Theme
What is a theme?
An underlying message in the story
As silly as a clown
Simile
What is symbolism?
An object that has a deeper meaning
What is imagery?
A description of a scene of a story using the five senses.
DAILY DOUBLE: What was the theme of THE SCARLET IBIS?
Selfishness; Don't take things for granted (varies)
Faster than a speeding bullet
Metaphor
What is the tone in the sentence?: As for me I painted marigolds everywhere I went.
Hope
What does this image symbolize to the narrator in The Scarlet Ibis?
A burden he has to Doodle
What sense does this sentence use?: The banging of the thunder outside scared the dog.
Hearing
True or false? A thesis and a theme are the same thing?
False
A simile is...
A comparison using like or as
What is the tone of this sentence?: She paced up and down the hall in a rapid way.
Nervous or anxious
What is the symbolism of the color white?
Purity
What is the sense in this sentence using: She had a scent of sweet roses
Smell
What is the theme in most fairy tales and romance stories?
Love conquers all
A metaphor is...
A comparison NOT using like or as
What is the tone of this sentence?: They sat on the ground and watched the clouds peacefully.
Peaceful/Happy
DAILY DOUBLE: What is the symbolism of the marigolds in the story?
Hope (varies)
What sense is this sentence using?: She was a vision in a red dress
Sight
True or False: A thematic statement has to be put in a sentence?
True
Simile or Metaphor?: The rain in Spain was louder than a train.
Metaphor
What did the scarlet ibis symbolize?
Doodle's death
True or False this is a example of imagery: A salty tear ran across her lips.
True