Figurative Language
Author's Purpose
PIE
Author's Purpose 2
PIE 2
100
TWO PARTS: 1. buzz, whoosh!, beep! beep! 2. It's raining cats and dogs. or Put the pedal to the metal. or He got away with murder.
What is onomatopoeia? What is an idiom?
100
Advertisements such as: Walmart shoppers, buy two for the price of one!
What is persuade?
100
What does entertain mean?
To make someone laugh or tell them a story, to amuse them.
100
Mammals are one type of animal. Mammals have warm blood, fur or hair, and give birth to live young. Humans, monkeys, dogs, horses, and even hamsters are all mammals.
Inform
100
it's the author's goal to convince the reader to agree with the author's opinion.
What is to persuade?
200
John laughs like a hyena! or She's as smart as a barn door!
What is a simile?
200
Two Parts: 1. When an author writes a poem, a novel, a short story, he/she is most likely writing to _________? 2. A "Playbill" for a musical or play.
What is entertain? What is inform?
200
True or false: You can write in the test booklet.
To tell information, such as facts
200
Ted was nervous about soccer tryouts. He practiced a lot, day and night. On the day of the tryouts, he was scared, but he did his best. Finally, he found out he made the team!
Entertain
200
It's the author's goal to enlighten the reader with topics that are usually real and contain facts.
What is to inform?
300
Sponge Bob said, "Hey there, Kylia!" or The willow tree whispered, "Sleep well, my prince." or Charlotte spells a word in her web.
What is personification?
300
Two Parts: 1. This is the emotional feeling the reader gets from the author's choice of words. 2. Example: "The boy wistfully smiled as he reminisced about the easy summer afternoons he spent with his girlfriend beneath the willow tree." What feeling do you get from this?
What is mood? Thoughtful, warmth, fondness, romantic
300
What does persuade mean?
To try and get someone do to something or to make them think a certain way.
300
Do you want to be an artist? Just take our Awesome Artists class and you will be a famous artist in no time!
Persuade
300
It is the author's goal to simply provide enjoyment for the reader.
What is to entertain?
400
My love is a red, red rose. or He's no prince, he's a pig!
What is a metaphor?
400
Two Parts: 1. Written from the author's perspective is called the author's ______________? 2. T/F: A personal narrative is a story where the author uses the pronouns: I, we, ours, us.....
What is the author's point of view? What is true?
400
If an author is trying to get you to do something, what is their purpose?
to PERSUADE you!
400
The spooky haunted house looked extra creepy the night of Halloween. Lots of children went into the Haunted House, looking for a little fun. Soon, they were running out of there as fast as they could run!
Entertain
400
Poems, stories, plays, comic strips, etc are written for this purpose?
What is to entertain?
500
I'm so hungry I could eat a horse! or I've done this a million times already!
What is a hyperbole?
500
Two Parts: 1. This is the author's attitude toward his subject. 2. Example: "She's a spoiled little brat who doesn't appreciate anything her mother has done for her. She needs a reality check." What is the attitude towards the girl?
What is tone? The tone is negative - scolding, disgusted
500
If an author wants to give you lots of information about something, what is their purpose?
to INFORM you
500
Rules are very important to follow. They help people get along, and they keep things running smoothly. You should follow the rules at all times.
Persuade
500
Commercials, billboards, Advertisements, Opinions, reviews and political ads are written for this purpose.
What is to entertain
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