Figurative Language
What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?
A metaphor makes a comparison without using "like" or "as".
A simile makes a comparison using "like" or "as".
The setting of a story is ______ and _____ a story takes place.
Where and when
The setting of a story is where and when a story takes place.
What does the word "portray" mean?
To show or describe something
Name the 3 parts of a thesis
TAG + TTQA + A
Title, author, genre + Turn the question around + Answer
What is a good way to introduce evidence?
"In the text it says"
"According to the text/passage"
"The author says"
What type of figurative language gives human characteristics to a non-human thing?
Personification
What is theme?
Theme is the moral of the story or the life lesson.
What is an "excerpt"?
Part of a passage, story, or text.
To write your conclusion, you should ____________________________
Re-state your thesis
Give an example of a Transition Word
First, Next, Last
In conclusion
Furthermore
This type of figurative language shows extreme exaggeration. For example, "I was so hungry I could eat a horse."
Hyperbole
How the reader feels about a work of literature; the emotional atmosphere of a work of literature; how the text makes you feel
Mood
If you are asked to write a sequel (aka Part 2) or continuation of a story, you will write a _________ essay.
Narrative essay
In your essay, you should include 3 _____________, 3 _______________, and 3 __________________.
Answers, Evidence, Explanations
Information used from the text to support your answer
Text evidence
Give an example of onomatopoeia. (Hint: this is when you have words that are spelled the same as they sound.)
Buzz, clang, sizzle, drip, drop, bang
The perspective from which a story is told
Point of View
What types of answers are on MCAS for multiple choice questions? Here is a hint: one is redonkulous
2 redonkulous choices, 1 distractor, 1 correct answer
If you are writing a narrative essay, your essay checklist should have a ___________, a _________, and an ____________.
When writing a narrative essay, it should have a _________________, _______________, and ________________. It should also include _____________________, where characters speak to one another.
What is the difference between repetition and alliteration?
Repetition is when a phrase is repeated.
"She sat and stared out the window. She stared and stared and stared and stared."
Alliteration is when the beginning sound of a word is repeated.
"Sally sells seashells by the seashore."
To use background knowledge and evidence from the text to make an educated guess
Inference
If you are asked to "paraphrase" you should _________________.
Put in your own words
How many answers, evidence, and explanations should we have when we read 2 texts and are writing about 2 texts?
2 answers, evidence, explanations for EACH text.
4 answers, evidence, explanations in total.
What is a good way to end your conclusion?
Draw to a close: advice to the reader, a famous quote, an "I wonder" statement.