Point of View
Tone
Figurative Language
Personal Narrative
Vocab
100
Write one or two first-person sentences describing the following events from the point of view that matches the event:
The event: 1.Because the kitchen was flooded, the cafeteria served baloney sandwiches for the third day in a row.
Write a sentence from the point of view of a baloney hater:
Answers will vary:
Example: I cannot believe that I have to eat this nasty food for the third day in a row. This totally ruined my day.
100
What is the tone of this passage:
I went to the store yesterday and I could not believe how the worker treated me. I tried to return my perfectly packaged socks and the cashier very rudely told me that she could not accept the return. She wouldn't even let me exchange them for new socks. She did not even ask a manager to make an exception for me.
A- happy B- angry C- sad D- jealous
B) angry
100
A comparison using like or as is a _____________.
simile
100
A personal narrative uses words like...
I, me, my, myself
100
What is the author's mood or attitude?
tone
point of view
simile
metaphor
Tone
200
Write one or two first-person sentences describing the following events from the point of view that matches the event:
The event: 1. The retiring coach of the Pigeons and his replacement watched as their team was crushed by the Panthers in the basketball finals.
Write a sentence from the point of view of a Pigeon's player:
Answers will vary.
Example: I am really disappointed that we let coach down on our last game with him.
200
What is the tone of this passage?
I went to see my brother at his new new job yesterday. He had a beautiful corner office at the front of the building. He had a fantanstic view of the city. His job is so exciting and I know he worked very hard to get it. I'm impressed at how well he has adapted to his new job already and how great he is doing at it.
A-upset B- jealous C- angry D-proud
D- Proud
200
A comparison without using like or as is a ________.
metaphor
200
A Personal Narrative is about...
a true event that happened to you.
200
What is the author's thoughts or opinions on a subject?
tone
simile
point of view
metaphor
point of view
300
Write one or two first-person sentences describing the following events from the point of view that matches the event:
The event: 1. The night 15-year-old Kristin babysat for 9-year-old Carlos was her first time ever babysitting.
Write a sentence from the point of view of a the parent of the 9 year old:
Answers will vary:
Although I am a little worried, I am confident that Kristin will do a great job keeping Carlos safe. Plus, I am only ten minutes away if there is an emergency.
300
What is the tone of this passage?
sarcastic
300
Simile or Metaphor?
Annabelle's room looked like it was hit by a hurricane.
Simile
300
What Point of View is a personal narrative written from?
First person
300
What is dialogue?
The conversation between two or more characters
400
How did Jennifer's point of view about being Chinese connect with her point of view about not having a middle name?
She felt like an outsider being Chinese, so she made up a middle name that she thought was very white.
400
What is the tone in this passage?
confident
400
Simile or Metaphor?
Sid was a cheetah in the 100-yard dash.
Metaphor
400
What is the purpose of a narrative?
to tell a story
400
What is a simile? What is a metaphor?
A simile is a comparison of two or more things using like or as. A metaphor is a comparison of two or more things without using like or as.
500
Based on the passage, what was Jennifer Lou's point of view about being Chinese at the start of seventh grade?
She felt like she did not fit in because she did not have a middle name.
500
What is the tone of this passage?
scientific
500
Write a simile or metaphor about your favorite food:
Answers will vary.
500
What would be a good topic to write a personal narrative about?
Answers will vary
500
What is a hook? (in writing)
an opening statement (which is usually the first sentence) in an essay that attempts to grab the reader's attention so that they want to read on