Figurative Language
The type of figurative language in this quote:
''A bright full moon drifted ghostlike among the broken clouds.''
What is a simile?
Compare two things using "like" or "as"
The universal lesson or message in the story
What is theme?
Point of view that uses "I, me, we" pronouns.
What is first person?
A sentence that tells you the argument/point the author is trying to make.
What is a claim/thesis?
This text structure puts events or steps in order.
What is sequence or chronological?
The type of figurative language in this quote:
“The scoop of ice cream fell out of the cone and hit the ground with a splat!”
What is onomatopoeia?
Words that represent sounds
How war impacts people
Type of point of view that uses "You, yours," and the narrator is addressing the reader.
What is second person?
Details that support the author's claim, usually cited from sources.
What is evidence?
This type of text structure presents an issue, then discusses ways the issue has been fixed or can be fixed.
What is problem and solution?
The type of figurative language in this quote:
"All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players"
What is a metaphor?
Comparing two things without using "like" or "as"
Cole goes on a journey of personal change when he joins Circle Justice and lives alone on an island, getting attacked by a bear.
What is main idea?
The 3 main types of author's purpose.
What are to inform, entertain, and/or persuade?
Statement that acknowledges (points out) the argument of the opposition (the side that does not agree with the author).
What is a counterclaim?
This text structure focuses on telling the reader as much as possible about the topic, using lots of sensory details, imagery, and facts.
What is descriptive?
Type of figurative language in this quote:
"Justice is blind."
What is personification?
Giving a non-human or an object human/lifelike qualities
Dee joins the Allies to fight back against the Nazis, experiencing D-Day and hiding his German identity from his best friend.
What is main idea?
Another definition for author's purpose.
What is: The reason they are writing something, or the message they are trying to give the reader.
The statement in this paragraph that is evidence:
1) Having a pet can really help people feel less stressed. 2) When you play with a dog or cuddle a cat, your body can release chemicals that make you feel happy and calm. 3) Pets give people comfort and can make them feel less lonely, especially during tough times. 4) Taking care of an animal also gives people something positive to focus on. 5) According to the American Heart Association, spending time with pets can lower blood pressure and help reduce stress levels. 6) This shows that pets aren’t just fun—they can also be good for your health!
What is sentence 5?
The type of text structure used in this paragraph:
After joining the war, the U.S. military grew stronger, and factories started making more weapons and supplies. This shift led to more jobs and helped the economy grow. At the same time, many women entered the workforce to fill in for men who went to fight, which helped start changes in women’s rights. When the war ended, the U.S. became more powerful on the world stage and took a larger role in international affairs.
What is cause and effect?
The 2 types of figurative language present in this quote:
"The city's pulse was a dying star, its rhythm a slow, fading ember."
What are personification and metaphor?
The following quote would be good evidence for which theme from Allies?
"The thought that his life might end instantly, explosively, in the fraction of a second, scared a stillness into him he knew would be with him the rest of his life."
- James
What is:
- Reality of War
- PTSD/Impact of War
Favoring one idea or group over another.
What are biases? What is bias?
The sentence in the paragraph below that is the rebuttal:
1) Some people might say that pets actually cause more stress instead of helping to reduce it. 2) They argue that pets need a lot of care, like feeding, walking, cleaning up after, and paying for vet bills, which can be stressful and expensive. 3) This is especially true for people who already have busy lives. 4) However, studies show that even with the extra work, the emotional benefits of having a pet are worth it. 5) According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, petting a dog or cat can increase levels of feel-good hormones in the brain and help people relax. 6) So, while pets do need care, the love and comfort they give can still help reduce stress overall.
What is sentence 4?
The MAIN type of text structure used in this paragraph:
There are several types of tigers, and each one lives in a different part of the world. The Bengal tiger is found in India and is known for its bright orange coat and strong body. The Siberian tiger lives in cold forests of Russia and has thick fur to keep it warm. The Sumatran tiger is smaller and lives in the jungles of Indonesia, hiding among trees and plants. The Malayan tiger lives in the tropical forests of Malaysia and moves quietly through the trees. Another type, the South China tiger, is very rare and lives in China. Each type of tiger has special features that help it survive in its own environment.
What is descriptive?