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
What is a rhetorical question?
A question that is not supposed to answered; instead, it is used for some kind of effect.
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
Building credibility with the audience
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
What rhetorical device is being used in the following passage:
"We shall fight on the beaches. We shall fight in the fields. We shall fight to the bitter end!"
What is a central idea from Trapped?
The San Jose mine was unsafe / The miners received support from people around the world / etc.
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.
Which rhetorical appeal would be best if the speaker wanted to convince a group of wealthy investors to invest in a startup? Briefly explain.
Logos because they want to see the value of the startup, meaning they want to hear about numbers and marketing strategies.
What are two themes from Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie?
Helping others is the best way to be happy / 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.
Neutral / Negative / 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.
This rhetorical device is used in the following:
"Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country."
Chiasmus
What are two possible ways that authors develop central ideas or themes?
Dialogue / Narration / Figurative Language / Facts / Statistics