Figurative Language
"Her voice was sweet as honey" is an example of this literary device
What is simile?
This common author's purpose aims to teach a lesson or moral
What is to inform/teach?
What is symbolism in literature?
What is objects, characters, or events that represent bigger ideas
This word means to try hard to achieve something
What is a thesis statement?
is like the main point or big idea of an essay. It’s one sentence that tells the reader what your essay is about and what you’re trying to prove or explain.
Define metaphor
What is a figure of speech that compares two non-similar things without using "like" or "as".
When an author writes to make readers laugh, they are writing to achieve this purpose
What is to entertain?
In literature, this round shining object in the night sky often represents hope or guidance
What is the moon?
This term describes a diverse group of misfits or a motley collection
What is Ragtag
The lesson or message the author is trying to convey
The stars danced through the night
The car smacked the wall
When authors write editorials or opinion pieces, they usually have this purpose in mind
What is to persuade?
This popular flower is frequently used to symbolize love and passion in literature
What is a rose
This word means unwilling or unable to believe something
What is incredulous?
Define "theme" in literature
he way an author feels about what they’re writing. It’s like the author’s attitude toward the subject or the reader.
What does the idiom "break the ice" mean?
What is To make people feel more comfortable in a new situation
In a poem describing a beautiful sunset, the author’s purpose is most likely
What is to entertain?
If a storm appears in a story before a major conflict, it most likely symbolizes:
What is Trouble or chaos?
This noun refers to allowing oneself to enjoy something pleasurable
What is indulgence?
When writing an essay, what is the purpose of a "hook" in the introduction paragraph?
To grab the reader's attention
Define Idiom
An idiom is a phrase or expression that doesn’t mean exactly what the words say but has a special meaning. It’s like a secret code that people just understand
What is the author’s purpose if an article argues that school lunches should be healthier?
What is to persuade?
Many stories use seasons as symbols. What might winter symbolize in a story?
death, sadness, or an ending,
This verb means to demand something forcefully
What is insist?
Name one learning target we covered this week?
I can identify symbolism
I can identify author's purpose
I can identify literary elements