Figurative Lang
This is used to compare two different things without using "like" or "as."
What is a metaphor?
These are written in italics and guide movement on the stage.
What are stage directions
Subject-verb argreement: The better of the two seats (has, have) been sold.
What is has?
This is the author's argument that serves the main point.
What is a claim?
A struggle between opposing sides
What is conflict?
What is the tone? "She delicately placed the cooing baby on a soft, freshly cleaned blanket."
1. soothing
2. annoyed
3. distrustful
4. tired
One person gives a speech, not necessarily alone on the stage
What is a monologue?
The words that can be used to combine an independent and a dependent clause.
What is For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So?
Proof to support your argument that is pulled from a text.
What is text evidence?
what the author wants you to learn; life lesson, universal truth
What is theme?
Authors use sensory language to help the reader make a picture in their head and use their senses to connect to the story.
What is imagery?
When a character shares their innermost thoughts alone on the stage.
What is a soliloquy?
Punctuate this sentence. "My favorite movies are all from Disney Aladdin, Mulan, Lion King, and Jungle Book.
What is "My favorite movies are all from Disney: Aladdin, Mulan, Lion King, and Jungle Book."
While both "I Have a Dream" and "Letter from Birmingham Jail" were written by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1963 to advocate for civil rights, they differ significantly in
What is audience, purpose, tone?
When the plot jumps around in time
What is nonlinear plot?
Aiden chose to replace the word "quietly spoke" with "whispered." This choice is an example of what?
What is diction?
A character speaks directly to the audience
What is an aside?
Pronoun form: She saw (him, he) and (me, I) hanging out.
What is him and I?
This single sentence is meant to guide any argumentative piece, providing an argument and evidence.
What is a thesis statement?
Characterization is understood through actions and dialogue. This tells us what?
What is motivations/why characters act a certain way?
A figure of speech when combining two opposing words like tiny giant or alone together.
What is an oxymoron?
This introduces a play by providing context, setting, and background info.
What is the prologue?
Fix this sentence. "I drive my car much less than I did 10 years ago: because I work at home now."
What is "ten years ago because"
The writer will address the opposing argument to show an understanding of their topic.
What is a counterargument?
clues provided by the author that allow us to predict what will happen later on
What is foreshadowing?