Definitions
What is a fact?
A statement that is held universally true
Imagery, metaphor, simile
Two different words that mean generally the same thing. Happy/Joyful, mad/angry, sad/down, purple/violet
When Mrs. A would show a movie/video in class, what are the top 3 things she would ask of her students?
1. Sit Back
2. Relax
3. BE QUIET
Define the word opinion.
Someone's personal thoughts on a subject, not universally held to be true.
What is a theme? What is an example of a theme?
The message or overall meaning behind a piece of writing. "The circle of life" "You get what you pay for" "Coming of age" "Don't lie", etc.
What are antonyms and what are some examples of them?
Antonyms are words that mean the opposite. Happy/sad, hope/dread, full/empty
Fill in the blanks. "When taking your final exam, you should not be on your ______. You should not ____ or ____. You will get a _____ if you do these things."
1. phones
2. talk
3. cheat
4. ZERO
Define simile AND metaphor
Simile: a comparison using like or as
Metaphor: A comparison without using like or as
Is this a good summary of the movie Encanto? Why or why not? "A lovely family lived in a small town. They learned many lessons. There was magic."
No, it does not include the most important details.
What is another way to say the root of a word?
The origin of a word / the main part of what the word is derived from. Examples include the ego, act, terra, astro, bio, etc.
How many units of vocab did we study this year? Will there be vocab on your final exam?
12, NOPE
What is hyperbole?
An exaggeration in literature
What are some synonyms of the phrase "main idea"?
Key idea or point, central idea.
What is tone?
Something that conveys emotion, the mood of the story. Examples include, ominous, hopeful, humorous
Mrs. A's favorite color and least favorite color?
Green & Orange
What is an idiom? What is an example of one?
A common phrase with words that do not mean what they should by definition. "Cat's got your tongue" "It's raining cats and dogs" "Butterflies in your stomach"
What is "the author's POV"?
The point of view is how the author feels about a subject.
What are prefixes and suffixes?
The prefix comes before the root word and the suffix comes after. Extraterrestrial, autobiographical
What states has Mrs. A lived in? You must get them all!
Pennsylvania, Texas, California, and Indiana. :)