Figurative Lang
Comparing something to another using "is".
What is a Metaphor?
The logical sequence of events that develops a story
What is the plot?
To want. To long for something.
This piece of writing includes an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
What is an essay?
Whales and dolphins are alike because they are both mammals but their body shapes are different.
Problem/Solution
Cause/Effect
Compare/Contrast
Description
Chronological or Time Order
What is compare/contrast?
A word that sounds like the action it is describing
What is Onomatopoeia?
A person who tells the story
Who is the narrator?
What is the definition of Depleted?
To go down in numbers or quantity. To lessen.
What is a hook?
Thousands of people die every year by people not wearing a seat belt. Lives could be saved in our town by adopting better seat belt laws
Problem/Solution
Cause/Effect
Compare/Contrast
Description
Chronological or Time Order
What is problem/solution?
What does C.E.R. stand for? (Break down each Letter.)
What is Claim,Evidence and Reasoning?
An issue in a narrative around which the whole story revolves
What is the conflict?
What is the definition of Non-Fiction?
The Facts. Something that is a true story. Something that actually happened.
According to a study by the United Nations, "...women continue to be underrepresented in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, representing only slightly more than 35% of the world’s STEM graduates.
Claim
Evidence
Reasoning
What is text evidence? Or fact?
Jack and Jill went up a hill to fetch a pail of water. Jack fell down and broke his crown and Jill came tumbling after.
Problem/Solution
Cause/Effect
Compare/Contrast
Description
Chronological or Time Order
What is chronological or time order?
An overstatement or exaggeration
What is hyperbole?
The vantage point from which a story is presented.
Point of View.
What is the definition of abysmal?
very poor. extremely bad.
As you can see, there are still less women going into STEM career fields than men due to lack of role models, opportunities, and outdated stereotypes.
Claim
Evidence
Reasoning
What is strong reasoning?
Because of heating temperatures globally, the corral reefs are depleting.
Problem/Solution
Cause/Effect
Compare/Contrast
Description
Chronological or Time Order
What is cause/effect?
An overused expression that is no longer original is called what?
A Cliche.
"I heard Asian people eat weird stuff like that and that's how everyone got sick."
In life, if you don't have experience with another person's customs or culture, don't make negative assumptions.
What is an example of a theme?
What is the definition of Flabbergasted?
shocked or stunner, very surprised!
There should not be any dress codes because they are outdated, they take away student identities, and are commonly only targeted towards girls.
Claim
Evidence
Reasoning
What is Claim?
Russia is one of the world's largest countries in land area. It is nearly 6.6 million square miles and is spread across two continents with the majority of the population living west of the Urals where the climate is mild.
Problem/Solution
Cause/Effect
Compare/Contrast
Description
Chronological or Time Order
What is description?