Character and Characterization
What is the definition of direct characterization?
The writer tells you what the charter is like. (For example the writer might say that the charter is "mean" or "tall")
Does this sentence contain irony, if so what kind, "Aisha wakes up late. She is so worried about being late for school that she calls her cousin for a ride. They arrive exactly on time, only to discover that school is closed for a holiday."
No Irony
What is the definition of context clues?
Context clues are clues to the meaning of a word. They are found in the text surrounding the word. Context clues may be words with the same meaning, or they may be descriptions or explanations.
What is the definition of main idea?
The central message, insight, or opinion in a work.
What is the definition of conjunctions?
A conjunction connects words or groups of words.
What is the definition of indirect characterization?
The writer gives you clues about the character. For example, the writer tells you what the character does and says and shows how other react to the character. Using these clues you form an idea of the character.
Does this sentence contain Irony, if so what kind. "William works hard at his job his boss never gives him a raise William decides he will not work so hard. A few months later, his boss 'good work, William. I am going to give you a raise.'"
no irony
Pat became very melancholy when she heard the bad news.
a. sad b. happy c. angry d.sick
a. sad
What is the definition of supporting details?
The pieces of evidence that a writer uses to prove the main idea. These details can include facts, statistics, quotations, or anecdotes.
What is the definition of coordinating conjunctions
Coordinating conjunctions connect words or groups of words that are similar: two or more verbs, two or more prepositional phrases, or even entire sentences.
What type of characterization is this sentience, "Evan has a good sense of humor."
Direct
What is verbal irony
A contrast between what a character says, an what he or she actually means.
Jim spread the strawberry preserves on his toast
a. butter b. jam c. chocolate d. shortcake
B. jam
What do you do when you connect and clarify main ideas?
You understand the links between information from related topics.
Fill in the blank: My brother ___ I share a room over the garage.
And
What type of characterization is this, "When Mai heard that Beth had been elected, she said, 'isn't that nice? I hope being president is good enough for little miss perfect'"
Indirect
What is situational irony
a contrast between what a reader or character expects and what actually happens.
Charles used a plane to even out the wooden boards.
a. a flying machine b. a flat surface c. a simple object
d. a tool for leveling wood
d. tool for leveling wood
When you read informational texts it is helpful to preview the text to find the.....
main idea
Fill in the blank: The movie about the civil war was long ___ extremely interesting.
But
What is a characters's motivation
The reason he or she takes a particular action. In creating believable characters, the writer must keep in mind the causes of their behavior, how the other characters are affected, and how this dynamic drives the story's plot.
What is dramatic irony
A contrast between what the reader knows and what at least one of the charters know.
Laura was mystified by the math problem. She could not figure out how to solve it.
a. interesting b. puzzled c. happy d. enthusiastic
b. puzzled
Restating the main ideas in your own words its also helpful to....
paraphrase the text after reading
Fill in the blank: The vegetable garden needs to be weeded ___ hoed.
And