Vocabulary
When a narrator uses "I, Me," it is written in this perspective
First Person
A word that means the same as another word
Synonym
To use strong exaggeration
hyperbole
What is the term for groups of lines in a poem?
stanzas
The plot of the story is made up by the...
events
When the narrator uses "She, He, they" it is written in this perspective
Third Person
What are reasons and facts that support the claim?
Evidence
"The bright orange walls screamed at her as she walked into the room." is an example of what type of figurative language?
personification
The trees whispered quietly. - what type of figurative language is this?
personification
This part of the plot introduces the characters, setting, and the main problem of the story.
exposition/ introduction
The message or lesson that can apply to you/me
Theme
Where should the comma go?
I dropped my fresh hot bread on the ground.
I dropped my fresh, hot bread on the ground.
The way the author feels about the subject
tone
Poetry often includes ____________ _________ to make it more descriptive (Language that is not literally true)
Figurative language
What should you read before the text?
questions
What the story is mainly about?
Central or Main idea
This is only used to show possession, not with words that simply end in "s."
ex: "That is David's car."
apostrophe
To describe how things are alike and how they are different
compare and contrast
Stressed and unstressed syllables in a poem
Rhythm
This is a conclusion you figure out using clues + your thinking...
inference
How the story or passage is organized is known as its __________ ___________-
Text structure
(Ex. Description, cause and effect, problem and solution, chronological order, compare and contrast)
Author's Purpose (3)
Inform, Persuade, Entertain
Which figurative language is the following sentence?
She is a tornado when she gets angry!
Metaphor
The overall feeling of a poem or narrative writing.
Mood
G.R.A.C.E means
Grit - Relationships - Academics - Character - Empowerment