Identifying PIE
What is the purpose of a text that tells a fictional story about a talking dog who solves mysteries?
Entertain
The Mood of a story is the feeling the reader gets, while the Tone is the author's __________.
Feelings
Is the word "courage" a Topic or a Theme?
Topic
What literary device is used when an author writes, "The baby was as loud as a siren"?
simile
What does each letter stand for?
Restate
Answer
Cite evidence
Explain
What is the purpose often used by an author who writes a letter to the editor asking for a new traffic light?
Persuade
An author uses words like "despair," "shadowy," and "cold" to make the reader feel sad or tense. This feeling the author creates is called the __________.
Mood
A Theme must be expressed as a complete __________.
sentence
What device is being used when a writer gives human qualities or actions to non-human things, such as "The wind whispered through the trees"?
personification
How can you start your sentence when you cite evidence?
For example,
The passage states,
I know this because
According to the text,
What is the purpose of an instruction manual that explains how to set up a new gaming console?
Inform
Identify the Tone used in this statement: "Oh, great, another three hours of homework. That's exactly what I wanted."
Sarcastic
Dramatic
Annoyed
Identify the Theme in this statement: "The story of two sisters focuses on the bond between family."
The importance of family/friends.
Stay close to those you love.
The sentence "My backpack weighs a ton!" is an example of this extreme exaggeration used for effect.
Hyperbole
Your teacher should always see two of these when citing text evidence.
Quotation marks
What does the letter 'P' stand for in the common acronym P.I.E. when discussing author's purpose?
Persuade
The author's use of words like "serene," "sun-drenched," and "breeze"—primarily works to establish this type of mood
calm
peaceful
Identify the theme in this story: A young girl does not make the basketball team, but she continues to practice anyway.
Never give up on your dreams.
Keep trying even if you fail.
Identify the figurative language in this statement: "The classroom was a zoo"
Metaphor
Restating the question mean turning the _________ into a __________.
question; statement/complete sentence
Which purpose is most likely to use facts, dates, and non-fiction details without trying to change the reader's mind?
Inform
If a narrator describes a heroic rescue with a fast pace and words like "fearless," "courageous," and "triumph," is the author's Tone likely to be Critical or Admiring?
Admiring
Identify the theme in this story: A boy's grandmother passes away, and he didn't get the chance to say goodbye.
Always appreciate those around you.
Make time for those you love.
While both use comparison, a Simile is different from a Metaphor because a Simile uses these two specific words.
"like" or "as"
What format should you use when writing your explanation?
This shows that __________ because_________.