Active vs. Passive
Active Formula:
Passive Formula:
A = S, V
P = V, S
What is the authors purpose: (Inform/Persuade/Entertain/Express)
The author explains how volcanoes erupt.
Inform
What is the connotation of something mean? What does the denotation of something mean?
Figurative meaning (implied)
vs.
Direct definition (d = dictionary)
A complex sentence has both a ____ clause and a _____ clause.
Dependent and Independent (1 each)
What is this called and what does it do?
...
Ellipses; Used to show an omission of words or a trailing off in speech.
Find the passive sentence:
A. The girl walked to the store.
B. The dog dropped the ball.
C. The ham was left by John.
D. Sophia cried when she heard the news.
C
What is the authors purpose: (Inform/Persuade/Entertain/Express)
The advertisement encourages people to buy the product.
Persuade
What kind of connotation is being used (negative, positive, neutral)
She is so stubborn.
Negative
Identify the following sentence type:
Sarah studied for the test, and she passed with a high grade.
Compound
There are two types of dashes.
Em dash (--) and En dash (-)
What makes them different from one another?
Em dashes (--): Interrupting a thought + adding information
En dashes (-): length and function (ex: page numbers)
Find the active sentence:
A. The homework was completed before class began.
B. The cookies were baked by my grandmother yesterday
C. The town built the library last year.
D. The game was won by the home team in overtime.
C
What is the authors purpose: (Inform/Persuade/Entertain/Express)
The story makes readers laugh at the characters.
Entertain
What kind of connotation is being used (negative, positive, neutral). What is the implied meaning?
The boy was a clever fox.
Positive; intelligent, crafty
Identify the type of sentence:
When the bell rang, the students packed their bags.
Complex
What kind of dash is being used?
The chapter starts on pg. 29. We will be reading pages 40-55.
En dash (-): range
Identify the following sentences as active or passive:
Active
Passive
Active
Passive
What is the authors purpose: (2) (Inform/Persuade/Entertain/Express)
The poem describes a peaceful sunset.
Express and Entertain
What is the connotation of the italicized word? Denotation?
She was as beautiful as a flower.
C: Positive meaning; gentle, graceful...
D: A plant with petals.
Find the compound-complex sentence:
1. While I was cooking dinner, my brother set the table, and my sister poured the drinks.
2. The cat slept on the couch.
3. I wanted to go outside, but it started raining.
1
Mood is how ______ feel. Tone is how ______ feel.
Mood is how readers feel. Tone is how characters/authors feel.
Identify the following sentences as active or passive:
The window was broken during the storm.
My brother plays basketball every weekend.
The novel was read by the entire class.
The chef prepared a delicious meal for the guests.
Passive
Active
Passive
Active
Author's purpose (2 minimum - Inform/Persuade/Express/Entertain)
The article warns readers about online scams.
Persuade and Inform
What is the connotation of the italicized word? Denotation?
Please welcome Fred in, he is a visitor from another country.
C;Neutral; temporary presence
D: A person who spends time in a place temporarily.
What kind of sentence is this? (Hint: it uses 2 types)
Because the storm was approaching, the game was canceled, but the team still practiced indoors.
Compound-Complex
Identify the following figurative language uses:
I told you this a million times ________.
The house groaned under the weight _________.
The wicked witch was beautifully tragic __________.
Hyperbole
Personification
Oxymoron