Grammar
This voice form is preferred in all writing; it follows this formula: subject -> verb -> object
What is active voice
Define symbol.
Symbol is the object that stands for something beyond itself.
What are the two types of poems we read in ELA this year?
Lyric and narrative.
This point of view utilizes I, my, and me.
What is first person.
Define connotation.
The emotion or feeling behind a word.
This voice form is NOT preferred; it follows this formula: object -> verb -> subject
What is passive voice
Define conflict.
Conflict is the problem in the story and begins the action.
What is a stanza in a poem?
A group of lines in poetry.
This point of view utilizes he, she, and they.
What is third person.
Define denotation.
The dictionary or literal meaning of a word.
Active or Passive:
"The Sky Zone field trip was scheduled by Ms. Cohen."
What is passive voice
What are 3 types of figurative language?
Alliteration, simile, metaphor, personification, oxymoron, onomatopoeia, hyperbole.
What a lyric poem?
short, song-like, melody, first person POV
This point of view utilizes you, your, and yours.
What is second person.
Define theme.
The central idea in a work.
Active or Passive:
"Though it was a nice day, I decided to stay inside."
What is active voice
What are the two types of characterization?
Direct and indirect.
What is a narrative poem?
long or short, tells a story, has plot, and multiple characters.
This point of view utilizes a narrator who focuses on ONE character's thoughts and feelings.
What is third person limited.
The word charming has a _____ connotation.
What is positive
Active or Passive:
"Scientists frequently name newly discovered species after themselves."
What is active voice
What is the difference between mood and tone?
Mood is the atmosphere or the emotional setting; it's the emotion the author wants the read to feel.
Tone is the attitude the author has towards a subject.
The "Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe is an example of what type of poem?
Narrative.
This point of view utilizes a narrator who focuses on MULTIPLE characters' thoughts and feelings.
What is third person omniscient.
The word homely has a _____ connotation.
What is negative