Figurative Language
What is this an example of? "Life is like a box of chocolates."
Simile
What is the first sentence of a paragraph?
Claim/Topic Sentence
What does capacity mean? Provide 1 sentence using the word correctly.
Definition: (noun) ability
Example: Some people say schools have the capacity to make a difference.
What is theme?
The lesson, message, or moral of a story
What is this an example of? "She was a beast on the basketball court."
Metaphor
How many pieces of evidence should be in a paragraph?
2
What does morality mean? Provide 1 sentence using the word correctly.
Definition: Morality (noun) a sense of right and wrong; values
Example: Many kids learn morality by watching the actions of their family members.
Where a story takes place
Setting
What is this an example of? "The wind howled through the night."
Personification
What does RADDC stand for?
Restate. Answer. Detail 1 w/ explanation. Detail 2 w/ explanation. Conclusion.
What does inequity mean? Provide one sentence using he word. Provide 1 sentence using the word correctly.
Definition: inequity (noun) lack of equality; unfairness
Example: A recent case highlights the inequities of college funding for female sports.
How a character sees the world
Perspective or point of view
What is this an example of? "I have a million things to do tonight!"
Hyperbole
(Finish the sentence) Your evidence is only as good as your _______!
ANALYSIS!
What does retain mean? Provide 1 sentence using the word correctly.
Definition: retain (verb) to keep; to hold in place
Example: People argue that race should be retained as a factor in admissions decisions.
The way a narrator feels towards a subject
Tone
What is this an example of? "Peter Piper picked a pack of pickled peppers."
Alliteration
Where do we find the topic sentence, evidence, and concluding statement?
Topic sentence - first sentence of your paragraph
Evidence - Body paragraph or body sentence(s) in a paragraph
Concluding statement - Last paragraph or sentence
What does contaminate mean? Provide 1 sentence using the word correctly.
Definition: contaminate (verb) to poison; to pollute
Example: If nuclear waste is not stored properly, it can contaminate soil and water.
What a story or passage is all about
Main Idea