Poetry
Drama
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Vocabulary
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The author in a poem is called the . . .
Poet
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What is a playwright?
The author of a play; the person who writes the play.
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What do photographs and captions help the reader do?
Photographs and captions help the reader visualize.
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Confident means. . . .
To be very sure of oneself.
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The word reluctantly means. . .
Unwillingly; not really wanting to do something.
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Why would a poet repeat or italicize words?
To emphasize a part of the poem.
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What are props in a play?
Objects used on stage by actors during the performance.
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What do you NEVER NEVER use to determine the summary of an article?
Details!
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The prefix in the word unsure helps the reader know that the word means. . .
To NOT be sure of oneself.
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What does the word theme mean?
A main message or important idea the author is trying to get across.
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Another name for the poet can be. . .
The speaker
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A drama can have conflict. What is a conflict?
A problem.
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What information do you use to summarize an article?
Subtopics
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What does the word emphasize mean?
To stress something; something is important.
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What does curious mean?
Eager to learn or know something.
(hint: think Curious George)
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True or False? A speaker in poetry can change their feelings.
True
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A drama can have a resolution. What is a resolution?
A solution to the conflict/problem.
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A compare and contrast pattern can compare and describe the comparisons. True or False?
True! You can make a comparison and describe the comparison being made.
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The word anxiety means. . .
Distress or uneasiness; it usually is caused by a fear you have
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What does the word eager mean?
When you are excited or can't wait.
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After you read a poem, two VERY helpful things you can do BEFORE you answer questions are . . .
Number the lines and stanzas.
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What happens when plays are divided into two scenes?
The setting of the play changes.
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What is the purpose of presenting information in a box?
To provide the reader with more details.
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The word annoyed means. . .
To be irritated, disturbed or bothered by something.
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What does the word permanent mean?
Something that is constant and does not change.