Figurative Language
Indentify which figurative language is shown in the following sentence: "The sky was as blue as an ocean"
Simile
What is a noun?
A noun, place, or thing
What is theme?
Theme is the overall message of a story.
What is foreshadowing?
Foreshadowing is a literary element used by writers to hint at what will happen next, or at some point, in the story.
Who is the main character of the story?
Indentify which figurative language is shown in the following sentence: "Alex is anticipating for something to go airborn"
Alliteration
What is an adjective?
An adjective is a word describing a noun
How can you identify theme?
Use observations from the story as feelings, actions, and past events as a way to figure out the theme.
Who set up Vince at the end of Chapter 4?
Tommy
Indentify which figurative language is shown in the following sentence: "My brother slammed the door; POW!"
Onnomonopia
A verb is an action word.
What is the theme of The Wave by Todd Strasser?
The theme is to not follow others blindly.
What are the parts of a plot?
Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution.
Who is introduced at the party in Chapter 5?
Kendra Bightly
Indentify which figurative language is shown in the following sentence: "She as a heart of gold!"
What is a proper noun?
A proper noun is a name for an individual noun.
What is the theme of The Lottery by Shirley Jackson
The theme is that the criticism of cultural traditions and the need to reevaluate old and savage customs.
What is point of view?
Point of view is how the author chooses to tell the story.
What is Vince suffering from at the end of Chapter 6?
Head lice
Indentify which figurative language is shown in the following sentence: "That is just a blessing in disguise!"
Idiom
What is an adverb?
An adverb is a word describing a verb.
How do you identify the setting of a story?
Determine how the characters are feeling, acting, or perceiving the place they're describing.
In what chapter did Vince and Alex mention playing football?
Chapter 3