Vocabulary
What does the word ecstatic mean?
It means very happy or excited.
What is first-person perspective?
A story told using "I," "me," and "my."
What is theme?
The lesson a reader learns from a story.
"The clouds danced across the sky."
What is personification?
Rewrite "I was scared."
My hands shook as I slowly opened the dark basement door.
What does the word incessantly mean?
It means happening over and over without stopping.
Why does an author's perspective matter?
It affects how events are described and how the author feels about them.
What is the central idea?
The main topic, or what a text is mostly about.
"My backpack weighs a ton."
What is hyperbole
Which sentence shows, not tells?
A. I was excited. B. I jumped up and down when my name was called.
B
What does the word discernible mean?
This word means able to be noticed or understood.
What is perspective?
The way a person thinks, feels, or views an experience.
What is "Hard work pays off"?
A student practices every day and finally makes the basketball team.
"The classroom was a zoo."
What is metaphor?
What is "show, not tell"?
Using actions, dialogue, thoughts, and details instead of simply naming emotions.
What does the word realization mean?
This word means a sudden understanding of something.
Michael Massimino's perspective toward becoming an astronaut can best be described as _______.
Determined/persistent.
What is "Friendship is important"?
Friends help one another through difficult times.
"Her smile was as bright as the sun."
What is simile?
Why do authors use show, not tell?
To help readers experience the character's feelings.
What does the word curvature mean?
This word means a bend or curve.
How can a reader determine a character's perspective?
Through the character's words, actions, thoughts, and feelings.
What is the difference between theme and central idea?
Central idea is what the text is about; theme is the lesson learned.
Why do authors use figurative language?
To create vivid images and help readers understand ideas and emotions.
Give one way an author can show emotion.
Actions, dialogue, body language, thoughts, or sensory details.