Figurative Language
What is a simile?
It compares two things using "like" or "as."
What does it mean to understand a character's perspective?
It involves knowing their thoughts and feelings.
What are context clues?
They help you figure out the meaning of unknown words.
Identify an example of personification in poetry.
This gives human traits to non-human things.
How can an author show a character's perspective through dialogue?
How the character speaks reveals their thoughts
How can you use a sentence's overall meaning to find a word's definition?
Look for synonyms or antonyms in the sentence.
How does metaphor enhance a poem's meaning?
It directly states one thing is another.
What role do actions play in revealing a character's perspective?
Actions often speak louder than words.
Give an example of a multiple-meaning word and use context clues to show its meanings.
"Bark" can mean a tree covering or a dog's sound.
Explain how alliteration can affect the mood of a poem.
This is the repetition of beginning sounds.
Describe how setting can influence a character's perspective.
The time and place can shape how a character thinks.
Explain how word relationships can help clarify a word's meaning.
Think about related words or phrases.
Give an example of imagery in a poem and explain its effect.
It appeals to the senses.
Analyze a character's perspective in a popular book you read.
Look at their motivations and how they change.
What strategies can you use when you encounter a difficult word?
Refer to other words in the sentence or paragraph.