Poetry
How many times, at a minimum, should you read a poem?
3 times
- read title, look at pictures and/or structure, followed by a cold read
- use context clues or look up unknown words, look for figurative language and think about what it might mean
- read aloud as written
I didn’t want to study, but I had to bite the bullet and get it done.
What type of figurative language is this?
What does it mean?
Idiom
It means to do something difficult or unpleasant that you’ve been avoiding.
What are 4 text structures we discussed in class?
Cause and Effect
Chronological Order
Problem Solution
Compare and Contrast
The scientist was meticulous, meaning she was extremely careful and paid attention to every small detail when recording her results.
Unfamiliar word: meticulous
Meaning: ______________________________
Strategy: ______________________________
Definition: careful and with attention
Strategy: definition
What is a subject and predicate?
The subject is who or what and the predicate is what they are doing.
Descriptive language that helps create a picture in your mind.
Example: The warm, golden sand burned my feet.
Imagery
“The restless wind whispered through the empty streets, begging the forgotten houses to remember the lives they once held.”
The wind is given human qualities—it can whisper, beg, and remember. Wind cannot actually do these things, but the author uses personification to create a lonely, haunting mood.
PERSONIFICATION
When Marcus walked into the classroom and saw the huge pile of homework, he whispered, “This is going to be my Mount Everest.”
This is an example of _____________
allusion
Unlike his timid brother, who was nervous about speaking in front of the class, Marcus confidently volunteered to give the presentation.
Unfamiliar word: timid
Meaning: ______________________________
Strategy: ______________________________
Meaning: being shy, nervous, or easily frightened because you lack confidence
Strategy: Comparison
What is a compound sentence?
A compound sentence is a sentence that has two or more independent clauses
Example: I wanted to go outside, but it started raining.
The voice talking in the poem (not always the author!)
Speaker
“After the argument, an uncomfortable peace settled between them.”
What type of figurative language is this?
An oxymoron combines words or ideas that seem to contradict each other.
The phrase suggests that although the argument is over, the situation still feels tense and uneasy.
To _________ means to give an advance hint, sign, or warning of an event that will happen later
Foreshadow
The old, dilapidated house looked completely different from the newly built homes nearby; its broken windows, peeling paint, and damaged roof made it look abandoned.
Unfamiliar word: dilapidated
Meaning: ______________________________
Strategy: ______________________________
Meaning: something old, broken down, and in very poor condition because of age, wear, or neglect.
Strategy: Contrast
What is a complex sentence?
One independent clause (a complete thought)
At least one dependent clause (an incomplete thought that cannot stand alone)
Repeating words or phrases for effect is called _____
Repetition
When the test was handed out, my brain turned into a fog, and I couldn’t think clearly.
What type of figurative language is this?
metaphor
The brain isn’t actually fog—the metaphor shows confusion and lack of clarity.
It is pouring rain outside, and someone looks out the window and says:
“What a beautiful day for a picnic!”
What type of irony is this?
Verbal Irony
Verbal irony happens when someone says one thing but means something different, often the opposite.
Because the drought had continued for several months, the once-fertile farmland became arid, causing the crops to wither and the farmers to struggle to grow enough food.
Unfamiliar word: arid
Meaning: ______________________________
Strategy: ______________________________
Definition: is an adjective that means extremely dry and lacking enough rain or water to support plant life.
Strategy: Cause and Effect
I found pink gum under the desk.
What is the prepositional phrase?
under the desk
Examples:
The pattern of rhymes (ABAB, AABB) is called ____
Rhyme Scheme
The movie was seriously funny—I laughed the whole time.
What type of figurative language is this?
oxymoron
What does STEAL stand for?
Speech: “Here, you can have mine.”
Thoughts: “I don’t mind going hungry if it helps them.”
Effect on others: The friend feels grateful and trusts them more.
Actions: Gives away their lunch.
Looks: Smiles warmly, showing kindness.
What are the 5 strategies we discussed in class for identifying an unknown word?
Definition, Example, Comparison, Contrast, Cause and Effect
Because the teacher spoke clearly, the students finished their work without confusion.
Name the subordinating conjunction?
Name the adverb?
What is the prepositional phrase?