Figurative Language
"The thunder grumbled like an old man getting out of bed."
Personification
What can you infer about the weather in this scene?
“Jared walked into the room, soaked from head to toe and shivering. He stomped his boots and shook out his coat.”
It is raining outside
What is the author’s purpose in writing a recipe for chocolate chip cookies?
to inform
What is the noun in the sentence- "The dog jumped up."?
The dog
What is Ms. Berkenhoff's first name?
Molly
Explain how an author might use foreshadowing in a mystery story.
Many possible answer-Ms. B is judge
Why might a character refuse to talk to their best friend after lunch, even if the author doesn’t say exactly what happened?
They had an argument
How can you tell if a nonfiction article is meant to persuade rather than just inform?
They include words like "should" or "shouldn't", include information that supports only one side of an issue, etc.
What is the verb in the sentence "Sandy ran away with the chocolate pie."
ran
What is Ms. Berkenhoff's dog's name?
Stevie (Nicks)
"Her thoughts were a storm, loud and unpredictable."
Metaphor
Read this excerpt and explain what the narrator might be feeling and why:
“I watched her walk away without turning back. I didn’t stop her. I couldn’t.”
Many possible answers-Ms. B gets to decide :)
What is the author's purpose? “We’ve all seen the effects of pollution—trash in our parks, smog in the air, and fewer bees in our gardens. It’s time we take action. Call your city council today.”
To persuade
Which words in the following sentence are adjectives? "The brown dog went for a run with his small and active owner".
brown, small, active
Where did Ms. Berkenhoff fall and break her bones rock climbing?
Boulder Colorado
In a story, a broken mirror keeps appearing at key moments. What might this be a symbol for, and why?
Many possible answers-Ms. B is judge
You read a passage where a character throws away a family photo before moving out. The narrator never explains why. What can you infer, and what evidence supports your thinking?
Several possible answers-Ms. B will decide :)
How might an author’s purpose affect what they choose to include—or leave out—when writing about a historical event?
Many possible answers-Ms. B will judge!
Petal is to flower as leaf is to...
Tree
How old is Ms. Berkenhoff?
37
Choose one literary device (e.g. irony, symbolism, personification) and explain how an author could use it to reinforce a theme about growing up.
Many possible answers
How can authors use what a character does not say or do to help readers make inferences about their true feelings or motivations?
By interpreting their actions and other behavior (several possible answers).
Why might an author blend multiple purposes (to inform, persuade, and entertain) in a single piece? Provide an example.
Several possible answers-Ms. B will judge!
This word is an antonym of the word brightness
darkness
What city and state is Ms. Berkenhoff from?
Austin, Texas.