Figurative Language
What is the difference between tone and mood?
tone-- author's conveyed feelings or emotions
mood- how the reader feels
What is the word for the a group of lines in a poem that are organized together as a unit
a stanza
How many sentences is the typical SCR?
Two sentences. Answer the question and then embed text evidence.
In an informational text, the main idea is the sentence or idea that tells you what the text is mostly about. What is another term often used for “main idea” in STAAR passages?
controlling idea, thesis
This 2004 movie gave us the line “On Wednesdays, we wear pink.”
Mean Girls
Create an example of personification.
Answers may vary.
What are stage directions and what do they do for the audience?
they are directions for what the actors are supposed to do or say in a certian way; it helps the audience better understand what is going on.
This must always be included in both SCRs and ECRs to support ideas.
Text evidence
In a passage about bees, the author writes:
“Varroa mites pass life-threatening diseases to bees. Today, many experts call Varroa mites the largest threat to Earth’s greatest pollinators.”
What is the author implying about humans’ reliance on bees?
that bees are essential for food production, and if Varroa mites harm bees, humans could be at risk
In this Disney Channel show, a teenage girl often had psychic visions that lead to chaotic attempts to change the future.
That's So Raven
Identify the tone shift in the sentence below (any use of baby words will result in a missed question):
"I used to think summer was the perfect time for adventure and freedom, but as the weeks dragged on and the heat became unbearable, I began counting the days until school started again."
carefree/excited to frustrated/resentful
What is a monologue?
a long, uninterrupted speech delivered by a single character in a play
Argumentative ECR should have a counterargument and rebuttal
Name three organizational parterns that could be used to organize a non-fictional piece.
Chronological, Problem-Solution, Cause and Effect, Procedural (how-to), Compare and Contrast, Description
Before streaming, this subscription service mailed DVDs to your house—and later pivoted to dominate streaming.
Netflix
allusions- a reference to something outside of the text to create more meaning
examples will vary
A character’s aside in a play primarily allows the audience to understand this--
What is the character’s private thoughts or true intentions?
Explain in detail how STAAR scores ECRs; consider how many points, the categories on the rubric, etc.
3 points for development of ideas and organization, 2 points for conventions; etc.
In an article arguing that schools should keep teaching cursive, the author writes:
"Some people say cursive is outdated and unnecessary because students can type faster on keyboards. However, research shows that writing by hand improves memory, idea generation, and vocabulary."
What argumentative technique(s) is being used and how does it strengthen their overall argument?
Counterargument, concession, rebuttal
by acknowledging an opposing view, then providing evidence to refute it, the author makes their argument more convincing
This Outkast hit features the repeated line “Shake it like a Polaroid picture,” referencing a now-obsolete photo trend.
Hey Ya!
Find 4 examples of figurative language in the poem below:
America by Claude McKay
Although she feeds me bread of bitterness,
And sinks into my throat her tiger’s tooth,
Stealing my breath of life, I will confess
I love this cultured hell that tests my youth.
Her vigor flows like tides into my blood,
Giving me strength erect against her hate,
Her bigness sweeps my being like a flood.
Yet, as a rebel fronts a king in state,
I stand within her walls with not a shred
Of terror, malice, not a word of jeer.
Darkly I gaze into the days ahead,
And see her might and granite wonders there,
Beneath the touch of Time’s unerring hand,
Like priceless treasures sinking in the sand.
Answers may vary;
Read this poem, identify the volta, and explain the meaning.
America by Claude McKay
Although she feeds me bread of bitterness,
And sinks into my throat her tiger’s tooth,
Stealing my breath of life, I will confess
I love this cultured hell that tests my youth.
Her vigor flows like tides into my blood,
Giving me strength erect against her hate,
Her bigness sweeps my being like a flood.
Yet, as a rebel fronts a king in state,
I stand within her walls with not a shred
Of terror, malice, not a word of jeer.
Darkly I gaze into the days ahead,
And see her might and granite wonders there,
Beneath the touch of Time’s unerring hand,
Like priceless treasures sinking in the sand.
volta is the couplet; goes from saying America is powerful but flawed and shift saying all powerful things fade over time
What exactly should be in a body paragraph in an ECR?
Topic sentence/claim
Embedded text evidence
Commentary/explanation
transitions
Creat an example of both logical fallacies:
Slippery Slope
Ad Hominem
Answers will vary
This messaging platform was popular before smartphones and used “away messages” as a form of self-expression.
AIM (AOL Instant Messenger)