Techniqes
What is a homograph?
when two words are spelled the same and sound the same but have different meanings
What is the meaning of repetition?
the repeating of words, phrases, or lines in a poem
What part of speech does an adjective phrase describe?
a noun/pronoun
What part of speech does an adverb phrase describe?
a verb
What are poems written in?
stanzas and lines
What type of figurative language does the author of "Stage Fright" use in these lines?
"my perfect Prince-part"
alliteration
What is the meaning of shuddered?
shook or trembled with fear or coldness
What is the adjective phrase in this sentence?
The cloud above the airplane looks like a marshmallow.
"above the airplane"
What is the adverb phrase in this sentence?
The students relaxed during recess.
"during recess"
What is the theme of a story or poem?
the author's message
In "Foul Shot," what type of figurative language does the poet use to create a feeling of suspense?
personification
What is the meaning of MEMORIZED?
you learned something by heart
Name the adjective phrase(s) in the following sentence.
The couch in the living room is the most comfortable place to sleep.
"in the living room"
Name the adverb phrase(s) in the following sentence.
The teachers work in the library while the students work in the auditorium.
"in the library" and "in the auditorium"
Is the prepositional phrase in the following sentence an adjective phrase or an adverb phrase?
The lobster near the shore swam so fast.
adjective phrase
prepositional phrase = "near the shore"
"near the shore" is describing "lobster" which is a noun in this sentence
What is the purpose of the following techniques: line arrangement, indenting lines, and repetition?
to emphasize certain feelings/ideas in the poem
What is the meaning of AMBITIOUS?
if you are ambitious, you have a strong desire to succeed at something
What word is the prepositional phrase in this sentence describing?
Many students noticed the clown in the big shoes.
clown
What word is the adverb phrase in the sentence describing?
The teammates won the game in the gym.
"won"
Is the prepositional phrase in the following sentence an adjective phrase or an adverb phrase?
The lobster swam so fast from the shore because people were walking.
adverb phrase
prepositional phrase = "from the shore"
"from the shore" is describing "swam" which is a verb in this sentence
What is the purpose of formatting a poem as a rhyme?
to emphasize certain words. the words that rhyme are being emphasized
Out of the poems we read in class, which poem used rhyme format and which poem used free verse format?
rhyme: "A Simple Plan"
free verse: "Rescue," "Stage Fright," "Catching Quiet," "Foul Shot"
What questions does an adjective phrase answer? (there's 4!)
what kind?
which ones?
how many?
how much?
What questions does an adverb phrase answer? (there's 3!)
where?
when?
how?
What are 3 features of Narrative Poetry?
has characters and dialogue, tells a story, can be written as a rhyme or a free verse