Figuritive Language
This is a comparison that uses the words "like" or "as"
Simile
Writing about objects, actions, and ideas in such a way that it appeals to our five physical senses
Imagery
At the beginning of the selection from Mom & Me & Mom, why is Maya frightened?
She does not want to meet her mother, who abandoned her
What is the most likely reaction a charitable person would have toward a person who has been rude to him or her?
A feeling of forgiveness
The most important ideas in a text
Central idea
A brief indirect REFERENCE to a person, place, thing, or idea
Allusion
Exaggerated statements not meant to be taken literally
Hyperbole
Why is Maya upset by Bailey’s reaction to meeting their mother?
She fears that he will ignore her because of his devotion to their mother.
Why would a twelve-year-old most likely to need supervision?
*Answers may vary*
What are the terms used for word choice and sentence structure
Diction and Syntax
The repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables
Alliteration
Representing a thing or idea as a person
Personification
If a person can correctly be called a philanthropist, what must be true?
The person must want to help people in need.
Somone who loves people
Philanthropist
Name 5 text features
Table of contents, Glossary, Headings, Bold words, Sidebars, Pictures and captions, Labeled diagrams, Annotation, Appendix, Chart, Footnote
An expression that cannot be understood from the meanings of its separate words but must be learned as a whole
Idiom
The forming of a word in imitation of a natural sound
Onomatopoeia
Maya begins to get to know her mother. What is the most important lesson Maya learns from her mother at this time?
She learns that being kind to other people can be very satisfying.
How does setting impact the plot of the passage?
The setting helps develop the main character, Maya. She gets use to the circumstances.
What are conversations enclosed in quotation marks?
What are words or phrases used to appeal to readers' five senses?
What is the term used for explanation?
Dialogue
Description
Exposition
The presentation of a thing with underemphasis especially in order to achieve a greater effect; an UNDERSTATEMENT
Meiosis
A word or phrase for one thing that is used to refer to another thing in order to show that they are similar
Toward the end of the selection from Mom & Me & Mom, why does Maya announce that she may go back to Arkansas with Momma?
She wants to hurt Bailey for his enthusiasm about being with their mother.
What two central ideas is found in this passage?
Showing kindness can be satisfying
Change can be difficult to process
What are the authors purposes of a memoir and television interview?
To tell about important aspects of a person's life
to share noteworthy person's experiences, knowledge, and insights