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a component such as a title, section heading, table of content, glossary, or index that aids the reader in understanding and navigating informational texts
text feature
A poem that rarely follows any specific stanza or verse form but is shaped in an image that supports the subject of the poem.
shaped poem
What is the historical context of "Condoleezza Rice: A Memoir of My Extraordinary, Ordinary Family and Me"
The Civil Rights Movement
Identify the character from "Cyrano" : Cyrano’s closest friend and "voice of reason."
La Bret
a type of extended metaphor that forms a story with two level of meaning
allegory
the individual telling the story to the reader
In "O what is that sound", how does the poet use imagery to create atmosphere ?
He uses the descriptions of the sight of bright uniforms and weapons and the sounds of drums, horses, and running soldiers to produce a heavy atmosphere of dread
What is Cyrano’s primary insecurity that prevents him from confessing his love to Roxane?
His large nose
During the balcony scene, what physical action does Cyrano take to ensure the deception works?
He stands in the shadows and whispers to Christian
use of language to achieve a specific purpose
rhetorical device
***DAILY DOUBLE**text written to inform or educate readers about current events; may appear online or in print
news article
True or False: The message of the poem "Woman with Flower" indicates that children, like plants need strict tending in order to flourish
False
True or False: The article "From the Archive, 16 September 1963: Black Church Bombed in Birmingham, Alabama" includes quotations from eyewitnesses to add human interest to the article and qualify as a primary source.
true
**DAILY DOUBLE**When Cyrano is at the Siege of Arras, what does he risk his life to do every morning?
Cross enemy lines to mail letters to Roxane.
the character who models and articulates the author's ethics throughout the story
normative character
Descriptive words or phrases used to create an impression that appeals to one of the five senses.
Imagery
**DAILY DOUBLE** poetry consisting of quatrains( four lines) of alternating rhythms, usually rhythming "abcb"
ballad stanza
***DAILY DOUBLE**According to "Letter to My Younger Self" which of the following principles did James Brown's mother teach him?
Always keep your word, even if you lose a good opportunity
Select the correct "Cyrano" character: A handsome soldier who lacks the ability to express his feelings.
Christian
The narrator as one of the characters, refers to himself or herself as "I"
first-person point of view
A type of nonfiction in which the author recounts the memory of a personal experience
memoir
True or False:In "The Universe" the speaker unbiblically suggests that God created the universe for humans to enjoy.
false
Which of the following best conveys the theme of "The Mice that Set Elephants Free?"
make friends, whether big or small
In Act II, what is the "agreement" Cyrano makes with Christian?
Cyrano will provide the "wit" (letters and words) while Christian provides the "mask" (handsome face).
the art of using language effectively, especially to persuade others
rhetoric