Figurative Language
“The moon watched over the village.” What type of figurative language?
Personification
“I couldn't believe my team had lost.” What POV?
First person
What two elements does setting establish?
Time and place
Which is a theme: “A chief rides a horse” or “Patience can help people achieve difficult goals”?
“Patience can help people achieve difficult goals.”
What are the feelings or associations connected to a word beyond its literal meaning called?
Connotations
“He ran as fast as a rabbit.” What type of figurative language and what does it show?
Simile; it compares his speed to a rabbit.
A narrator reveals the thoughts of multiple characters. What point of view is this?
Third-person omniscient
A character discovers an important object is missing before an important event. What plot element could this create?
Conflict
A character confronts a frightening obstacle. What theme could this develop?
Bravery can help people overcome obstacles.
In the sentence, “The student tried to hide her excitement, but her huge smile seemed to betray her true feelings,” what does betray most likely mean?
Reveal or give away
"The waves danced along the shore.” What type of figurative language?
Personification
A narrator uses “he/she” but reveals only one character's thoughts. What point of view is this?
Third-person limited
What can repeated attempts over several days reveal about a character or plot?
Patience and persistence may be necessary to reach a resolution.
Repeating an action for several days and eventually succeeding develops what ideas?
Patience and determination
In the sentence, “The horses dispersed across the open field and settled into different areas,” what does dispersed most likely mean?
Spread out
Why does describing a baseball as “dancing” emphasize the pitcher's skill?
It emphasizes the pitcher's control and ability, creating an admiring tone.
Why might an author shift from third person to first person?
To reveal a character's personal thoughts and feelings more directly.
A story takes place in a setting where a powerful storm is happening. The dangerous weather makes an animal seem wild and difficult to control. How does the setting affect the way the animal is presented?
The setting emphasizes the animal’s powerful, wild, and untamed nature.
A character tries the same difficult task several times. Even though the task is challenging, the character continues trying until eventually succeeding. Which theme does this situation best support?
Patience and determination can lead to success.
The phrase “sans souci” means “without worry.” If a writer uses this phrase while describing a relaxing vacation, what tone does it help create?
carefree / relaxed
What does “arms linked as strong as a rope” suggest about the teammates?
Their relationship is strong, united, and supportive.
How does “I felt bad as I headed back to the dugout” affect the reader?
It reveals the character's disappointment and makes the moment more personal.
A story begins with a character arriving at a new school on the first day of the year. The unfamiliar place makes the character nervous and causes them to make a difficult decision. What does this example show about the relationship between setting and plot?
The setting can influence a character's actions and create or develop conflict in the plot.
A character spends time away from everyday responsibilities, enjoying nature and relaxing while exploring new places. Which theme is best supported by this situation?
Happiness and freedom can be found in hobbies and experiences that allow people to escape everyday expectations and pressures.
What technique is used in “gracious greeting to our glee,” and what effect does it create?
Alliteration; it creates a smooth, musical rhythm and cheerful tone.