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A short pop quiz or quick check-in on fairytales, myths, folktales, legends, and fables for students to demonstrate their knowledge of the difference between the various genres.

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How was the United States involved in the Vietnam War: The United States provided economic and limited military aid to prevent the spread of communism.. What was the name of the conflict involving nuclear weapons that almost erupted in October 1962 between the United States and the Soviet Union: Cuban Missile Crisis. Which senator proposed that citizens turn in their neighbor if they suspected the neighbor was a communist? : Joseph McCarthy . What is the term used to describe the invisible line that separated communist Eastern Europe from democratic Western Europe? : Iron Curtain . Read the passage. “After World War II, the U.S. and its allies formed an organization to assist each other. The countries supported the other members in diplomatic negotiations and military action. Their purpose was to ensure the security of member countries from outside threats.”What is the name of this organization? : . Study the picture.Front row left to right: Richard Nixon, President Eisenhower, Nikita KhrushchevWhat is the significance of the event in the picture: In 1959, Nikita Khrushchev became the first Soviet Union leader to visit the United States.. Read the passage.“During Harry Truman’s presidency, food and supplies were dropped to the people of Berlin, Germany. They were experiencing starvation because of blocks set up by the Soviet Union.”What was the "drop" called: Berlin Airlift. Which statement describes communism: a political and economic system in which the government owns and distributes wealth and resources. How was the Cold War different from previous wars involving the United States:

The time and place or the "when and where" of a story are called the..: setting. the first step of the writing process is called: prewriting. The person, animals, and things participating in a story: characters. The feeling that the author tries to convey throughout the story: mood. events that occur as result of central conflict : rising action. highest point of interest or suspense of a story: climax. Tension eases; events show the results of how the main character begins to resolve the conflict: falling action. Loose ends are tied up; the conflict is solved: resolution

What is a narrative: A story. _________________ means the time and place in which the events happen in a story: Setting. True or False. Descriptive words are important because they add detail to the story: True. Dialogue is : The conversation between characters. The part of the story that ties up all the loose ends and takes care of the conflict: the resolution. What is the purpose of a narrative: To tell a story. Why should we use descriptive words in our narrative essays: They "paint a picture" for our readers. What is narrative writing: Fictional story with a problem, events, and a solution. What is the first step of the writing process: . Why do we need to brainstorm before writing a narrative essay: It helps us organize our thoughts and ideas before writing.. When a main character's problem is resolved authors call that the _______________ of the story: Solution. Select the word that correctly defines each story element. The characters of a story are.: who is in the story.. Select the word that correctly defines each story element. The plot of a story includes..: . Select the word that correctly defines each story element. The conflict of a story is the..: problem the character faces.. Select the word that correctly defines each story element. The protagonist of a story is..: the main character. . Select the word that correctly defines each story element. The introduction, or exposition, of a short story is also its..: beginning.. All of the following are elements of narrative writing except: Teaches the reader something new. A strong, meaningful story title and introduction serves the purpose of making the reader ..: want to keep reading. Narrative writing tells a story to ........... the reader: entertain. All narratives have.......Choose all correct answers: point of view and plot

What is a narrative: A story . True of False. Descriptive words are important because they add detail to the story. : True . In this element of plot the author introduces the characters and setting..: Orientation . Climax is..: The most intense, exciting, or important point of a story. The time and place in which a story happens: Setting. What is a rising action: A series of events that build suspense . Which are examples of narratives: All of the above . What is the purpose of a narrative: To tell a story. The falling action occurs..: After the climax. True or False. Simple sentences CANNOT be used to create emphasis in a story. : False

What is a narrative: A story. True or False. Descriptive words are important because they add detail to the story: True. Dialogue is : The conversation between characters. True or False.  It is a good idea to "hook" reader at the beginning of the story: True. An example of a sensory detail is: Rattling thunder and lightening flashes. True or False.  A narrative must have characters: True. The person telling the story: Narrator. The author describes how the problem is solved: Falling Action. The end of the story; brings the story to a satisfactory close: Resolution. _________________ means the time and place in which the events happen in a story: Setting. The turning point of the story where the main conflict is decided one way or another: Climax. The author describes the conflict or problem the characters must face; tensions rise: Rising Action. The time and place in which a story happens: Setting. Opening of the story; author describes the setting, gives background info & intros characters: Exposition. The struggle between opposing forces; the problem handled by the main character: Conflict

Characters in a story are..: The people or animals in a story.. What is an example of a setting: The Prince's castle. Which is an example of a problem in this fairytale: The big bad wolf wants to eat the three little pigs.. What is the plot in a story: . Why is it important for a reader to understand a story's structure: To help the reader understand the story. The setting in a story can change?   True or false: Yes

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