Reading 8th Grade
When a narrator uses "I, Me," it is written in this perspective
What is First Person
This role lives for passion and connection. Mood swings and over-reactions are common with these characters.
Who is the Lover?
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
"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.
Tense or uneasy.
"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
This types hates limits and loves new experiences.
What is the Explorer?
"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
This type lives for wisdom. Not too quick act, but she's thinking about the conflict and working behind the scenes to solve the problem.
Who is the Mentor?
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
This role looks on the bright side but is easily surprised or fooled.
Who is the Innocent?
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) Personification
What is an Antagonist?
What is a "Bad guy" "Villian"?
This role believes rules are made to be broken. She has a problem with how things work and may not rest until things are set from the right perspective.
Who is the Outlaw?
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