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.
What is the topic sentence or thesis statement.
To use strong exaggeration
What is hyperbole?
Poems are not written in sentences and paragraphs, they are written in _______ and ________
What are lines and stanzas
Daily Double: Read the passage and answer the question:
"The storm rages outside, and the trees bent under the force of the wind."
Question:
What is the mood of the passage? Provide one piece of evidence to support your thinking.
"The storm raged outside" suggests a sense of chaos, danger, and unease.
When the narrator uses "She, He, they" it is written in this perspective
What is Third Person
How many reasons should you have to support your opinion in an essay or speech?
What is 2-3
"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?
True or False: A poem has to rhyme.
False
What needs to be corrected in the following?
springfield illinois
What is capitalization and a missing comma?
The message or lesson that can apply to you/me
What is Theme
Daily Double: Name what each paragraph is called in an essay? (3 different names)
What is the introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion?
It's raining cats and dogs.
This is an example of what type of figurative language?
What is an Idiom
Poetry often includes ____________ _________ to make it more descriptive
What is Figurative language
What does the word trepidation most likely mean in this sentence:
"She felt a sense of trepidation as she approached the stage for her first performance."
a) excitement
b) fear
c) confidence
d) joy
b) fear
What the story is mainly about?
Central or Main idea
The part of the writing or speech that captures the readers attention
What is a hook
To describe how things are alike and how they are different
What is compare and contrast?
What is the author/speaker's attitude toward their subject called?
What is tone?
What literary device is used in this sentence?
"the wind whispered through the trees, carrying secrets from far away."
a) simile
b) personification
c) alliteration
d) hyperbole
B) Personifaication
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
The overall feeling of a poem
What is Mood
"Despite heavy rain, the children ran outside, laughing and splashing in the puddle, finding joy in the storm."
What is the theme?
a) nature is powerful
b) find the joy in difficult situations
c) Protect your neck
d) Planning is key
b) find joy in difficult situations