Figurative Language
What is an onomatopoeia?
A word that represents a sound. CRASH! BOOM!
What is the base or very start of our plot mountain?
Exposition
This structure is formatted like: Because of this, this happens. (Hint: I put my hand on the hot stove. It_____).
Cause/Effect
I sat on the bench while Mother and Punch went into the room. I was a little worried about Punch, but I knew that he would get good care. As I waited I watched a tiny puppy wander toward the lady with a cat in a crate. The lady at the desk talked to a man with who was buying medicine.
Based on inference, who is Punch?
The narrator's pet
What is the adversary to the main character called?
Bonus points if you remember Ms. King's favorite version!
The antagonist.
THE ANTITHESIS!
Identify the piece of figurative language used:
Momma is a sunrise.
Metaphor
What MUST occur for their to be a rising action?
Conflict
What is the text structure of the following statement:
There is an issue with the hallways being too crowded between class changes, so the administration implemented staggering grade release by 2 minutes.
Problem/solution
The room was dark and quiet. We heard Carl and his mother come in the front door talking. I heard two girls in the corner giggle nervously. Another girl told them to be quiet. I hid behind the table where the cake and presents were set out. The tension in the room grew as we waited for them to open the door.
What can you infer about the passage?
It is a surprise party!
What defines a fact?
Something that can be proven true through studies, data, statistics, or response.
What form of figurative language is being used?
*It is pouring the rain*
"Nice weather we are having, huh?!"
Irony
What 4 things do you need to put at the top of your text prior to reading, and then later fill out as you discover them?
Author's purpose
Point of view
Theme
Genre
What is the text structure that follows steps, but does not have time attached to it? (Hint: Use the word that made Ms. King chuck a dictionary once).
Sequence or Processing
The line stretched forever. People put their bags on the floor and inched them forward. My father and I removed our shoes. There was an announcement about a gate change and a delay on an arrival from Chicago.
Where can we infer they are?
The airport.
Name the three forms of 3rd person point of view and define them.
3rd person limited-only one character perspective.
3rd person omniscient - More than one character perspective.
3rd person objective-No character perspective.
She swept in like a hurricane, ready to wash away all that hurt her.
Simile
Characterization
Which text structure involves telling where things are or what they look like?
Descriptive
I arrived early for my appointment. The place was busy and smelled of chemicals. I found a place to sit and wait. The lady next to me had a towel around her head. I heard a blow dryer in the distance. It was loud over the music that was playing.
Based on details, what appointment does the narrator have?
A hair appointment.
What do the following roots mean?
Bio
Dent
Fort
Trans
Life
Tooth
Strong
Across
What is the IMPACT of the figurative language used in the following line:
Her voice hissed like a snake.
(Hint: what feeling does this give the thing being compared.)
The impact is her voice being menacing or angry because a snake hissing is a warning for danger.
Define theme.
A moral lesson learned by the protagonist of the story.
What is the text structure: Cats and dogs are both animals, but cats don't bark.
Compare and contrast
I arrived early for my appointment. The place was busy and smelled of chemicals. I found a place to sit and wait. The lady next to me had a towel around her head. I heard a blow dryer in the distance. It was loud over the music that was playing.
Based on details, where is the narrator?
An ice cream shop
What was the theme of the Scarlett Ibis?
Pride has positive and negative consequences.
Bonus points for "The duality of pride"