Figurative Language
He's as fast as a cheetah! — Identify the figurative language.
Simile — a comparison using like or as
'I don't suppose I have written less than a colossal number of marches.' What does colossal mean? A. boring B. familiar C. flattering D. huge
D. Huge
What type of question is being asked when it says: 'What is this story mostly about?'
Central Idea (or Main Idea)
'I don't suppose I have written less than a colossal number of marches.' What does colossal mean? A. boring B. familiar C. flattering D. huge
D. Huge
What does compare mean in a test question?
To tell what is the SAME between two things
They have a heart of gold. — Identify the figurative language.
Metaphor — a direct comparison without like or as
What is the conflict of a story?
The main problem or struggle that a character faces
What should you do when you encounter a word you don't know in a text?
Use context clues — read surrounding words and sentences. You can also skip it and return.
'The caravan moved with the slow speed of heavily laden camels.' What does laden mean? A. burdened B. distracted C. guarded D. valued
A. Burdened
What does contrast mean in a test question?
To tell what is DIFFERENT between two things
The storm clouds gathered angrily above. — Identify the figurative language.
Personification — giving human qualities to a non-human thing
What is the mood of a story?
The emotion that the reader feels while reading the text
What is an objective summary?
A short, concise statement of the most important information in a text that is FREE FROM personal opinion
What is the definition of theme?
The universal message or lesson the story conveys to readers
What is a claim?
A precise statement that identifies what the author is trying to convince the reader about
It's raining cats and dogs outside! — Identify the figurative language.
Idiom — a phrase whose meaning differs from the literal words
When an object represents a bigger idea — such as a flag representing a country — what literary device is that?
Symbolism
Name three things to think about when annotating a non-fiction text.
Big topic, Author's purpose, and Author's point of view
What is the definition of annotate?
To add notes, marks, or comments to a text to aid understanding
What point of view uses the pronouns they, them, he, she?
Third-person point of view
What is onomatopoeia? Give an example
A word that imitates a sound (e.g., buzz, crash, sizzle)
What are the 5 parts of the plot diagram in order?
1. Exposition 2. Rising Action 3. Climax 4. Falling Action 5. Resolution
When providing a detail in a Short Answer Response, what else must you include?
The location of the detail — e.g., 'In lines 10-11 it states...'
What is the definition of emphasize?
What is the definition of emphasize?
How many multiple-choice questions are on the NY State ELA exam? What is a good strategy?
18 multiple-choice questions. Strategy: read the question first, eliminate wrong answers, use text evidence to support your choice.