Poetry/ Figurative Language
The bees buzzed around the flowers.
Onomatopoeia.
Julia wanted to become a doctor for as long as she could remember. In college when her friends were out at the mall or going out with friends, Julia spent all of her time studying. At graduation, Julia graduated with high honors and was offered a job shortly after.
What is the theme?
A Studying is important.
B It is important to go to college.
C Hard work can help a person reach their goals
C- Hard work can help people reach their goals.
What is a claim?
What you are trying to prove is true.
The coach blew the whistle. Mary and her teammates ran out to the grassy field. They took their orange ball and practiced dribbling and shooting into the net. Where was Mary?
Basketball practice.
What better way to spend an early fall evening than to enjoy it in front of a crackling bonfire. As the autumn sun sets, the best thing to see is the light in the sky replaced by the intense yellow and orange glow of the burning flames. The scent of burning wood is amazing, the sight of rising smoke, and the sound of crackling flames ignite the senses, while the warmth from the burning embers warm not only the body, but the soul as well. You should make a bonfire sometime in the fall.
The author’s primary purpose for the above statements is most likely:
A. to persuade readers to have a bonfire.
B. to describe a bonfire to readers.
C. to explain to readers how to enjoy a bonfire.
D. to inform readers of what to expect if they go to a bonfire.
A- Persuade to have a bonfire.
a comparison of two different things using "like" or "as"
Simile.
Growing up, Sally was always in the shadow of her older sister Mary. Mary always got better grades, was better at sports, and seemed to even be prettier. Sally spent a lot of time in the family's garden feeling sorry for herself. Then one day Mary needed help on a science project about plants. Due to all of her time in the garden, Sally knew a lot about plants and was able help Mary with the project. Sally was shocked that she was better at something than her sister.
What is the theme?
A Accept yourself for who you are.
B Sports are not important c You can learn a lot from plants.
A- Accept yourself for who you are
What is evidence?
Using details and reliable facts.
The students were one a field trip. They listened to experts talk about how to build habitats and facts about residents of the habitat. The children were excited to see creatures from all over the world in their own city. Where were they?
The zoo
A tornado watch is different than a tornado warning. A tornado watch means that a tornado could develop given the current weather conditions, so people should be alert and make choices on outdoor activities with that in mind. A tornado warning, on the other hand, means that an actual tornado has been spotted or picked up on radar, so people should take cover immediately in a safe and sturdy place.
The author’s primary purpose for the above statements is most likely:
A. to persuade readers to be alert when a tornado watch is issued.
B. to explain what action should be taken when a tornado warning is issued.
C. to persuade readers to take immediate action in a tornado.
D. to inform readers about the differences between a tornado watch and a tornado warning.
D- To inform about differences between tornado watch and tornado warning.
My hair would not cooperate this morning.
Personification.
A monkey put his hand into the jar of cookies. He grasped as many as he could possibly hold, but when he tried to pull his hand, he was prevented from doing so by the neck of the cookie jar. Unwilling to lose the cookies, and yet unable to withdraw his hand, he burst into tears and cried bitterly.
What is the theme?
A Eating cookies can be dangerous.
B If you are greedy, you might get nothing.
C Don't put your hand in the cookie jar.
B- If you are greedy, you might get nothing.
What is the main purpose of an argument?
To state your claims.
Carolina was really excited to go to the amusement park. She looked out the window and was disappointed. They would have to wait for a better day. Why couldn’t Carolina go to the amusement park?
It was raining.
Jack got home from school and went about his afternoon routine. First, he put his jacket in the closet. Then he took his backpack to his room, and changed his clothes. Next came the heartbreaking surprise. He went over to the fishbowl to feed his beta fish, only to find him floating lifeless at the top of the water. Ernie had died. He immediately called his mom at work. “Mom, I think Ernie is dead.” “Oh, honey. I’m sorry. You’ve had him for 3 years now. Do you want to have a funeral for him when I get home from work?” Jack’s mom asked.
The author’s primary purpose for the above story is most likely:
A. to describe Jack’s after-school experience.
B. to inform readers of the risks of pet ownership.
C. to persuade readers to create an after-school routine.
D. to entertain readers with a realistic fiction story.
D- To entertain with a realistic fiction story.
You are the sun, moon, and stars to me.
Metaphor.
Mrs. Frizzle was doing a unit on healthy living with her students. All week she taught her students about eating the correct foods like fruits and vegetables. Over the weekend, some of Mrs. Frizzle's students were at the mall and saw her eating pizza, a milkshake, and candy. Mrs. Frizzle's student, Peter, was going to order a salad, but now decided to order junk food too.
What is the theme?
A Actions speak louder than words
B Never eat pizza at the mall
C Your choices can influence your identity and the thoughts other have
C- Your choices can influence your identify and the thoughts others have.
This is typically the tone you use in an argument.
Serious.
The boy entered carefully. He kept his flashlight with him and tried not to drop it. This was not his idea of fun. What was the boy's problem?
He was afraid of the dark.
While waiting in the lunch line, you see a poster that shows a dinner plate with chicken, rice, and vegetables on it, and a glass of milk just above the plate. The poster’s headline reads “A Balanced Meal”, and there is a line coming from each food item that states the food group it belongs to and a healthy serving size for one meal.
The author's primary purpose for making this poster is most likely:
A. to entertain readers while they are waiting in the lunch line.
B. to describe a balanced meal.
C. to inform readers of foods that should be eaten every day.
D. to inform readers what makes up a balanced meal.
D- To inform what makes a balanced meal.
If I can't get the newest phone, I will die.
Hyperbole.
One winter, a monkey found a snake stiff and frozen. The monkey felt sorry for the snake and so he picked the snake up and held it to his chest to try to warm it. The snake was quickly revived by the warmth, and because of its instincts, bit the monkey with all its might. What is the theme?
Even though you may have good intentions, others may not.
What is the type of genre in which the writer develops and defends a position or debates a topic using logic and persuasion?
Argumentative text.
Rocky was looking around. He tried to find the right scent, but he was confused and scared. He hoped someone might find and call the number on his collar? What animal is Rocky and what is his problem?
Rocky is a dog and he is lost.
You have just read a story about a girl going on a walk with her dog yesterday. She told of the feeling of the warm spring breeze on her skin. She also told you about all the funny things her dog did, like chasing a squirrel up a tree.
The author's primary purpose for writing this article is most likely:
A. to describe her dog’s love of being walked.
B. to describe a walk on a spring day.
C. to persuade readers to go on walks in the spring.
D. to entertain readers with the author’s experience going for a walk
D- To entertain with the author's experience going for a walk.