Figurative Language
Give an example of a simile.
like the stars
What is the exposition?
opening of a story
What are the three author's purposes?
persuade, inform, entertain
What is compare versus contrast?
compare= similarities
contrast= differences
What is the most popular manufactured cookie internationally?
Oreo
Give an example of a hyperbole.
I'm buried in finals.
What is the resolution?
the ending of a story
Charles Dickens
Give an example of a cause then effect.
Eating too much chocolate can lead to weight gain, sleep deprivation, and heart disease.
Cookie Monster actually eats painted...
rice cakes
What is personification?
human characteristics to nonhuman
What is the inciting incident?
what starts the ball rolling in the story
What is word choice from an author?
the words an author specifically uses to create an image or deeper meaning, usually vernacular as well
What is a problem-solution?
When an article lists the problem, usually as a question and then explains the answer or how to solve it.
The most popular cookie in the U.S. is ______.
chocolate chip
What is an allusion?
referencing a culture, person, or story (like an Easter egg)
What is the climax?
the change or twist in the story
Who wrote Anthem?
Ayn Rand
What does a sequential technique look like?
chronological order, timeline, list, etc.
The British call cookies ______.
biscuits
What is vernacular?
specific word choices made for slang, or artistic effect
Give an example of an antagonist.
Vadar, Scrooge, society, etc.
What is tone set by an author?
the overall vibe or emotion (happy, sad, etc.)
Give an example of an informational text.
dictionary, encyclopedia, wikipedia, etc
The word “cookie” actually comes from the _____ word “koekje,” or little cake. The ______ settlers brought koekjes with them to the US colonies, integrating the word, along with the treat, to their new American life.
Dutch