Reading 8th Grade
When a narrator uses "I, Me," it is written in this perspective
What is First Person
This part of an essay tells what the topic will be.
thesis statement.
To use strong exaggeration
What is hyperbole?
What is Authors purpose?
The reason why the author wrote the text
How many kids does Ms. Hebert have?
1
When the narrator uses "She, He, they" it is written in this perspective
What is Third Person
How many reasons or points should you have to support your opinion in an essay?
2 points
"The bright orange walls screamed at her as she walked into the room." is an example of what type of figurative language?
What is personification?
What is author's message?
author's takeaway
When's Aldo Birthday?
The message or lesson that can apply to you/me
What is Theme
Name what each paragraph is called in an essay? (3 different names)
What is the introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion?
A word that actually looks like the sound it makes,
onomatopoeia
What are some the reasons an author may write?
a) entertain
b) inform
c) persuade
d) All the above
D) All the above
What is Ms. Hebert daughters name?
Monae'?
What the story is mainly about?
Central or Main idea
Each body paragraph is written based off these 2 reasons
point 1 and point 2
To describe how things are alike and how they are different
What is compare and contrast?
What is the speakers attitude toward their subject called?
What is tone?
Who does Ms. Hebert have the same birthday as??
Aldo
What is an Antagonist?
What is a "Bad guy" "Villian"?
This is the last part of a paper that wraps it up. It is best to end this with an impact statement.
Which figurative language is the following sentence?
She is a tornado when she gets angry!
What is a Metaphor
What is the author’s purpose in writing "The Tell-Tale Heart"?
a) To entertain the reader with a thrilling mystery.
b) To inform the reader about the importance of mental health.
c) To persuade the reader to follow the law.
d) To describe the importance of friendship.
A) To entertain the reader with a thrilling mystery.
Who's class do we go to when we are not in this class?
Ms. Mosby