Character descriptions using adjectives & adverbs

Instructions

Finish the this module before the end of class time. Good luck and have fun! 

 

Hello there! 

Today, we’re diving into the magical world of adjectives and adverbs! Imagine you’re going on an adventure with some of your favourite book characters—but we need descriptive words to make our journey fun and exciting. 

Before we commence, let's rewind some literature principles we've discussed in class to refresh your knowledge. Ready, set... Go!  

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What is the main purpose of a theme in a story?

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4

Select what belongs to a type of literature:

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Mystery, realistic fiction, science fiction, fantasy, graphic novels are examples of genres.

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Explain what this image depicts using an example from any story.

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Define the following types of characters in your own words:
1. Protagonist/main character
2. Antagonist
3. Sidekick
4. Foil
5. Confidant
6. Love interest
7. Tertiary character

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1

What is a setting in literature?

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What are mystery and detective novels?

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What are characteristics of a classic detective novel?

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What are the characteristics of a hard-boiled mystery?

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What are the characteristics of a cozy mystery?

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1

What are the characteristics of a police procedural?

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What are the characteristics of a psychological thriller?

“Blomkvist went through the report once again, looking for something he might have missed. He checked the time of death again, and then the witness reports. The problem was that there were too many loose ends, too many contradictions. He felt a growing unease as he read the same lines over and over. The victim’s body had been found in the boathouse, but no one knew exactly when she had died. The police had established a rough timeline, but it didn’t make sense. He made a mental note to speak with the officer who had taken the statement from the gardener.”

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Read the following two passages and identify which subgenre of mystery or detective novel it belongs to. Write a brief explanation of why you think it fits that subgenre. Use examples from the text to support your answer, highlighting key characteristics of the subgenre.

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What are adjectives?
Also provide a couple of examples.

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What are adverbs?
Also provide a couple of examples.

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Describe yourself. Use at least 5 adjectives.

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Describe how you typically behave. Write some situations that help you illustrate how you normally act. Use at least 5 adverbs.

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Give a description of one of these characters.
Use at least 3 adjectives (to describe their personality).
Use at least 3 adverbs (to describe their behaviour).

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Character descriptions using adjectives & adverbs

What is the main purpose of a theme in a story?

Select what belongs to a type of literature:

Mystery, realistic fiction, science fiction, fantasy, graphic novels are examples of genres.

Explain what this image depicts using an example from any story.

Define the following types of characters in your own words:
1. Protagonist/main character
2. Antagonist
3. Sidekick
4. Foil
5. Confidant
6. Love interest
7. Tertiary character

What is a setting in literature?

What are mystery and detective novels?

What are characteristics of a classic detective novel?

What are the characteristics of a hard-boiled mystery?

What are the characteristics of a cozy mystery?

What are the characteristics of a police procedural?

What are the characteristics of a psychological thriller?

Read the following two passages and identify which subgenre of mystery or detective novel it belongs to. Write a brief explanation of why you think it fits that subgenre. Use examples from the text to support your answer, highlighting key characteristics of the subgenre.

What are adjectives?
Also provide a couple of examples.

What are adverbs?
Also provide a couple of examples.

Describe yourself. Use at least 5 adjectives.

Describe how you typically behave. Write some situations that help you illustrate how you normally act. Use at least 5 adverbs.

Give a description of one of these characters.
Use at least 3 adjectives (to describe their personality).
Use at least 3 adverbs (to describe their behaviour).

Did you like this type of lesson?

What is the main purpose of a theme in a story?

Select what belongs to a type of literature:

Mystery, realistic fiction, science fiction, fantasy, graphic novels are examples of genres.

Explain what this image depicts using an example from any story.

Define the following types of characters in your own words:
1. Protagonist/main character
2. Antagonist
3. Sidekick
4. Foil
5. Confidant
6. Love interest
7. Tertiary character

What is a setting in literature?

What are mystery and detective novels?

What are characteristics of a classic detective novel?

What are the characteristics of a hard-boiled mystery?

What are the characteristics of a cozy mystery?

What are the characteristics of a police procedural?

What are the characteristics of a psychological thriller?

Read the following two passages and identify which subgenre of mystery or detective novel it belongs to. Write a brief explanation of why you think it fits that subgenre. Use examples from the text to support your answer, highlighting key characteristics of the subgenre.

What are adjectives?
Also provide a couple of examples.

What are adverbs?
Also provide a couple of examples.

Describe yourself. Use at least 5 adjectives.

Describe how you typically behave. Write some situations that help you illustrate how you normally act. Use at least 5 adverbs.

Give a description of one of these characters.
Use at least 3 adjectives (to describe their personality).
Use at least 3 adverbs (to describe their behaviour).

Did you like this type of lesson?

Character descriptions using adjectives & adverbs

Character descriptions using adjectives & adverbs

What is the main purpose of a theme in a story?

Select what belongs to a type of literature:

Mystery, realistic fiction, science fiction, fantasy, graphic novels are examples of genres.

Explain what this image depicts using an example from any story.

Define the following types of characters in your own words:1. Protagonist/main character 2. Antagonist 3. Sidekick4. Foil 5. Confidant 6. Love interest 7. Tertiary character

What is a setting in literature?

What are mystery and detective novels?

What are characteristics of a classic detective novel?

What are the characteristics of a hard-boiled mystery?

What are the characteristics of a cozy mystery?

What are the characteristics of a police procedural?

What are the characteristics of a psychological thriller?

Read the following two passages and identify which subgenre of mystery or detective novel it belongs to. Write a brief explanation of why you think it fits that subgenre. Use examples from the text to support your answer, highlighting key characteristics of the subgenre.

What are adjectives?Also provide a couple of examples.

What are adverbs? Also provide a couple of examples.

Describe yourself. Use at least 5 adjectives.

Describe how you typically behave. Write some situations that help you illustrate how you normally act. Use at least 5 adverbs.

Give a description of one of these characters.Use at least 3 adjectives (to describe their personality).Use at least 3 adverbs (to describe their behaviour).

Did you like this type of lesson?

What is the main purpose of a theme in a story?

Select what belongs to a type of literature:

Mystery, realistic fiction, science fiction, fantasy, graphic novels are examples of genres.

Explain what this image depicts using an example from any story.

Define the following types of characters in your own words:1. Protagonist/main character 2. Antagonist 3. Sidekick4. Foil 5. Confidant 6. Love interest 7. Tertiary character

What is a setting in literature?

What are mystery and detective novels?

What are characteristics of a classic detective novel?

What are the characteristics of a hard-boiled mystery?

What are the characteristics of a cozy mystery?

What are the characteristics of a police procedural?

What are the characteristics of a psychological thriller?

Read the following two passages and identify which subgenre of mystery or detective novel it belongs to. Write a brief explanation of why you think it fits that subgenre. Use examples from the text to support your answer, highlighting key characteristics of the subgenre.

What are adjectives?Also provide a couple of examples.

What are adverbs? Also provide a couple of examples.

Describe yourself. Use at least 5 adjectives.

Describe how you typically behave. Write some situations that help you illustrate how you normally act. Use at least 5 adverbs.

Give a description of one of these characters.Use at least 3 adjectives (to describe their personality).Use at least 3 adverbs (to describe their behaviour).

Did you like this type of lesson?

Define the following types of characters in your own words:
1. Protagonist/main character
2. Antagonist
3. Sidekick
4. Foil
5. Confidant
6. Love interest
7. Tertiary character

What are adjectives?
Also provide a couple of examples.

What are adverbs?
Also provide a couple of examples.

Give a description of one of these characters.
Use at least 3 adjectives (to describe their personality).
Use at least 3 adverbs (to describe their behaviour).

Define the following types of characters in your own words:
1. Protagonist/main character
2. Antagonist
3. Sidekick
4. Foil
5. Confidant
6. Love interest
7. Tertiary character

What are adjectives?
Also provide a couple of examples.

What are adverbs?
Also provide a couple of examples.

Give a description of one of these characters.
Use at least 3 adjectives (to describe their personality).
Use at least 3 adverbs (to describe their behaviour).