Figurative Language
Author's Purpose
Literary Terms
Strategies
CONTEXT CLUES
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TWO PARTS: 1. buzz, whoosh!, beep! beep! 2. It's raining cats and dogs. or Put the pedal to the metal. or He got away with murder.
What is onomatopoeia? What is an idiom?
100
Advertisements such as: Walmart shoppers, buy two for the price of one!
What is persuade?
100
Stories passed down by word of mouth from generation to generation.
What is a folk tale?
100
Like, similarly, not unlike, in the same way, also, furthermore are "clue" words which show this?
What are words that show a comparison?
100
Doing well on tests is CONTINGENT upon having a positive attitude and working hard. a) hard work b) dependent c) positive attitude d) contrasted
What is dependent?
200
John laughs like a hyena!
What is a simile?
200
Two Parts: 1. When an author writes a poem, a novel, a short story, he/she is most likely writing to _________?
What is entertain?
200
Central or dominating idea of a piece of writing.
What is theme?
200
Unlike, different from, on the other hand, are "clue" words that show what?
What are words that show a contrast?
200
Getting a good night's sleep and eating well would be an EFFICACIOUS thing to do in preparing for a test. a) ill-advised b) strong c) healthy and effective d) unhealthy
What healthy and effective?
300
Sponge Bob said, "Hey there, Kylia!" or The willow tree whispered, "Sleep well, my prince." or Charlotte spells a word in her web.
What is personification?
300
Two Parts: 1. This is the emotional feeling the reader gets from the author's choice of words.
What is mood?
300
Part 1: The literal dictionary meaning of a word. Part 2: Ideas and feelings associated with a word.
What is denotation? What is connotation?
300
Part 1: This is a graphic organizer which has two circles that intersect to show similarities and differences.
What is a Venn Diagram?
300
The employee received REMUNERATION for doing the extra work requested by her boss. a) demerit b) money c) scolding d) additional work
What is money?
400
My love is a red, red rose. or He's no prince, he's a pig!
What is a metaphor?
400
Two Parts: 1. Written from the author's perspective is called the author's ______________? 2. T/F: A personal narrative is a story where the author uses the pronouns: I, we, ours, us.....
What is the author's point of view? What is true?
400
The reasons for a characters behavior
What is character motivation?
400
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!! HOW MUCH DO YOU WANT TO WAGER? At the end of Tangerine, Paul states, "The scent of a golden dawn." Identify the literary term and what significance of this line for the ending of the book.
What is a symbol? The reference indicates that Paul is embarking on a new phase of his life...he can smell it, but it has not completely come to fruition.
400
The student replied with a FACETIOUS remark that was not appreciated by the teacher. a) thoughtful b) quick c) inappropriate and flippant d) sincere
What is inappropriate and flippant?
500
I'm so hungry I could eat a horse! or I've done this a million times already!
What is a hyperbole?
500
Two Parts: 1. This is the author's attitude toward his subject. 2. Example: "She's a spoiled little brat who doesn't appreciate anything her mother has done for her. She needs a reality check." What is the attitude towards the girl?
What is tone? The tone is negative - scolding, disgusted
500
Two Part Question: The method a writer uses to create and develop characters. List the four ways.
What is character development? A. a writer may describe a character's physical appearance; B. the speech, thoughts, feelings, or actions of a character C the speech, thoughts, feelings or actions of other characters; the narrator may make direct comments about the character
500
Two Parts: 1. Using your past experience and knowledge and applying it to what an author writes is called making an "educated guess" or this. EXAMPLE: 2. "As the music started, she took a deep breath, swallowed hard, and slowly walked to her mark in front of the footlights." What's happening?
What is an inference? She's auditioning or performing.
500
While taking a test may be ARDUOUS for some students, for those who believe they can do well, a test can be a breeze. a) easy b) breezy c) difficult and hard d) artful
What is difficult and hard?
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