Imagery
The golden sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky in streaks of orange and pink.
Sight
Bikini Bottom
Setting
"The author argues that technology has significantly changed the way we communicate with others."
Restate the question
The main point the author is trying to convey in the text.
Central Idea
Peter proudly painted purple pumpkins.
Alliteration
The firetruck's siren wailed through the streets like two fat cats caught in a bitter street fight.
Hear
How Spongebob changes over time from Season 1 to Season 3
Character Development
"The author mentions, 'With the advent of texting and instant messaging, people can now talk to anyone, anywhere, at any time.'"
Cite Evidence
These are the facts, examples, or details the author uses to back up the central idea or claim.
Supporting evidence
I'm so hungry I could eat a horse, and then another horse, and another horse, and another horse, until all the wild horses in Montana are in my belly! Well, actually that's a bit of an exaggeration.
Hyperbole
A wave of warm cinnamon and melted butter drifted from the kitchen, pulling me in like a magnet.
Smell
Squidward wants to impress Squilliam Fancyson by putting on a great performance at the Bubble Bowl, but his band is incredibly untalented.
Conflict
"Technology, particularly smartphones and social media, has made communication faster and more accessible."
Answer the question
The trustworthiness of the source.
Credibility
The buzz-saw snarled and rattled in the yard.
Onomatopoeia
The sour candy smacked my taste buds with a blast of lemony tangThe cool mint ice cream tingled as it slid down my throat, leaving a frosty trail behind.
Taste
"The lights will flicker on and off. The phone will ring and there will be nobody there." (*later in the episode the lights flicker and the phone rings but nobody is there. And the walls ooze with green slime. Wait...they always do that*)
Foreshadowing
Therefore, while technology has improved communication, it has also altered the way we build relationships.
Restate/Reassert your answer
Why the author wrote the text.
Author's Purpose
The fire station burned down while the firefighters were out on a call.
Irony
The puppy’s fur was as soft as a fuzzy blanket fresh from the dryer.
Touch
Spongebob helps Mrs. Puff remember what life was like on the outside. (*cue montage of what life was like for Mrs. Puff outside of prison*)
Flashback
"This statement shows how technology has made communication more immediate and less dependent on face-to-face interaction."
Explain
The group of people the author is writing for.
Audience
The dove flew overhead, a silent sign of peace after the battle.
Symbolism