Figurative Language
What is the same and what is different between a simile and a metaphor?
BOTH are comparisons of unlike things.
Similes use the words "like" or "as," while metaphors do not.
What is the difference between mood and tone?
Mood is how the reader feels.
Tone is how the author feels (or the author's attitude).
Which definition below describes the cause-and-effect organizational structure?
A. Shows similarities and differences
B. Presents a challenge and how it is overcome
C. Shows events in time order
D. Shows why something happened
D. Shows why something happened
What are context clues?
Hints in surrounding text that help readers figure out the meaning of new or unfamiliar words.
Match the poetic technique with the italicized words.
The (A) cold wind howled
Across the silent (B) night
(C) The cold wind howled
Beneath the pale (B) moonlight
_____ Repetition _____ Imagery _____ Rhyme Words
The (A) cold wind howled
Across the silent (B) night
(C) The cold wind howled
Beneath the pale (B) moonlight
_C_ Repetition _A__ Imagery _B__ Rhyme Words
Name the figurative language:
The leaves danced in the wind.
Personification
True or False:
Mood and tone are always the same thing.
FALSE - the author's tone can influence the reader's mood. They can be the same, but they can also be different.
Name the organizational structure of each example below:
A. The soccer field was flooded, so the game was canceled.
B. Dogs and cats are both common pets, but they have different needs.
C. Before the sun came up, the hikers packed their gear, next they climbed to the mountain summit, and afterward they watched the beautiful sunrise together.
D. When the dog wouldn't stop barking at night, the owner bought a white noise machine to help it sleep peacefully.
A. Cause and effect
B. Compare and Contrast
C. Chronological Order
D. Problem/solution
Read the sentence.
Unlike her outgoing sister, Ava was reserved and rarely spoke in large groups.
What does reserved mean?
A. Friendly B. Shy C. Loud D. Confident
B. Shy
What is the rhyme scheme?
The moon shines bright tonight,
Its silver beams a gentle light.
The stars appear above the trees,
Dancing softly in the breeze.
AABB
The moon shines bright tonight, A
Its silver beams a gentle light. A
The stars appear above the trees, B
Dancing softly in the breeze. B
The wild wind whistled through the woods. Tree brances scratched against one another while the storm moved closer.
Which TWO types of figurative language are used in the passage?
Alliteration and personification
Read the passage.
The old house stood alone on the hill. The windows rattled in the wind, and every creak echoed through the empty rooms.
What mood is created?
A. Relaxed B. Suspenseful C. Joyful D. Proud
Suspenseful
Read the passage.
Many sea turtles are injured by plastic pollution in the ocean. To help this problem, volunteers organize beach cleanups and remove trash from the shoreline. These efforts make the environment safer for wildlife.
Which organizational structure does the author use?
Problem and solution
Bonus 100 points - Which sentence identifies the solution?
b
Read the sentence.
Unlike her outgoing sister, Ava was reserved and rarely spoke in large groups.
What words in this sentence help you to find the meaning of the word "reserved"?
Rarely Spoke
Keep climbing, keep striving, keep reaching the peak.
Keep dreaming, keep working, keep growing each week.
The mountain is steep, but the summit is near.
Which poetic technique is used most prominently?
A. Repetition B. Figurative Language C. Imagery D. Rhyme Scheme
A. Repetition
What type of figurative language gives human traits to nonhuman things?
Personification
Read the passage.
Our school garden has become one of the most successful projects in the community. Students work together, grow fresh vegetables, and donate food to local families.
What is the author's tone?
A. Frustrated B. Critical C. Optimistic D. Fearful
Optimistic because it highlights positive accomplishments.
Read the passage.
Both electric buses and diesel buses transport large numbers of passengers. However, electric buses produce fewer emissions and operate more quietly than diesel buses.
How does the compare-and-contrast structure help the author develop the idea that electric buses are beneficial?
A. It emphasizes an advantage of electric buses which makes them a better environmental option.
B. It explains the steps cities must follow to purchase electric buses which makes it a more expensive option.
C. It shows that electric buses caused diesel buses to become less popular which makes it a more political option.
D. It suggests that all cities should immediately replace their current buses which makes it the most extreme option.
A. It emphasizes an advantage of electric buses, which makes them a better environmental option.
Name the 4 types of context clues.
Example: Arboreal means living in trees.
Example: The puppy was timid, or shy.
Example: Unlike the noisy crowd, the room was silent.
Example: Celestial objects, such as stars and planets, fill the sky.
Example: Arboreal means living in trees. DEFINITION
Example: The puppy was timid, or shy. SYNONYM
Example: Unlike the noisy crowd, the room was silent. ANTONYM
Example: Celestial objects, such as stars and planets, fill the sky. EXAMPLE
Keep climbing, keep striving, keep reaching the peak.
Keep dreaming, keep working, keep growing each week.
The mountain is steep, but the summit is near.
Which statement BEST describes how the technique of repetition helps present the content of the stanza?
A. It emphasizes the uncertainty of reaching an important goal.
B. It develops the idea that achievement depends on natural talent.
C. It reinforces the idea that success requires continued effort.
D. It suggests that challenges cannot be overcome alone.
C. It reinforces the idea that success requires continued effort.
Why do author's use figurative language? (fill in the blanks)
Author's use figurative language to make writing more ______ and to create ____ _____.
Author's use figurative language to make writing more interesting or memorable and to create a mental image.
How do you determine a text's tone?
1. Look at the author's word choice
2. Notice any figurative language used
A student wants to write an essay explaining how the invention of smartphones has changed the way people communicate. The essay will discuss communication before smartphones, communication after smartphones became popular, and the similarities and differences between the two.
Which text structure would be the BEST choice for organizing this essay?
A. Chronological
B. Cause/Effect
C. Problem/Solution
D. Compare/Contrast
D. Compare/Contrast
Extra 100 points: What words from the prompt support this answer?
Match the type of context clue with the underlined words.
Obsolete technology, or (A) items that are outdated and no longer useful, can usually be found gathering dust in a recycling bin. Unlike (B) modern smartphones that we use every day, these (C) archaic (D) cassette players and floppy disks have been completely replaced by newerinventions.
1. _____ Example 2. _____ Synonym 3._____ Antonym 4. _____ Definition
1. _D__ Example 2. __C_ Synonym 3.__B__ Antonym 4. _A__ Definition
Obsolete technology, or (DEFINITION) items that are outdated and no longer useful, can usually be found gathering dust in a recycling bin. Unlike (ANTONYM) modern smartphones that we use every day, these (SYNONYM) archaic (EXAMPLE) cassette players and floppy disks have been completely replaced by newer inventions.
Courage burns brighter than the darkest night.
Determined hearts move steadily ahead.
Hope shines beyond every obstacle.
How does the poet's word choice help present the content of the stanza?
A. It emphasizes confidence when facing difficult situations.
B. It highlights uncertainty about what will happen next.
C. It develops concern about challenges that cannot be solved.
D. It reveals frustration about obstacles that remain in place.
A. It emphasizes confidence when facing difficult situations.