Figurative Language
What type of figurative language compares two things using “like” or “as”?
Simile
What is the first thing you should do when reading a passage?
Read for gist
Who is the narrator?
The person telling the story
What is the central idea?
The main point of the text
What structure shows how two things are alike and different?
Compare and contrast
"The wind whispered through the trees.” What device is used?
Personification
What strategy helps you understand unfamiliar words?
Use context clues
What is theme?
The message or lesson about life
What is an argument?
A claim supported by reasons and evidence
What structure explains why something happens?
Cause and effect
What is the meaning of this metaphor: “Time is a thief”?
Time steals moments / passes quickly
What should you do with obviously wrong answers?
Eliminate them
What is conflict?
The main problem in the story
What is a claim?
The author’s position
What does it mean to “persuade”?
To convince
Identify the figurative language: “I’ve told you a million times.”
Hyperbole
What should you do if you are unsure about a question?
Flag it and return later
What is tone?
The author’s attitude
What is credible evidence?
Reliable and trustworthy information
What does it mean to “entertain”?
To amuse or engage
“The city was a jungle, full of predators waiting to strike.” What does the figurative language reveal about the speaker’s perspective?
The speaker views the city as dangerous and hostile
When two answer choices seem correct, what should you do?
Go back to the text and choose the answer with the strongest, most direct evidence
How is mood different from tone?
Mood = reader’s feeling; Tone = author’s attitude
Why do authors include counterarguments?
To strengthen their argument
What does it mean to “analyze”?
Break down and explain