Drama
Figurative Language
Editorial/Author's Purpose
A little of everything...
Vocabulary
100
What is a drama?
A play.
100
Name an example of figurative language.
Idioms, similes, metaphors, alliteration, sensory details, onomatopoeia, etc.
100
What is an editorial?
Article written for a newspaper that conveys a message about what the author is trying to accomplish by printing the article, persuasive
100
Why would an author want to use questions in their writing?
To gain the interest of the reader
100

What is symbolism?

when one thing represents or stands for another

200
Name two elements of a drama.
characters, dialogue, script, scenes, acts, stage directions
200
Why does an author use figurative language in their writing?
To gain the interest of the reader and make them feel like they are truly experiencing what is written.
200
What are two examples of possible sources that can be used to support your argument?
a survey, personal experience, interviews, reputable organizations, other writing, popular people, etc.
200
What does this statement mean??“I am devoted to teaching.”
I am committed to doing my job in educating students.
200

What is foreshadowing?

giving hints about what will happen later in the story

300
What is the purpose of stage directions?
To tell the actor/actress how to say a line or what to do.
300
What is an idiom?
a statement that is not meant to be taken literally
300
Sometimes editorials use exaggerations to support their arguments, which of these is an exaggerated statement? A.Some students enjoy going to their school games to show their school spirit. B. All students enjoy going to school games to show their school spirit. C. Some students do not enjoying showing school spirit. D. Showing school spirit is fun!
B. All students enjoy going to school games to show their school spirit.
300
What point of view is this selection in and how do you know? Sarah was a dance all-star. She competed in a high level competition and took first place. Her skills were unmatched by the other competitors.
Third person point of view, the narrator is telling the story and what the character is doing in the story, she, her
300

What is it called when we go back in time to experience a memory of a character?

flashback

400
What does it usually mean when a play changes scenes?
The setting is changing.
400
What does “stop pulling my leg” mean and what kind of figurative language is it?
stop joking with me, idiom
400
The author of an editorial trying to convince you to not use your cell phone while driving would most likely agree with which of the following statements? A. Sometimes it is okay to use your cell phone while driving. B. Every state should ban the use of cell phones while driving. C. Using a cell phone while driving is not as dangerous as everyone thinks it is.
B. Every state should ban the use of cell phones while driving.
400
If a story is told in third person point of view, is the narrator a character in a story?
No
400

What is it called when the author has the reader guessing as to what is about to happen, and has them "on the edge of their seat"?

creating suspense

500
What is the number one way that you can tell you are reading a play and not a regular passage?
The story is told through dialogue.
500
What does giving someone a helping hand mean and what kind of figurative language is it?
to help someone out, idiom
500
Tell me how you can tell the difference between a piece of writing that is trying to inform you and a piece of writing that trying to entertain you. (Hint: what are the characteristics of each?)
An informative piece is going to include more facts and details about a specific topic or person, and an entertaining piece if going to focus on telling a story through humor or some other emotion.
500
What is the main idea of this selection? Most teenagers and young adults do not know what they want to do for the rest of their lives. It is a big decision. There are a number of things you can do to narrow the choices. For example you can take an interest test, do some research on your own about a career, try volunteer work in the field in which you are interested, or "job-shadow", in which you spend a day with a person who is working in a field that interests you. These are just a few helpful ideas as you begin to choose a career. A. You can take an interest test to help you decide on a career. B. There are many things that can help you find your career choice. C. Choosing a career is a big decision.
B. There are many things that can help you find your career choice.
500

What does faulty reasoning mean?

there is no data to support the author's claim, nothing to back it up

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