Active Voice and
Passive Voice
Passive Voice
What is the difference between active voice and passive voice?
Active voice: The person (subject) does the action (verb)
Passive voice: The person (subject) has the action (verb) done to them
What is nonliteral language?
Words that mean something different than what they say, also known as "figurative language"
What is multiple perspectives/point of view? Provide 1 example.
Showing the same events through different characters' points of view
What is a flashback in a story?
A scene that takes the story back to past events/back in time
In active voice, what is true...
a) the sentence usually tells you who IS DOING something OR
b) the sentence tells you what HAPPENED to something, and might not say who did it
a) the sentence usually tells you who IS DOING something
What is a simile?
Comparison, uses "like" or "as" to compare two things
Example: ___ is as ___ as a ____
What is a text/book with a "unique structure?"
A book that uses a different set up or format.
Examples: verses, is out of order, chapter names, diary entries, letters in the text
What is foreshadowing?
When an author gives hints or clues about events that will happen later in the story
Examples: A stormy weather scene before a big storm, a character losing their lucky charm before a bad day
In passive voice, what is true...
a) the sentence usually tells you who IS DOING something OR
b) the sentence tells you what HAPPENED to something, and might not say who did it
b) the sentence tells you what HAPPENED to something, and might not say who did it
What is a metaphor?
Strong comparison, uses "is" or "are"
Example: Dad "is" a bear when he's mad, these chairs "are" fluffy pillows
What is "dialogue" in a text or book?
A conversation between two or more people that uses quotation marks for what they say
Example: Ms. Venditto said, "I hope I get to the ice cream store today" Mrs. Dielman replied, "Me too!"
What is allusion?
Allusion is a little secret code where the author speaks about a famous person from history or event without directly pointing it out.
Example: saying someone is a "Hercules" because they are strong, saying someone is an "Oscar the grouch" because they are crabby
Change this sentence to active voice:
The homerun was thrown by the pitcher.
The pitcher threw the homerun.
giving an animal or an object human characteristics
Example: The wind yells when it blows, The stars danced in the sky
What is a central idea or theme in a book?
The big important message or idea the author wants you to understand in the story
What is sarcasm? Why is it used?
sayingg the exact opposite of what you really want to say, tone of voice is exaggerated too
used to show emotion: feeling annoyed, into nsult someone, or to be funny
Change this sentence passive voice. *Remember to use the word "by" after the doer of the action.
The pitcher threw the homerun.
The homerun was thrown by the pitcher.
What is onomatopoeia?
A word that describes a sound made by a person, place, or thing
Examples: "Pow!" the fireworks exploded, "creek creek" goes the old rocking chair
What is the definition of a plot twist?
A surprising change in a story- where something happens that you didn't expect
What is symbolism???
When an author uses a person, place, or thing to represent a bigger idea
Example: In Harry Potter, Harry's scar is a symbol of his parent's love and sacrifice.
Example: A broken mirror can be a symbol of bad luck.