Give an example of a Simile, explain the message behind it.
Example: "You're beautiful like diamonds in the sky." - meaning the person is very beautiful.
100
The direct words and conversation between charaters is called what?
Dialogue
Dialogue
100
What is the turning point or most intense moment in the story called?
The Climax
100
Define Tone
The attitude the author feels towards the story or situation
Ex: Sarcastic, Angry, Excited
200
How do you find the meaning of a word you do not know?
You can always use the dictionary!
200
Give an example of a Metaphor. - Explain the meaning behind it.
Example: "Baby you're a fire work!" - meaning the person is very special and grabs people's attention.
200
Each indention signifies a new.....?
Paragraph
200
Define Resolution.
The end result or conclusion in a passage.
200
What does convey mean?
To try and get a message across
300
What does to "Infer" mean...?
To take an educated guess, using context clues from the passage.
300
Give an example of a Hyperbole. - Explain the meaning behind it.
Example: "I'd walk a thousand miles to be with you." - meaning this cares about somebody very much and would try their best to see them.
300
What are context clues?
Clues you use from the story to answer questions.
300
Define Exposition
The introduction to the characters and setting
300
What does it mean to have "Contrast" in a story or poem?
To have different or seperate ideas occuring within the story or poem.
Ex: A character can feel contrast in their life by feeling unsuccessful one moment, and then confident the next.
400
Before reading the poem or story, what do you always do first?
Read the title and infer what do you think the poem or story is about. Think about what you picture and how it makes you feel.
400
Give an example of Personfication. - Explain the meaning behind it.
Example: "The wind sings to me as I walk outside." - The person enjoys the sound of the wind.
400
What should you do after reading each paragraph as a reading strategy?
Right notes next to each paragraph summarizing what it was about.
400
What are the rising actions?
The events leading up to the climax and most intense moment in the story.
400
What does it mean when a word is in "Italics" or is "Italicized"?
A style of pritn where the words are usually slanted to the right.