Poetic Elements
What type of figurative language compares two unlike things using the words like or as?
A simile.
What is the theme of a text?
The message or lesson the author wants to convey.
What is the main purpose of an argumentative text?
To persuade the reader to accept a specific point of view or take action.
What text structure shows how two or more things are alike and different?
Compare and contrast.
If someone is described as groggy, how do they likely feel?
Sleepy or tired.
What is the purpose of imagery in a poem?
To create a vivid picture in the reader’s mind using descriptive language.
A poem says: “Life is a road, twisting and unknown.” What possible theme does this suggest?
Life is unpredictable, and the journey is full of unknowns.
What type of evidence is this: “According to a study by the CDC, teens need 8–10 hours of sleep”?
Factual or statistical evidence.
What structure is used when an author explains events in time order?
Chronological or sequence.
What does indispensable mean in the sentence “He was indispensable to the mission”?
Absolutely necessary or essential.
Which line shows a metaphor?
A. "The sun smiled down on us"
B. "The wind was strong"
C. "The flowers grew quickly"
D. "He ran fast"
A. "The sun smiled down on us."
If a poem uses words like “hope,” “bright,” and “silver lining,” what is the tone?
Optimistic or hopeful.
Which sentence supports the claim “Schools should start later”?
A. “Some students enjoy waking up early.”
B. “Teens have natural sleep patterns that make early mornings difficult.”
B. “Teens have natural sleep patterns that make early mornings difficult.”
What structure is used in the following paragraph?
“Many students are distracted during the day. One way to help is to limit phone use in class.”
Problem and solution
In the sentence “The war was raging across the globe,” what does raging mean?
Happening with great intensity or violence.
What emotion or attitude is expressed in the line: “I walk through thunder, but still I rise”?
Determination or perseverance.
Which sentence best supports the theme “family is more important than money”?
A. “He counted the gold eagerly.”
B. “She left the treasure behind to find her sister.”
C. “The diamonds sparkled in the light.”
D. “He wanted more.”
B. “She left the treasure behind to find her sister.”
Why would an author include a counterclaim in an argumentative article?
To show they’ve considered the other side and to strengthen their own argument by refuting it.
What structure is used to explain why something happened and what happened as a result?
Cause and effect.
What is the meaning of legacy in this sentence: “Her legacy lived on in the people she inspired”?
The lasting impact or memory someone leaves behind.
What poetic device is used in the sentence: “Boom! went the day as it started”?
What poetic device is used in the sentence: “Boom! went the day as it started”?
How can an author create a hopeful tone in their writing?
By using positive word choice, uplifting imagery, and encouraging ideas.
If an article says “students need more sleep,” what would be a good counterclaim?
“Starting school later would interfere with after-school jobs and sports.”
If a text describes events from World War II in the order they happened, what structure is it using?
Chronological order.
What strategy can you use to figure out the meaning of an unfamiliar word in a sentence?
Use context clues like examples, definitions, or comparisons within the sentence.