Which of the following defines the word Infer/ making an inference.
A. Summarizing the passage
B. Drawing a conclusion based off of textual evidence and common sense
C. Breaking down information within a text
B. Drawing a conclusion based off of textual evidence and common sense.
100
Using language to stretch words beyond their literal meaning
Figurative language
100
A serious play or drama typically dealing with the problems of a central character, leading to an unhappy or disastrous ending. Ex: Romeo and Juliet
Tragedy
100
A person, place, object, or idea that is used to represent a deeper meaning or idea
Ex: The American flag or a white dove.
Symbolism
100
What is the first step in the writing process and what does that acronym stand for?
BAT- breaking down the prompt
Background, Advice, Topic
200
A scene that took place in the past (think memory) that is interjected to provide readers or viewers with background information.
Flashback
200
Two consecutive lines of poetry that rhyme...
Couplet
200
CONVERSATION BETWEEN CHARACTERS.
Dialogue
200
Words or phrases that appeal to one or more of the five senses. Sight, touch, sound, taste, and smell.
The cool spring breeze blew through my thick,black coily curls...
Imagery
200
When developing a clear thesis, what method must be used.
Brainstorm with a Bubble map
300
The author's attitude is the ___________ and the reader's emotional response is the ___________.
(Must fill in the blanks in order)
Tone and mood
300
A group of consecutive lines in a poem that form a single unit.
Stanza
300
Instructions written in a play that indicate actions, movements, and emotions an actor should be expressing throughout. Usually in brackets.
Ex:
[Sandra is looking at Tom. She is wearing a brown hat, and is holding Tom's hand. Both are conversing in a park.]
Sandra: Thanks for the wonderful surprise.
Tom: [smiles] It is because I love you darling.
Stage Directions
300
The central message or meaning that the author tries to convey in a piece of literature that relates to everyday life or human experiences.
Ex: Love conquers all
Theme
300
Name the 5 reading tips ...
Circle/Underline the title, underline the keywords in all questions,
jot notes/underline all important information in the text, analyze any figurative language, hashtag the text when answering questions.
400
The author gives clues about events to come later in the story.
Foreshadowing
400
RHYMING words that are at THE END of their respective lines. What we typically think of as a normal rhyme in a poem.
End Rhyme
400
Characters that contrast one another; it is used to highlight different personality traits.
Ex: Benvolio and Tybalt
Character foil
400
The action or sequence of events in a story. Usually contains 5 basic elements: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
Plot
400
2 mins. to Develop a 2 point thesis statement for one of the following prompts:
1. Write an essay explaining the positive effects of technology.
2. Write an essay explaining why it is important to laugh.
3. Write an essay explaining the positive effects of video games.
Varies
500
The sun smiled over the city on this hot & scorching summer day.
What two types of figurative language and one literary device is this an example of?
Imagery and Personification and alliteration
500
What figurative language terms does the following acronym represent?
H I M P S
HYPERBOLE, IMAGERY, METAPHOR, PERSONIFICATION, SIMILE
500
A term when a character expresses his or her inner thoughts to the audience and does not intend for other to listen.
Soliloquy
500
Name and define all types of irony.
Dramatic Irony- readers have knowledge of a detail that the characters involved do not.
Verbal Irony- Sarcasm, says the opposite of what is meant.
Situational- What actually happens is the least expected outcome.
500
Please recite the parts of an expository essay in order.
Intro: Hook, Connection, Thesis
Body: ABC
Body: ABC
Conclusion: Thesis, Final Thought