Vocab Vo-Fab!
The word for "speaker's feelings".
What is tone?
What is the difference between a topic and a theme?
A topic is one word or a short phrase. A theme is the message or lesson about that topic.
The puppy was timid as it entered its new home. It hid behind the couch and avoided everyone.
Timid: Shy or nervous.
A character tells the truth even when it is difficult.
Honesty is important, even when it is challenging.
His smile is like a ray of sunshine so early in the morning.
What is a Simile?
What is Conflict? (will also accept "moment of tension")
Is "friendship" a topic or a theme?
Topic.
After running the mile, Marcus was exhausted. He collapsed onto the grass and struggled to catch his breath.
Exhausted: extremely tired.
A student learns from an embarrassing mistake.
Mistakes can help people grow and learn.
The wind whispered through the trees that there was someone near.
What is Personification?
The word to express the feeling of a word without considering the literal meaning.
Turn the topic "courage" into a complete theme statement.
*teacher's decide*
The soup was scalding! I burned my whole mouth after one spoonful.
Two friends work together to overcome a challenge.
Teamwork can help people achieve success.
I'm late! I was asleep for a thousand years!
What is a Hyperbole?
The power to affect something or someone indirectly.
What is Influence?
Why should a theme be written as a complete sentence?
Because a theme states a message or lesson the author wants the readers to learn.
Although the test was difficult, Jenna was persistent. She kept working through each problem and refused to give up.
Persistent: Continuing to try even when something is challenging.
Someone stands up against unfair treatment despite the risks.
Courage is needed to fight injustice.
There was a storm brewing in her eyes.
What is Symbolism or Metaphor? (the storm symbolizes anger, which is being compared to her eyes)
What is a Static Character?
What is a Dynamic Character?
Static Character: Has the same personality and morals throughout the whole story.
Dynamic Character: Personality and values change throughout the story.
What is one mistake students often make when identifying theme?
Giving a topic instead of a complete theme statement!
The detective carefully scrutinized the evidence. He examined every fingerprint, photograph, and document for clues.
Scrutinized: examined very carefully.
A person discovers that kindness can create unexpected connections.
Kindness can build meaningful relationships.
"For now, we have to be like the little worm in the cocoon of the butterfly. All closed up and secret until the day..." She spreads her arms as if they were wings. (there are two types of FL)
What is Simile and Imagery?