Figurative Language
This figurative language compares two unlike things using “like” or “as.”
What is a simile?
A theme is best defined as this.
What is the central message or insight about life in a text?
A counterclaim is this.
What is an opposing or alternative interpretation?
A narrator using “I” and “me” is MOST likely using this point of view.
What is first person?
True or False: Slang is appropriate in an academic essay.
What is false?
“The wind whispered through the trees.” What figurative language is being used?
What is personification?
This part of the essay explains HOW evidence proves the theme.
What is commentary/analysis/explanation?
Why should quotations be explained after they are included in an essay?
What is to show how the evidence supports the claim?
How can a narrator’s background affect a story?
What is it shapes how events are described and interpreted?
What is the purpose of a topic sentence?
What is to introduce the main idea of a paragraph?
Give an example of symbolism
Miss Elliott will judge responses
If an author repeatedly uses dark storm imagery, what might that suggest about the theme?
What is conflict, fear, sadness, danger, or emotional struggle?
Why is addressing a counterclaim important in argumentative writing?
What is because it strengthens credibility and shows deeper thinking?
Why might two narrators describe the same event differently?
What is because their experiences and identities shape their perspectives?
Which transition best shows contrast: “Furthermore,” “Similarly,” or “However”?
What is “However”?
Describe a super villian using charged language
A description involving emotionally charged words- vile, evil, wretched, destruction, etc
A student claims the theme is “freedom.” Improve the theme into a full theme statement.
What is a complete thematic statement such as “Freedom often requires sacrifice”? (Miss Elliott will judge if the answer fits the prompt)
A student writes: “The imagery is important.” What is missing from this analysis?
What is specific explanation or analysis of how the imagery affects the meaning/theme/claim of the essay?
A narrator describes a city as “cold and unforgiving.” What does this reveal about the narrator?
the narrator’s negative perspective or emotional attitude
A student writes: “The narrator talks weird.” Rewrite this in formal academic tone.
What is “The narrator uses unconventional language to establish a unique perspective”?
Define all three persuasive appeals
Ethos- appeal to credibility
Pathos- appeal to emotion
Logos- appeal to logic
An author uses repeated references to chains and cages throughout a story. Offer two different interpretations readers could have for this symbolism.
Read this claim: “The author’s use of fire imagery develops the theme that anger destroys relationships.” Create a possible counterclaim.
What is “Some readers may interpret the fire imagery as representing passion or rebirth instead of destruction”?
Explain how cultural background can influence the way a narrator interprets conflict.
What is culture shapes values, beliefs, priorities, and emotional responses?
A paragraph includes evidence but feels confusing. What organizational issue may be happening?
What is weak transitions, unclear commentary, or poor logical sequencing?