Text Structure
The author explains a topic by listing its features, characteristics, or examples.
Description
When a narrator uses "I, Me," it is written in this perspective
First Person
What is theme?
The lesson the author wants the reader to learn or the message the author wants to tell.
To use strong exaggeration
hyperbole
What to do during the first read of a text?
take brief notes about each chunk on your note catcher
A biography that lists key events in Martin Luther King Jr.’s life from childhood to adulthood.
Chronological
When the narrator uses "She, He, they" it is written in this perspective
Third Person
A young basketball player practices every day, even when her team keeps losing. She finally wins the championship because she never gives up.
Never give up, even when things get hard or aren't going your way.
Giving human characteristics to something that is not human
personification
What's one way to help you choose a correct answer?
Process of Elimination - get rid of obviously wrong answers
The author shows similarities and differences between two or more things.
compare and contrast
A story told by a narrator who knows everyone’s thoughts and feelings is written in this point of view.
What is third-person omniscient?
Two friends have a big argument but realize their friendship means more than being right. They forgive each other and move forward together.
Friendship needs forgiveness sometimes in order to succeed.
She is busy as a bee.
This is an example of what type of figurative language?
Simile
The test is adaptive, what does that mean and what should you NOT do?
A passage explaining how pollution causes harm to marine life.
Cause and effect
An author tells a story from the villain’s perspective instead of the hero’s. How does this choice influence the reader?
It changes how the reader understands or sympathizes with the characters.
A student speaks up when a teacher accidentally gives credit to the wrong group, even though it makes them nervous.
Have courage even when you are scared or it's hard.
It is raining cats and dogs.
Idiom
What should you do BEFORE moving to the next text?
Review your answers
An article that discusses bullying in schools and suggests peer-mentoring programs to help.
Problem and Solution
How does analyzing the narrator’s tone and word choice help you understand the author’s point of view?
It reveals the author’s attitude toward the topic and helps identify bias or purpose.
A student speaks up when a teacher accidentally gives credit to the wrong group, even though it makes them nervous.
What is personal growth or learning to be happy for others (friendship and loyalty)?
Why do writers use figurative language?
To make the story more meaningful, interesting, and full of imagery.
What is not allowed on the test, during the test, during breaks, and is literally against the law?
PHONE