Figurative Language
Define Hyperbole
An extreme exaggeration, used to add emphasis or convey emotion
What part of a story does this define?
Where a story take place
Setting
Define Summary
a short version of a text that includes the most important ideas.
Lebron is a goat. Simile or Metaphor?
Metaphor
Define textual evidence
Textual evidence is information from the text that supports an answer, idea, or claim.
Define Symbolism
Using an object or word to represent a concept, feeling,or belief
Define Characters
The people , animals or beings in a story
Which sentence BEST explains what should be included in a summary?
A. Every single detail from the story, even small ones.
B. The main idea and the most important details in your own words.
C. Only your opinion about the story.
D. The first and last sentence of the story only.
B
Her smile is bright like the sun. Simile or Metaphor?
Simile
Which sentence BEST explains why this quote is good evidence?
“Marcus practiced every night after school.”
A. It is an interesting sentence.
B. It gives a detail from the text that supports the idea Marcus is hardworking.
C. It uses strong vocabulary.
D. It is a long sentence.
B
Define Personification
Giving human characteristics to inanimate objects and animals, such as emotions and behaviors
Define Theme
The message or lesson the author wants the reader to learn
How long should a summary be?
About one to two paragraphs
Define Simile
Comparing two things using "like" or "as"
Which answer shows the BEST example of textual evidence?
A. I think the character is brave.
B. The character is brave because bravery is good.
C. “The text says, ‘She ran into the burning house to save her brother.’”
D. My opinion is that she is brave.
C
Is this a Hyperbole,Symbolism or Personification?
The wind whispered through the trees.
Personification
True or False: The climax always happens at the end of the story.
False
What is the difference between a summary and a retelling of a story?
A summary includes only the main idea and key details in a short form, while a retelling includes most or all events in the order they happened.
Define Metaphor
What is textual evidence used for?
To support your claim/To support your answer to a prompt
Is this a Hyperbole,Symbolism or Personification?
I waited a long time for the bus.
Neither
What are the parts of a story?
Characters, Setting , Plot
True or False: A summary should include every important and unimportant detail from the story to make sure nothing is left out. Explain your answer.
False
The classroom was loud with excitement. Simile or Metaphor?
Neither
Why is it important to choose evidence that clearly supports your claim instead of just any detail from the text?
Because strong evidence directly proves the claim and helps the reader understand why the claim is true.