Vocabulary
The prefix "pre" means before. What might the word prehistorical mean?
Ex. "The clay pot seemed to be from prehistorical times"
Happening before history.
These are the "paragraphs" of poetry.
Stanzas
"She was like a rose in summer" is an example of ________
Simile
The setting of a story is usually described as the ______ and _________.
Time and Place
What is the definition of Central Idea? Hint: it's more complex than "a message"
A specific idea gained from reading a text.
The root word "hydro" means water. The root word "meter" means measure.
Therefore, what does the word "hydrometer" mean, as in "the farmer checked the hydrometer"
AABB or ABAB are examples of this.
Rhyme Scheme
"He was faster than a bullet" is an example of _________.
Hyperbole
What mood is created by a dark, empty house in the middle of the night?
Scary / Suspenseful / Horror / Etc.
What is the definition of theme and provide one example.
A universal message from a story that can be applied to numerous other stories. For example, "friendship can help us through tough times"
"The doctor assured Lucy that after the surgery, the scarring would be nearly imperceptible."
This is often included in poetry and is when the author name-drops someone or something famous without stopping to explain.
Ex. It was a Garden of Eden.
Allusion
If an author wanted to describe a lively forest, they may consider using imagery and _________.
personification
Setting often affects characters actions. If two enemies are forced to be together in a confined space, how might that affect their actions?
Ex. Two enemies are forced to share a jail cell for a year.
They could bond / They could gain understanding of each other
What is a theme from Ghost?
You cannot outrun your past / Friends can help us resolve past trauma.
Guess the meaning of the underlined word below using context.
The teacher applauded James for his astute observations of the artwork. No other student pointed out that the artist had hidden a secret portrait of herself in the clouds
Smart / Excellent
This specific type of poem contains 14 lines and some kind of rhyme scheme. Shakespeare created 100s of them.
Sonnet
How does the following figurative language affect the tone of the text:
The soldier, battling fear, rose to his feet and thrust the tattered flag in the air. His voice sounded like a resounding trumpet as he shouted, "To victory!" The soldiers around him joined his war cry and ran into the breach.
It creates an inspiring tone.
How did the setting of The Giver's office affect the plot of The Giver.
It exposes Jonas to the truth of the old world, thus causing him to question and eventually leave the community.
What are two themes from The Red Umbrella?
New experiences are difficult / Family helps us through tough times
List the connotations for each of the underlined words:
The astronomer remarked that the asteroid was on a possible collision course with Earth, causing pandemonium in the papers. However, some rejoiced at the news and scheduled End-of-the-World festivities. Later, the scientist assuaged the worried public by telling them that the asteroid would in fact not collide with earth.
Neutral / Negative / Positive / Positive
This type of poem is created by repeating lines throughout the poem and then using a line from each stanza in the final stanza.
Villanelle
It can affect the tone and mood of the text.
It can reveal emotional depth that literal language cannot.
It can create an interesting comparison between the literal situation and the figurative example.
Which setting from The Red Umbrella created both conflict and friendship among characters.
The school bus
What are two possible ways that authors develop central ideas or themes?
Dialogue / Narration / Figurative Language / Facts / Statistics