Literary vocabulary | Vocabulary Odd one Out | Ancient Cultures | Naomi Leon | Later, Gator |
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What is the plot?
The main storyline, scheme, or plan of a literary work.
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What is waist?
weave, sew, bead, waist
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What pets did the ancient Greeks have?
Birds, Dogs, Goats, tortoises, and mice.
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What does Ms. Maloney tell the mediator about the Leons?
Ms. Maloney says that the Leons will be back from their vacation in time for the interview.
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What did Tedy buy Bobby last Christmas?
Cheap, white socks.
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What is time and place?
The two elements which come together to make the setting of a literary work.
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What are jacks?
hobbyhorse, knucklebones, jacks, cloth dolls.
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What did the ancient Mayan mothers teach their daughters?
Weaving and cooking.
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What wishes does Santiago express in his letter to the judge?
Santiago expresses he would like to me more a part of the children's lives.
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What is on sale at the department store?
Turtles and baby alligators.
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What is a narrator?
The teller of the story of a literary work.
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What are women?
literature, religion, philosophy, women.
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Why did children of all cultures have toys?
Children love to play and often get in the way or into trouble when they are not occupied.
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What are some reasons why Naomi wants to stay in Oaxaca?
She enjoys Oaxaca and she can see her father.
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Does Teddy succeed in insulting Bobby?
No, because Bobby loves them.
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What is the author?
The writer of a literary work.
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What is effect?
affect, effect, influence, persuade
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What did ancient Greek six year old boys and girls have in common?
They both stayed at home until age six.
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Why would it be hard fo Santiago to go to California?
His livelihood is selling carvings only sold in Oaxaca.
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How does Teddy's jealousy of Bobby affect his actions?
Teddy is always trying to find things that will make Bobby unhappy.
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What is point of view?
The perspective of a literary work.
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what is a quail?
Duck, goose, swan, quail
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What are some toys that are the same principle today as they were in ancient times?
Knucklebones, dolls, rattle, pull toys.
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Why does Naomi say "My pen is too heavy to lift"?
She means she is very sad and upset when she says this.
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From whose point of view is the story told? How can you tell?
Teddy's because we see I, me, and my.
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