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Answer the following questions based on what you know about point of view and irony.

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Which words show a first-person point of view?

my, I, we

your, he, his

Mom, Hunter, kids

Jane, Zach, she

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Which of these story excerpts are in first-person point of view?

Matt, Esme, Paul, and Sam worked together to get our science project done on time.

My hard work had paid off—I had earned an "A" on Mrs. Johnson's math test!

The spaceship landed with a thud. Zorko was back, and he was furious with me!

Ami and Rachel gave their teacher Mr. Wu a surprise birthday party.

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Which passage has a first-person point of view?

Myla and Josh sat down at the cafeteria table and began to talk. Shane heard them laughing and wandered over. "What's so funny?" he asked.

Kiri sighed as she read Mike's text message. It was disappointing to learn that he wouldn't be able to see her performance at the concert.

Whenever Mr. Gabriel came in as our substitute teacher, we smiled. He was the funniest teacher we had ever had. His classes always gave us plenty of laughs!

Talen made his mother breakfast in bed—toast, eggs, and juice—for her birthday. "Not quite right," Talen thought, so he went outside and picked some flowers to add. Now it looked perfect!

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When a story has a first-person point of view, readers know—

only what the narrator knows

the ending of the story before it happens

everything about every character

what the most important characters are thinking

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Readers expect one outcome, but something entirely different happens.

verbal irony

situational irony

dramatic irony

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Readers know what will happen, but the characters don't.

verbal irony

situational irony

dramatic irony

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A character says the opposite of what he or she means.

verbal irony

situational irony

dramatic irony

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What type of irony is the following example?
A man runs outside to warn some kids about the dangerous ice. He slips on the icy sidewalk, breaking his leg.

verbal

situational

dramatic

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What type of irony is the following example?
If you have to help with housework instead of going shopping with friends, you may tell your mother, "I just love doing housework instead of going shopping."

verbal

situational

dramatic

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What type of irony is the following example?
You're watching a movie where the beach is closed because of a shark sighting. You know the shark is lurking not far from shore. Then, you see a family run into the waves, unaware of the danger.

verbal

situational

dramatic

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What type of irony is the following example?
You stand to give your speech, and your mind goes blank. You stumble through, making it up as you go. You know it's awful. "As you can see," you say to the crowd, "I'm a great public speaker."

verbal

situational

dramatic

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"What's for dinner, Sandra?" Julio asked his sister. "Oh, I think dad is making something for us tonight," she replied. "Oh, great," Julio said with a grimace. "I'm sure it will be something delicious, as always. You know how I love his peanut butter tacos."
Which of the following statements is true?

Julio's statement is an example of verbal irony.

This situation is an example of dramatic irony.

Sandra's words reflect verbal irony.

This situation is an example of situational irony.

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Cool and dark, the basement was perfect for the spider. He crawled into a box of apples—just the spot to catch flies. Full of deadly venom, he waited. Upstairs, Shawndra rolled her eyes at her brother Jeremy. "Fine," she said. "I'll get the apples. But you know there's no reason to be afraid of the basement!"
What is the irony in this passage?

A spider crawls into a box full of ripe apples in the basement.

Jeremy does not want to go down to the basement to get the box of apples.

Shawndra tells Jeremy there is no reason to be afraid of the basement, yet readers know there is a poisonous spider there.

There is no irony in this passage.

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You try to talk to a new student at school, but your mind goes blank. You say something and realize it was a silly comment. Then, a classmate snickers and says, "Very smooth!"
This passage contains an example of—

verbal irony

situational and dramatic irony

situational irony

dramatic irony

Answer the following questions based on "The Mixer".

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Why does the Shy Man buy Blackie?

to help him rob a house

to have a pet

to guard his house

to be a friend for Fred

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What conflict does Blackie face at the beginning of the story?

He doesn't understand why he is only worth half a crown.

He is happy about going out to see the world.

He is sad about leaving the public house.

He isn't sure whether to listen to the Shy Man or his mother's advice.

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Why is Blackie an unreliable narrator?

because he is a dog

because he is too friendly

because he misunderstands many events

because he see everything that happens

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Why doesn't Blackie bark when someone comes in the window?

He is afraid.

He was trained not to bark by the Shy Man.

He thinks it is Fred.

He wants to help the Shy Man rob the house.

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Why does Blackie's mother say that he is "sometimes quite undog-like"?

He is not friendly enough.

He is a cheese-hound.

He is not a handsome dog.

He is friendly with too many men.

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Why do Fred and his father make a "great fuss" over Blackie at the end?

They think Blackie caught the robber on purpose.

They are glad Blackie introduced them to the Shy Man so they could become friends.

They know Blackie likes attention from people.

They are glad Blackie likes to eat ham.

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How does being bought by the Shy Man affect Blackie?

He can't wait to meet Fred's father.

He feels sad and mopes.

He doesn't want to leave the public house.

He feels he is actually worth something.

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What is the climax of the story?

When Blackie is sold to Fred's father

When Blackie chases the Shy Man up the tree

When the Shy Man comes through the window at the Old Man's house

When Blackie is bought by the Shy Man

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Why does Blackie decide to wake Fred?

He is trying to get the Shy Man in trouble.

He wants Fred and the Shy Man to be friends.

He is hungry and can't sleep.

He wants to tell Fred he can smell mice.

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How does Blackie feel about the events at the very end of the story?

He decides not to worry about what happened since it doesn't concern him.

He is happy that Fred and the Shy Man met.

He is sad that the Shy Man left without saying goodbye.

He can't wait for his next adventure.

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An amiable person

avoids meeting people.

makes others uncomfortable.

probably has several good friends.

doesn't like to go outside.

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You might criticize someone who

shared something with you.

helped you on a project.

wore a sweatshirt shirt to school.

was being mean to another person.

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What does morbid mean?

unhealthy

shy

strong

kind

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If there is a surfeit of sandwiches,

we will need to make more.

there is an excessive amount of them.

no one will eat them.

everyone will be hungry.

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If you mope, you are

pretending to be asleep.

feeling sad and bored.

feeling afraid.

feeling excited and interested.

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Why does the policeman say that the Shy Man needs a "change of air"?

He wants him to get some fresh air.

He wants him to change his personality.

He is concerned about the Shy Man's health.

He wants him to leave town.

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What is the meaning or significance of the story's title? (The Mixer)

The narrator gets mixed ideas about things

The narrator likes to play with other puppies.

The narrator likes to stir up trouble.

The narrator likes to socialize with people.

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Which character trait BEST fits the narrator?

bossy

loyal

manipulative

shy

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Which detail from the story shows that the narrator is unreliable?

Most people don't think Blackie is a good looking dog

He takes too long to learn new things

He takes his new master's criminal behavior as shyness

He doesn't listen to his mother's advice on the ABC of a dog's education

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Which of the following demonstrates irony?

Blackie is confused between his mom's teachings and the Shy Man's

Blackie is a sweet dog but also ugly

Blackie gets attached to the Shy Man even though he doesn't treat him well

Blackie is excited about going off into the real world

"The Mixer" Test

"The Mixer" Test

Which words show a first-person point of view?

Which of these story excerpts are in first-person point of view?

Which passage has a first-person point of view?

When a story has a first-person point of view, readers know—

Readers expect one outcome, but something entirely different happens.

Readers know what will happen, but the characters don't.

A character says the opposite of what he or she means.

What type of irony is the following example?A man runs outside to warn some kids about the dangerous ice. He slips on the icy sidewalk, breaking his leg.

What type of irony is the following example?If you have to help with housework instead of going shopping with friends, you may tell your mother, "I just love doing housework instead of going shopping."

What type of irony is the following example?You're watching a movie where the beach is closed because of a shark sighting. You know the shark is lurking not far from shore. Then, you see a family run into the waves, unaware of the danger.

What type of irony is the following example?You stand to give your speech, and your mind goes blank. You stumble through, making it up as you go. You know it's awful. "As you can see," you say to the crowd, "I'm a great public speaker."

You try to talk to a new student at school, but your mind goes blank. You say something and realize it was a silly comment. Then, a classmate snickers and says, "Very smooth!"This passage contains an example of—

Why does the Shy Man buy Blackie?

What conflict does Blackie face at the beginning of the story?

Why is Blackie an unreliable narrator?

Why doesn't Blackie bark when someone comes in the window?

Why does Blackie's mother say that he is "sometimes quite undog-like"?

Why do Fred and his father make a "great fuss" over Blackie at the end?

How does being bought by the Shy Man affect Blackie?

What is the climax of the story?

Why does Blackie decide to wake Fred?

How does Blackie feel about the events at the very end of the story?

An amiable person

You might criticize someone who

What does morbid mean?

If there is a surfeit of sandwiches,

If you mope, you are

Why does the policeman say that the Shy Man needs a "change of air"?

What is the meaning or significance of the story's title? (The Mixer)

Which character trait BEST fits the narrator?

Which detail from the story shows that the narrator is unreliable?

Which of the following demonstrates irony?

Which words show a first-person point of view?

Which of these story excerpts are in first-person point of view?

Which passage has a first-person point of view?

When a story has a first-person point of view, readers know—

Readers expect one outcome, but something entirely different happens.

Readers know what will happen, but the characters don't.

A character says the opposite of what he or she means.

What type of irony is the following example?A man runs outside to warn some kids about the dangerous ice. He slips on the icy sidewalk, breaking his leg.

What type of irony is the following example?If you have to help with housework instead of going shopping with friends, you may tell your mother, "I just love doing housework instead of going shopping."

What type of irony is the following example?You're watching a movie where the beach is closed because of a shark sighting. You know the shark is lurking not far from shore. Then, you see a family run into the waves, unaware of the danger.

What type of irony is the following example?You stand to give your speech, and your mind goes blank. You stumble through, making it up as you go. You know it's awful. "As you can see," you say to the crowd, "I'm a great public speaker."

You try to talk to a new student at school, but your mind goes blank. You say something and realize it was a silly comment. Then, a classmate snickers and says, "Very smooth!"This passage contains an example of—

Why does the Shy Man buy Blackie?

What conflict does Blackie face at the beginning of the story?

Why is Blackie an unreliable narrator?

Why doesn't Blackie bark when someone comes in the window?

Why does Blackie's mother say that he is "sometimes quite undog-like"?

Why do Fred and his father make a "great fuss" over Blackie at the end?

How does being bought by the Shy Man affect Blackie?

What is the climax of the story?

Why does Blackie decide to wake Fred?

How does Blackie feel about the events at the very end of the story?

An amiable person

You might criticize someone who

What does morbid mean?

If there is a surfeit of sandwiches,

If you mope, you are

Why does the policeman say that the Shy Man needs a "change of air"?

What is the meaning or significance of the story's title? (The Mixer)

Which character trait BEST fits the narrator?

Which detail from the story shows that the narrator is unreliable?

Which of the following demonstrates irony?

What type of irony is the following example?
A man runs outside to warn some kids about the dangerous ice. He slips on the icy sidewalk, breaking his leg.

What type of irony is the following example?
If you have to help with housework instead of going shopping with friends, you may tell your mother, "I just love doing housework instead of going shopping."

What type of irony is the following example?
You're watching a movie where the beach is closed because of a shark sighting. You know the shark is lurking not far from shore. Then, you see a family run into the waves, unaware of the danger.

What type of irony is the following example?
You stand to give your speech, and your mind goes blank. You stumble through, making it up as you go. You know it's awful. "As you can see," you say to the crowd, "I'm a great public speaker."

You try to talk to a new student at school, but your mind goes blank. You say something and realize it was a silly comment. Then, a classmate snickers and says, "Very smooth!"
This passage contains an example of—

What type of irony is the following example?
A man runs outside to warn some kids about the dangerous ice. He slips on the icy sidewalk, breaking his leg.

What type of irony is the following example?
If you have to help with housework instead of going shopping with friends, you may tell your mother, "I just love doing housework instead of going shopping."

What type of irony is the following example?
You're watching a movie where the beach is closed because of a shark sighting. You know the shark is lurking not far from shore. Then, you see a family run into the waves, unaware of the danger.

What type of irony is the following example?
You stand to give your speech, and your mind goes blank. You stumble through, making it up as you go. You know it's awful. "As you can see," you say to the crowd, "I'm a great public speaker."

You try to talk to a new student at school, but your mind goes blank. You say something and realize it was a silly comment. Then, a classmate snickers and says, "Very smooth!"
This passage contains an example of—