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She was as tall as a skyscraper
Write down one example of a simile
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To let the reader know that an idea, message, or theme is important in the text.
Why do writers use repetition?
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When a writer gives human traits to an inanimate object.
What is personification?
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An extreme exaggeration in writing.
What is hyperbole?
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His eyes were creepy marbles.
Write down one example of a metaphor.
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She sells seashells by the seashore.
Write down one example of alliteration.
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"Kick the bucket".... Die
Write down one idiom. Then, write down what it really means.
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Restate and answer, Support from text, Support from self, Extension
What does each letter of RSSE stand for?
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You the writer, meaning of quote, connection to quote, apply this quote to your future.
What does each letter of YMCA stand for?
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How many paragraphs does a persuasive essay have?
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To represent a larger idea/theme in a text.
Why do authors use symbolism?
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4th paragraph
Persuasive essay: what paragraph should your counter-argument be in?
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ex. Chunking and summarizing
List one test-taking strategy for reading a passage.
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When an author uses language that appeals to the reader's five senses.
What is imagery?
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Previewing questions/previewing text features/overviewing
What is one test-taking strategy you can use BEFORE you begin reading a passage?
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To help the reader visualize/better understand what they are writing about.
Why do authors include text features such as pictures and illustrations?
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To tell the reader what each section of the text is about.
Why are headings included in reading passages?
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Meow...Ding-dong...Tick-tock...
Write down one example of onomatopoeia.
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The pencil jumped out of my hand and onto the floor.
Write down one example of personification.
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Take a direct quote (or two!) from the passage.
Explain how you add support from text into your open-ended response.
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Love, Death, Friendship
List at least three common themes in literature.
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After each paragraph.
How often should you stop to chunk and summarize while reading a passage?
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After a great amount of research... Research shows that... It is with great confidence that I present...
Write down one very persuasive sentence stem.
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Crossing out answers, etc.
List one test-taking strategy we have not yet mentioned and explain why it is important.
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When the author gives the reader hints/clues about what will happen later.
What is foreshadowing?
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