Context Clues
In the sentence, "The abandoned house was eerie, filled with a haunting silence that sent chills down our spines", what does eerie mean?
strange, frightening, etc...
What are the main reasons an author writes? *Hint: think about PIE!
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
What type of figurative language compares two things using "like" or "as"?
Simile
its
What POV is this?
"I was walking to the park when I saw my friend."
1st
In a story, the author describes a character as "meticulous, checking every detail twice to ensure perfection." Based on the context, what does the word "meticulous" mean?
Careful, precise, etc...
If a passage is trying to convince you to buy a product, what is the author's purpose?
To persuade.
"The wind sang through the trees" What figurative device is used?
Personification
"She don't like chocolate."
Which word is incorrect?
don't
What POV is this?
"You are calm and you are getting sleepy."
2nd
After the principal's reprimand, Marcus felt contrite and apologized sincerely to his teacher."
Using context clues, what does "contrite" mean?
sorry or regretful
An article titled "The History of the Everglades" gives facts and dates about Florida's wetlands. What is the author's purpose?
To inform
What is it called when a word sounds like the noise it makes? (ex: buzz, sizzle...)
Onomatopoeia
"The dog chase the cat up the tree"
Which word is incorrect?
chase
What POV is this?
"They went to the beach today."
3rd
The landscape was barren, with no vegetation in sight. Just dry cracked earth stretching for miles."
What does "barren" mean?
empty or lifeless
A story describes an alien invasion with talking plants and magical robots. What is the author's main purpose?
To entertain
"Time is a thief that steals our moments" What figurative language is being used?
Metaphor
"The teachers talks to the students every day."
Which word is incorrect?
Talks
What POV is this?
"He went to his room and shouted 'I am never going out again!'"
3rd
In the sentence, "The volcano erupted, spewing molten lava, or melted rock, down the mountain." What context clue helps you understand "molten"?
melted rock
A brochure explains the benefits of recycling AND urges readers to sign up for a recycling program. What TWO purposes does the author have?
To inform and persuade
Give an example of a hyperbole
An extreme exaggeration (ex: I have a ton of homework).
"I don't have no homework tonight"
Which word is incorrect?
no
What is the difference between 3rd person and 3rd person omniscient POV?
3rd person- see thoughts & feelings of one character
3rd person omniscient- see thoughts & feelings of ALL characters (like a spooky ghost!)