Figurative Language
Identify the figurative language: "The clouds were a fluffy blanket covering the town"
Metaphor (clouds = blanket)
What is the central idea?
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How can the setting influence a character’s choices? Give one clear example
A harsh winter (setting) forces a character to seek shelter, changing choices.
"The desert was barren; no plants grew there." What does barren mean?
Barren = empty, unable to support life
Which purpose fits this sentence: "This brochure lists park hours and rules." Choose: inform, entertain, or persuade
Inform
What is the definition of a metaphor? Provide a one sentence example
Metaphor compares two unlike things directly (Example: The sun is smiling on us)
What is another word for central idea?
Main idea, main claim
What detail in A Long Walk to Water's desert setting would most likely make a character feel isolated?
How do you use context clues to find the meaning of a word in a sentence?
Context clues are used to explain how nearby words suggest meaning.
"Try this toothpaste — it makes your teeth whiter in one week!" What is the author's purpose? Give one word from the sentence that shows this
Persuade
Keyword: "Try" or "will make."
"His ideas exploded like fireworks." Which figurative device is used and what does it suggest about the ideas?
Simile
suggests sudden, bright, exciting ideas
Read a two-sentence summary: "A drought harmed the town’s crops. Farmers worked together to share water and save their harvest." State one central idea and one supporting detail
Central idea: Community resilience
Supporting detail: farmers sharing water.
Read: "The story takes place in a war-torn city where curfews are strict." Describe one way this setting might shape a main character’s behavior.
Examples: cautious movement, curfew avoidance, resource scarcity.
"She was notorious for arriving late." What does notorious mean in this sentence?
Notorious = well-known for a negative trait
How can you tell whether a text is giving an author's opinion rather than a fact? Name two indicators in the writing.
The author needs to say a keyword like "I believe" or "research indicates".
How can personification affect the tone of a sentence?
Personification adds emotion/tone. example: "The wind whispered secrets."
How does an author develop a central idea across a longer text? List two strategies authors use.
Strategies: repetition of key claims, linking evidence across sections, organizing text with headings and examples.
Explain how changing the setting to a different time period could change a character’s motivations. Give one specific change and its likely effect
Moving to the 1800s removes modern rights and changes motivations.
Moving to the past means technology changes (no telephone, no airplanes)
"Despite his trepidation, he stepped onto the stage for the talent show." Use context to define trepidation and pick a word that proves the definition
Trepidation = fear or nervousness (justified by "despite" and stage context)
Identify persuasive language in a short advertisement and explain how it shows the author's opinion.
Dive into the ultimate value with McDonald's $5 Meal Deal!
Language: "ultimate value" or "Deal"
The author thinks you will save money with this deal
What does the metaphor of the heart mean in the lines below?
Too long my heart against the ground
Has beat the dusty years around,
And now at length I rise! I wake!
And stride into the morning break!
Example: The narrator has struggled with the years, and her heart is upset about the long years of pain and suffering
You need to argue that school lunches should be healthier. What 2 pieces of evidence can support your idea?
Examples:
School lunch does not have enough vegetables
School lunch should not use plastic plates and cutlery
Read: "He was on vacation in Italy, but he needed to get home now. He was going to take some lessons to learn Italian, but he was too busy with his work in school. He wanted to visit his friend in Italy. On the last day of his trip, he ran out of money, so he could not buy a ticket to get on the plane. James did not know what to do, so he asked his friend for help. James felt very frustrated."
How did the setting change James's internal conflict?
James never learned Italian but he was in Italy. He became upset because he could not speak the language.
"Eddy loved walking around the art museum. There were many different kinds of paintings and sculptures. The talent on display was multifaceted." What is the definition of multifaceted?
Multifaceted = many different things existing at the same time
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What is the author's opinion of Giannis Antetokounmpo? What are two keywords that show this opinion?
They think Giannis Antetokounmpo is awesome.
"tireless, take-no-prisoners grind"
"borderline mythological"
"incredible rise"