Poetry Elements
Author's Purpose and Point of View
A little bit of everything
Bias and Propaganda
Whatever I felt like
100
Susie sells silly string by the soda stand is an example of
What is alliteration?
100
Writing used primarily to entertain readers with a story. It can be true or made up.
What is Narrative?
100
I find it hard to believe that you didn't apply yourself to doing better. It's nonsense to think this is the best grade you can make. Nonsense means
What is without sense?
100
All of the neighbors have put up such beautiful Christmas lights this year; let's decorate our lawn this weekend. This is an example of this type of propaganda
What is bandwagon?
100
Mrs. Burke's maiden name (name before marriage)
What is Duczkowski?
200
"he knew what move he had to make/like masters do in chess" is a simile comparing
What is the man to a master in chess?
200
The day after May didn’t come to us, Ob didn’t get out of bed. He didn’t get me up either, and from a bad dream I woke with a start, knowing things were wrong, knowing that I had missed something vitally important. Among these, of course, was the school bus. It was Monday, and OB should have called me out of bed at five-thirty, but he didn’t, and when I finally woke at seven o’clock, it was too late to set the day straight. This is written in this point of view.
What is First Person?
200
Tom sat behind the window and sadly watched the world passing by. You can infer that Tom's character is
What is depressed? or passive?
200
"Drinking Powerade keeps me hydrated and full of energy" - Kobe Bryant. This is an example of what type of propaganda?
What is testimonial?
200
The gender of Mrs. Burke's unborn child
What is she doesn't know?
300
Their dog is so ugly they have to pay people to pet it. This is an example of a
What is hyperbole?
300
While still a teenager, Lee met and began to train with some of the best divers in the country, among them several former Olympians. One former champion – Farid Simaika the Egyptian 1928 silver medalist who had moved to this country—gave Lee a piece of advice that he took to heart. He told the young diver that he might encounter prejudice in competition because he was of Korean descent. Simaika told Lee he would simply have to work twice as hard as other athletes. “You’ve go to be so much better that they have to give you the medal,” Simaika said. THis is written in what point of view?
What is third person omniscient?
300
At the ball, all the couples danced to classical music. In this sentence "ball" means
What is a social dance?
300
Do you prefer the newest edition of the Air Maxes or the older version? Is this question biased? if Yes, how can it be changed so that it is not biased?
What is yes? The words newest edition and older version can be removed from the question.
300
The name of Mrs. Burke's child
What is Blake?
400
Twisted, knotted, the old tree scowls and hunched under its own weight. Its barren branches curl and gnarl, clawing angrily at the midnight sky. Describe how the poet wants the reader to feel about tree.
What is unkind or hateful?
400
Tomatoes were once considered poisonous. Some brave people finally took a bite of a tomato, and they survived. Now, we use tomatoes in our salads and sandwiches. Do you ever use tomato sauce or ketchup? These products are made of tomatoes. If it weren't for these brave individuals, you might not be able to enjoy ketchup with your french-fries. What is the author's purpose?
What is TO INFORM?
400
"My frail, thin mother spent her days bent over in the fields and her nights bent over a Bible." What kind of person is the mother?
What is Religious?
400
Boys are better at sports than girls are. This is an example of
What is a stereotype?
400
The name of the man Mrs. Burke is married to.
What is Freddie, Fred, or Frederick? No, Mr. Burke is not an acceptable answer!!! hahahah
500
Pluto plays leapfrog with Neptune while they race around the sun. This is an example of
What is personification?
500
This was Kathy's first baby-sitting job. She was so excited, but she was really nervous. Kathy's parents made her attend a baby-sitting workshop before she could baby-sit her neighbor's five-year-old son, Matthew. Kathy knew this was a lot of responsibility, but she thought she was ready. Kathy marched confidently to Matthew's house and waved goodbye to Matthew's parents. It seemed as soon as his parents left, Matthew fell and hit his chin on the coffee table. Without panicking, she remembered what she learned in her baby-sitting class and applied first aid.The author wanted to show that
What is Kathy was ready to babysit.
500
King Midas wants more and more gold and is finally granted his wish: Everything he touches will turn to gold. The Midas touch! He is ecstatic, as even the flowers become gold under his powerful touch. Unfortunately, when King Midas touches his daughter, she turns into a gold statue, and it is at that moment he realizes that all the gold in the world does not compare to his daughter or her love. WHat is the theme?
What is "be careful what you wish for?"
500
A picture on the TV shows a malnuorished child with the caption, "Every child deserves to eat. You can help by donating $.50 per day." This is an example of
What is emotional appeal?
500
The name of the school Mrs. Burke taught at before she came to George Washington.
What is Drexel Hill Middle School?
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