage?

The part of the story where the background information is given and the characters and setting are introduced.

This is the turning point of the story and is usually the most intense and exciting part.

This is the part of the story where the conflict is developed.

This is the end of the story.

After years of saving money, John bought his dream home. It was a two-story beach house in a secluded area. John thought it was absolutely perfect, until he noticed the termites. First there were just a few, nibbling away at the back deck, but soon there were thousands. This is the story of how John went to war with the termites, a war that he eventually won, but one that cost him his dream home.

Sarah was accepted into her top choice for college, however, it is the most expensive one on her list. Should she sacrifice her family's wallet to attend the school of her dreams, or should she be conservative and consider other schools?

What type of conflict is the picture? 
Katniss was forced to play the Hunger Games because those were the rules of the government.

In "Twilight," Edward & Jacob battle for Bella's affection.

What might the theme be in this story? There is more than one correct answer.

"Oh yeah?" Charles sneered. "If you're so great, why don't you race me?" Lucy gasped. Charles was the fastest runner at school. "You're on," she gulped. That night, she began to train. Day after day, she ran laps at the track. Charles would watch her, laughing. His friends asked him why he wasn't practicing, too. "Practice? I don't need practice to win." Finally, the day of the race dawned. Lucy met him at the track. "Good luck," she said. "I don't need it," he replied. They took off. At the finish line, he turned back to look for Lucy—but she'd already beaten him by half a lap!

Read the passage below. Then, choose the sentence below that best states the theme.

"Why can't you just pack me salami or tuna sandwiches? That's what everyone else eats." "Don't you like the lunches I pack you?" Abu seemed surprised that I was complaining. "Of course I love your mansaf, Abu, but it . . . it just smells so strong. People think the jameed in it smells like dirty socks. I feel like everyone's staring at my weird food," I said." Are you ashamed of being different?" I didn't answer my father. He continued, "We have a beautiful heritage. There is no shame in eating the foods your grandparents and great-grandparents ate! Never look down on your traditions, my child." I knew in my heart Abu was right.

Which statement best supports the story's theme that one should be proud of his or her traditions?

(1) "Why can't you just pack me salami or tuna sandwiches? (2) That's what everyone else eats."(3) "Don't you like the lunches I pack you?" Abu seemed surprised that I was complaining.(4) "Of course I love your mansaf, Abu, but it . . . it just smells so strong. (5) People think the jameed in it smells like dirty socks. (6) I feel like everyone's staring at my weird food,"? I said.(7) "Are you ashamed of being different?"(8) I didn't answer my father. (9) He continued, "We have a beautiful heritage. (10) There is no shame in eating the foods your grandparents and great-grandparents ate! (11) Never look down on your traditions, my child."(12) I knew in my heart Abu was right.

As I grazed in the field, I realized that there were not any other animals around. I had a weird feeling that something was wrong. The other animals that are usually making noises are all silent. I see a shadow up in a tree. I think that is is unsafe here, so I am going to run away.

From what point of view is the passage written?

She ran as fast as she could up the hill. Although she was hot and exhausted, she knew if she kept her pace, she would win the race.