Figurative Language
What type of figurative language is this? “The wind whispered through the trees.”
Personification.
What does it mean to “cite text evidence”?
To use quotes or details from the text to support your answer.
What are the 3 main purposes an author might have for writing?
To persuade, inform, or entertain.
What is the difference between theme and main idea?
Theme is the lesson or message; main idea is what the text is mostly about.
What do we call the main character in a story?
Protagonist.
What do you call a comparison using "like" or "as"?
Simile.
What is an inference?
An educated guess based on clues from the text and background knowledge.
If a text gives facts and details about volcanoes, what is the author’s purpose?
To inform.
True or False: A theme can usually be stated in one word.
False — a theme is usually a full sentence or message.
What is the term for the struggle between characters or forces in a story?
Conflict
Identify the figurative language: “Boom! The thunder shook the house.”
Onomatopoeia.
Read this sentence: “His hands trembled as he picked up the phone.” What can you infer?
He is nervous or scared.
A narrator uses "I" and tells their own thoughts. What point of view is this?
First person.
How is a theme different from a topic?
A topic is a subject (like “friendship”); a theme is what the author says about that topic (like “true friends stick by you”).
What do we call hints about what will happen later in a story?
Foreshadowing.
What is the effect of using hyperbole in a story or poem?
It exaggerates to create humor, drama, or strong emotion.
How do you support an inference with strong text evidence?
By using specific details or quotes that clearly connect to your conclusion.
What is the author’s purpose in a persuasive article?
To convince the reader of something.
A story follows a character who lies to get what they want, but eventually loses everything. What’s a possible theme?
“Honesty is the best policy” or “Lies can have serious consequences”
What’s the difference between tone and mood?
Tone is the author’s attitude; mood is the feeling the reader gets.
BONUS/TIE-BREAKER:What point of view is “The Tell-Tale Heart” told from?
First Person