Figurative Language
What is literal language?
Words that mean exactly what they say.
“He runs like the wind.”
Simile
Who are the people or animals in a story?
Characters
Who is the main character?
Nasreen
What is text evidence?
Details/information from the text that support an answer.
What is figurative language?
Language that goes beyond the literal meaning to create an image or comparison.
“The classroom was a zoo.”
Metaphor
Where and when a story takes place is called what?
Setting
Where does Nasreen live?
Herat, Afghanistan
Where should your evidence come from?
The text/story.
“The backpack is heavy.” Literal or figurative?
Literal
“The snow was as soft as a blanket.”
Simile
What is the main problem in a story called?
Conflict/problem
Why does Nasreen have to attend school secretly?
Girls were forbidden from attending school under the Taliban.
What does the word forbidden mean?
Not allowed; something you are not permitted to do.
“My backpack weighs a ton!” Literal or figurative?
Figurative
“The moon was a flashlight in the sky.”
Metaphor
What do we call the important events that happen in a story?
Plot/events
How does Nasreen begin to change after attending the secret school?
She begins to open up, learn, communicate, and regain hope.
What does the word distill mean?
Find the most important information
Why do authors use figurative language?
To make writing more interesting and help readers imagine or understand something.
What is the difference between a simile and metaphor?
A simile compares using like or as; a metaphor makes a direct comparison.
Put these in order: resolution, beginning, events/problem.
Beginning → events/problem → resolution
What is one important message we can learn from Nasreen's story?
Answers may include the importance/power of education, hope, courage, or perseverance.
What are the 5 care skills?
Cooperation; Assertiveness; Responsibility; Empathy Self- control