Literary Elements
It explains what the text is mostly about
central / main idea
The coolness of the night
Refreshed my skin
The stars shine so bright
Causes me to grin
Rhyme
The comparison of things using the words "like" or "as"
simile
identifying a problem and how to fix it
problem / solution
What is the acronym for our writing strategy?
R.A.C.E.
All of the events that make up the story
plot
A group of lines in a poem
stanza
The comparison of things NOT using the words "like" or "as"
metaphor
Looking at how things are alike and how they are different
compare / contrast
How many pieces of textual evidence should you include in your written response?
at least 2
The problem or issue in the story
conflict
When a word or phrase is repeated
repetition
Giving human traits or qualities to an object or thing
personification
What does it mean to restate the question?
Make the question a statement not a question
Put the question in your own words
theme
The ____ in a poem is the poet themselves or the character that they created
voice / speaker
an exaggerated statement or claim, not to be taken literally
hyperbole
First, then, next, after, lastly
sequence / chronology
What is textual evidence?
The information that helps support your answer
Information from the text that provides specifics or detail to your answer
Proof that your answer is correct
Who is telling or narrating the story.. you would say the story is from their ______.
point of view
After the long run, he collapsed in the grass with tired and burning muscles. The grass tickled his skin and sweat cooled on his brow
imagery
Using words or images to convey a thought, feeling, emotion, or idea
symbolism
Details, characteristics, examples provided in the text
description
What does R.A.C.E stand for?
R - Restate the question
A - Answer the question
C - Cite text evidence
E - Explain your answer