Figurative Language
What type of figurative language compares two unlike things using like or as?
A simile.
The lesson, message, or deeper meaning the author wants the reader to understand.
Theme
The lantern hangs in silent glow,
Guiding travelers through drifting snow.
Its gentle light, a steadfast guide,
A promise that they’ll safely arrive.
What is the tone of the poem?
Calm and reassuring.
The time and place in which the story happens.
Setting
Jonah felt reluctant to join the group presentation. He shifted from foot to foot and avoided eye contact, hoping no one would notice how nervous he was.
What does reluctant mean in the passage?
Unwilling or hesitant.
What is personification?
Giving human qualities to non‑human things.
Can a story have more than one theme?
yes
A group of lines in a poem is called a ___ .
Stanza
Emily stepped into the crowded cafeteria, searching for a place to sit. She spotted her best friend, but a group of older students blocked her path. Their unfriendly stares made her hesitate.
What can we infer about the setting based on the details?
It takes place in a school at lunchtime
Marcus stared at the puzzle pieces scattered across the table. The image looked intricate, full of tiny patterns and nearly identical shapes. He knew finishing it would take patience, but he was determined to see it through.
Based on the passage, what does intricate mean?
Very detailed or complex.
What is the effect of using imagery in a text?
Imagery helps the reader picture the scene and better understand mood or tone.
During soccer tryouts, Mason missed two goals and felt like quitting. But instead, he practiced every afternoon. By the next week, he had improved so much that he earned a spot on the team.
What is one possible theme of this passage?
Hard work leads to improvement.
A style of poetry that includes repeating lines and a definite rhyme scheme
Villanelle
Lena peeked around the corner of the museum exhibit, searching for the source of the strange humming noise. The lights flickered above her, casting shifting shadows across ancient artifacts. Her heart pounded—she wasn’t supposed to be there after hours, but she had to know what caused the sound.
What setting details create suspense?
The flickering lights, shifting shadows, and the museum being closed contribute to a suspenseful atmosphere.
Marcus stared at the puzzle pieces scattered across the table. The image looked intricate, full of tiny patterns and nearly identical shapes. He knew finishing it would take patience, but he was determined to see it through.
Which words help you determine the meaning of intricate?
“Tiny patterns” and “nearly identical shapes.”
The old house groaned as the wind pushed against its cracked wooden boards. Inside, dust danced in the thin beams of afternoon sunlight.
Identify one example of personification in the passage.
“The old house groaned” is personification because a house cannot literally groan.
Whenever Mia saw someone sitting alone, she invited them to join her group. Soon, her classmates began doing the same.
What is a possible theme?
Kindness inspires others.
Jordan was nervous about joining the robotics club. Most of the members had years of experience, while he had just begun learning. Even so, he stayed after school every day, practicing until his hands were steady and his designs improved. At the end of the semester, Jordan felt proud—he had built a functioning robot on his own.
What theme is shown in the passage?
Hard work and persistence lead to success.
he carnival lights twinkled above Mateo as he stepped onto the ferris wheel platform. Music played loudly in the distance, and the smell of popcorn filled the air. He clutched the railing, reminding himself that he wanted to face his fear of heights.
Which character trait is shown through Mateo’s actions?
Bravery
A word with the opposite meaning is an ___.
Antonym.
The old house groaned as the wind pushed against its cracked wooden boards. Inside, dust danced in the thin beams of afternoon sunlight.
What mood is created by the imagery in the passage?
A quiet, eerie, and abandoned mood.
Jordan was nervous about joining the robotics club. Most of the members had years of experience, while he had just begun learning. Even so, he stayed after school every day, practicing until his hands were steady and his designs improved. At the end of the semester, Jordan felt proud—he had built a functioning robot on his own.
Which sentence best supports the theme "Hard work and persistence lead to success."
“He stayed after school every day, practicing until his hands were steady and his designs improved.”
The river hums its ancient song,
A whispered tale of days gone long.
It carves the earth with steady hand,
A patient artist shaping land.
Identify a metaphor in the poem.
“The river… A patient artist shaping land” is a metaphor comparing the river to an artist.
The positive or negative feelings a reader has surrounding a word in a text is called:
Connotation
The forest was serene, with quiet streams and gentle breezes drifting through the trees.
What does serene mean?
Calm or peaceful.