Figurative Language
A comparison between two unlike things that uses the terms "like or as."
What is a simile?
Which theme best fits chapter 1 and chapter 7?
Being in an unknown situation can be scary.
Informational Text example
What is a menu, magazine, article, newspaper, brochure, pamphlet, etc?
Which keyword from Chapter 7 lets Jonas know he was skipped during the assignments?
"Twenty"
States a problem and suggests one or more solutions.
Problem and Solution
A comparison between two unlike things that does not use the words "like or as."
What is a metaphor?
Which sentence from chapter 1 support the answer in part one?
A
The author's argument/statement they believe to be true.
What is a claim?
What is the central idea of chapter 7?
Jonas is nervous during the Assignment Ceremony
Compares two or more people, things, ideas, or events to tell how they are similar and different.
compare and contrast
Paints a picture in the reader's mind.
Imagery
What is the mood in both chapters?
Afraid of the unknown
The author’s attitude toward a topic or subject.
Tone
Read the Paragraph from Chapter 7
What does the word serenely suggest about Fiona in Chapter 7?
She is a calm person.
Relates two or more events by examining what happened and why.
Cause and Effect
Giving human qualities to non-human things.
What is personification?
Which conclusion about Jonas is supported by Chapter 1 and Chapter 7?
He handles difficult situations calmly.
Hints before and after a word used to determine word meaning.
What are context clues?
Which sentence from chapter 7 best illustrates that Jonas is nervous about the assignment ceremony?
"He took a deep breath and smoothed his hair with his hand."
Organizes details in time order; may include dates, times, or numbered sequences.
Chronological Order/ Sequential Order
"This test is going to kill me."
What is an example of a hyperbole?
The plot order of a story (5 parts).
What is the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution?
Cause to feel/show prejudice for or against someone or something
Or to show favoritism
Bias
Another word for beginning or start of a story/text
What is exposition?
The author's reason for writing a piece:to inform, entertain, or persuade.
The Author's Purpose