Casey
Who is the main character?
Casey
Using "like" or "as" to compare two things
Simile
Love
Topic
Where a story takes place (when and where)
Setting.
The first paragraph in an essay
Introduction
How did the spectators feel in the beginning of the poem?
They were nervous but hopeful.
The car danced all over the road because it was icy
Personification
True friends can help you through tough times
Theme
The turning point in a story
The climax.
The last paragraph in an essay.
Conclusion
What was the climax (the turning point) of the poem?
Casey is finally at bat
I'm so hungry, I can eat a whole horse
Hyperbole
Never judge a book by its cover.
Theme
The problem in a story
Conflict
What can you use to grab the reader's attention in your introduction paragaph?
A quote, a fact or strong statement
What was the name of the baseball team?
Mudville Nine
"A Pall like silence fell uPon the Patrons of the game"
Alliteration
Dorothy and the Scarecrow help the Tin Woodman.
The beginning of the story
Exposition
How many pieces of evidence do you need in one body paragraph?
2
Overconfidence can lead to failure.
Jumbo Shrimp
Oxymoron
What is the difference between a theme and a topic?
Theme: is a sentence that teaches the reader a lesson
Topic: is just one word that sums up a big idea in a story.
The way a reader feels about something in a story.
Mood
After citing evidence in a body paragraph, what is the next step in CBEAC?
Provide an analysis or explain the evidence