Vocabulary
hopefulness, confidence. "Looking on the bright side of things"
What is: optimism
The "sentence" or group of words in a poem
Line
Usually in brackets or italics - tell the characters where to go/what to do/how to act
stage directions
Which is the signal word in this sentence
"Because I overslept, I was late for school."
Because
"Before I take my test I need to study."
Yes - After test
A problem
Dilemma
A group of lines in a poem
Stanza
the message of the story/drama/poem
Theme
What is the Signal Word in the following sentence?
"I have to save my money if I want a new video game."
If
I am sad because I spilled my Dr. Pepper this morning
No comma
Punctuation used to show excitement
!! exclamation point
when the same word/line is repeated to show emphasis/importance
Repetition
A person who writes a play
playwright
What is the signal word in the following sentence?
"We are reading our library books when we are finished with our work."
When
Because I spilled my Dr. Pepper this morning I am sad.
Yes, after morning.
deep love/affection for another
adoration
What does the author mean by the line "The TV was shot."?
The tv is broken
a conversation between characters
dialogue
What is the signal word in the following sentence?
"After I eat breakfast, I will brush my teeth."
After
If the "signal word" is in the middle of the sentence do you need a comma?
No
to communicate; to make known
Convey
1. What type of figurative language is the following line?
"Laughter is medicine"
2. Explain what this figurative language means.
Metaphor; laughter can heal/make you feel better
the feeling a writer creates with stage directions and/or wording in a drama/poem
Mood
True or False -
Complex sentences ALWAYS need a comma.
False
If the signal word is at the front of the sentence do you need a comma?
Bonus points - where does the comma go in the above sentence?
Yes!
After the word sentence