Figurative Language
a comparison between two unlike things that does not use the terms like or as
What is metaphor?
texts that have no opinion and ONLY give facts or unbiased information.
What is informational/expository?
If reading a question, and the word "add" is present, what higher level word could it be replaced with that I often see?
What is contribute?
Before I submit my test, I need to make sure that I have __________ _______ __________.
What is answer all questions?
a comparison between two things that does uses the word like or as
What is a simile?
states an author's position about a topic and tries to get readers to agree with it.
What is argument?
While reading a text, I can _________ ________ _______ to track my comprehension.
What is annotate/chunk the passage?
words that are different from their literal, or usual, meaning.
What is figurative language?
struggle that the main character tries to overcome
What is conflict?
an author persuades his audience by telling a story of kids being bullied.
What is pathos?
"Petrified, Jill could only stare as the animal galloped closer and closer."
What does the word "petrified" mean?
What is paralyzed with fear/terrified/horrified?
When I do not know the meaning of a word, I should use ___________ ____________ to help me determine the meaning.
What is context clues?
the series of episodes, or events, that make up the story
What is plot?
to provide evidence, backing, or proof that something is accurate/true.
What is support?
a conclusion based on what you already know and the text evidence
What is an inference?
when I know for certain that a particular answer choice is not the right answer, I get rid of it.
What is process of elimination/slash the trash?
the feeling suggested by a word or phrase.
What is connotative meaning?
written or spoken language used to persuade an audience.
What is rhetoric?
To take a deeper look into the text.
What is analyze?
If I do not know the answer to a question, I need to ________ it and come back to it at the end.
What is answer then flag?