Figurative Language
The following sentence is an example of which figurative language what is the definition?
"He was as happy as a clam" or "Her eyes sparkled like diamonds."
Simile; a comparison using like or as
Where was Martin from?
Zimbabwe - in Africa
When reading nonfiction texts, what should you read each paragraph for?
the main idea
Who is Santiago? How is he introduced in the beginning of the story?
A shepherd boy
Person who is sent to the oracle to find out about the plague
Creon
The following is an example of which figurative language and what is it's definition?
"The sun smiled down on us."
Personification; giving human qualities to nonhuman things.
Where did Caitlin grow up?
Hatfield, Pennsylvania - 40 miles from Philadelphia
When reading fiction texts, what should you read each paragraph for?
Read for the development of the theme.
What is strange about Santiago's dream?
He had the same dream repeatedly of a young child bringing he to Egypt to show him treasure but he wakes up before the dream ends
Person who gave the infant to the shepherd to have it killed
Jocasta
The following is an example of which figurative language technique and what is its definition?
"My heart is going to explode with excitement."
Hyperbole; an extreme exaggeration
How did Caitlin's friends tease her about Martin?
They asked if she was in love with him and called him her boyfriend.
When reading a poem, you should pay attention to what in order to figure out the theme of the poem?
Topic of the poem; the emotional charge of words, lines, or stanza; figurative language used to convey the theme.
What did the boy's parents plan for him, and how did he change the plan?
He originally went to a seminary to become a priest but then he worked up the courage to tell his parents that he would rather travel the world as a shepherd and his father gave him three gold coins to buy sheep and travel
finish this quote with one word?
"Listen to what this man says, then tell me what has become of the solemn ____."
prophecy
The following is an example of which figurative language and what its definition?
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us, we had nothing before us, we were all going direct to Heaven, we were all going direct the other way--in short, the period was so far like the present period that some of its noisiest authorities insisted on its being received, for good or for evil, in the superlative degree of comparison only."
juxtaposition; placing contrasting elements side by side that draws the attention of the reader to emphasize a point.
What promise did Martin make to Caitlin?
To always write back
When reading a fictional story, what are the plot elements that will reveal the theme?
Exposition; inciting conflict (initial conflict); rising action; climax; falling action; resolution.
What two things does the old man tell Santiago to follow?
the omens and his dreams
Fill in this quote with the right word; "O ____, may I look upon you for the last time.
light
Define imagery and metaphor and give an example of each.
Metaphor = comparing two things without using like or as.
Who wore the two pairs of sneakers that Caitlin sent for Christmas and why?
Martin's mom because she was the only one they fit.
What is the first two things you do on the MCAS test and why?
Preview the essay prompt and the MC questions because it can help you know what to annotate for and begin gathering evidence for your essay.
The author says that four obstacles stand in the way of a person who tries to live his or her dream. What are these obstacles?
- people are discouraged from achieving the "impossible"
-Love can stand in the way of achieving a dream. People who are afraid to hurt loved ones may impede their journey.
-Fear of the unknown, defeats that will be encountered along the way.
-The fear of actually accomplishing your dream. What then is there left to do?
Who said this quote?
"Ah dear friend, are you faithful even yet, you alone?"
Oedipus