Question Words
Literature
Figurative Language
Vocabulary
100
An author will establish, or set up, their main point in writing in their introduction.
What is the definition of establish?
To set up or introduce something
100
Which of the following is an example of dialogue?
a) "I How can I help you today?" he asked
b) I never thought it would come to this
c) the sky lit up like a lamp
a) "I How can I help you today?" he asked
100
"Here I am a giant—surrounded by ants! Ants who can’t even understand what it is the giant is talking about."
Explain this metaphor.
This character sees himself as better than others.
This character believes that no one understands him.
100
What is the meaning of perspective?
Example: the argumentative dialogue between the characters shows the difference in their perspectives
Perspective is a specific way of looking at things
200
Authors often restate information to show its significance, or importance.
What is the definition of significance?
Meaning or importance
200
If a narrator uses hyperbole does this contribute to their reliability or unreliability?
Unreliability
200
Why do authors use rhetorical questions?
To make the readers think about the topic.
To get readers interestested.
Because the author will tell the readers the answer.
200
What is the meaning of individualize?
Example: An author individualizes character perspectives using thoughts, feelings, actions, or dialogue
to individualize means to make things unique for each character, to give them a specific identity
300
Authors use text features to add, or contribute, to the understanding of the text.
What is the meaning of contribute?
To add or give
300
Which of the following contains alliteration?
a) It is raining cats and dogs
b) She swims like a fish
c) Bubbles bounce through bay breezes
c) Bubbles bounce through bay breezes
300
This picture is ironic. What is the definition of irony?
The use of words to express something other than, and especially the opposite of, the literal meaning.
300
One theme in Beauty and the Beast is "true beauty is more than how someone looks."
What is the definition of theme?
The underlying message or “big idea” of a talk, book, film, or other work.
400
Writers will emphasize main points in writing.
What is the definition of emphasize?
Give special importance to something in speaking or writing.
400
Explain how the theme is developed
What is the meaning of developed as it is used in the question above?
Theme development is the text evidence that supports the theme
400
Write a hyperbole about how tired you are
Remember: a hyperbole is an exaggeration
400
The sad, gloomy setting contributed to the tone of the chapter.
What is the definition of tone?
The general attitude or emotion created by descriptions in writing.
500
Authors carefully choose information to impact, or affect, the reader.
What is the definition of impact?
To have a strong effect on someone
500
The story used allusion to describe the character as similar to Hercules.
What is the definition of an allusion?
A reference to a person, event, or thing in history, the world, or another story.
500
"On our first date he gave me a beautiful rose. I watered it, cared for it, and kept it safe. When we broke up I came home to find it had died, despite all my hard work to keep it alive"
What does the rose symbolize in this passage?
The rose symbolizes their relationship
500
I can't play soccer today, the rain is coming down hard, ruining all of my plans. My soccer shoes look lonely by the door as I sadly leave them behind
How does the personification contribute to the tone of the sentence?
The personification of the shoes as lonely contributes to the heartbroken, gloomy tone.