Literary Elements
The message/moral of a story, often universal, often described in a full sentence.
the theme
little and small are _______ to each other.
synonyms
"He was as sneaky as a snake" is an example of what kind of figurative language?
Simile
Define "summarize" and give an example
to give a short recap of key details, examples may vary
Correct this sentence:
I walked to the park and saw birds kids and dogs all enjoying the scenery.
It needs commas!
I walked to the park and saw birds, kids, and dogs all enjoying the scenery.
Identify the theme of "A Wise Old Woman".
The importance of respecting the elderly for their wisdom, knowledge, and experience gained through life (answers may vary)
big and small are _______ to each other.
antonyms
What is the difference between a metaphor and simile?
to retell something in your own words including all of the details, examples may vary
Correct this sentence:
Alice saw that the group left behind there things.
There = a place nearby
Their = possessive
They're = they are
Alice saw that the group left behind their things.
What is the setting and how does it impact the story?
Time and place; characters respond to their setting and influence it
What is the connotation behind the word cheap when compared to the connotation of the word affordable?
Cheap = negative
Affordable = positive
Name three idioms.
Answers may vary.
Is the connotation positive, negative, or neutral?
festivities
positive - the use of this word emphasizes that this event is meant to be fun and enjoyable
Correct this sentence:
Meanwhile, Estelle, was trying to figure out what Frannie should say to the bear cub, when she found it.
Unnecessary commas
Meanwhile, Estelle was trying to figure out what Frannie should say to the bear cub when she found it.
Compare/Contrast the settings in Woodsong vs. Rikki Tikki Tavi
Both feature the woods, animals, and nature. Both feature humans interacting with nature.
RTT is set a couple decades earlier and has talking animals. Woodsong stars a human and his interaction with the chilly woods around him. RTT is set with Rikki getting washed out of his jungle home and later living with a family in the UK while Woodsong is set with Gary traveling in the wintery Canadian forests.
Is the connotation of this word positive or negative?
furiously
negative - the use of this word suggests that someone is not pleased/very angry
You have to use ________ ______ to infer whether language is literal or nonliteral and the actual meaning "between the lines".
context clues
Is the connotation of this word positive, negative, or neutral?
sophisticated
neutral - the use of this word suggests a complex, well-ordered nature to something
Correct this sentence:
They met on the sidewalk halfway between their houses, each feeling some embarassment about the fight and smiling doubtfully.
Spelling: embarrassment
They met on the sidewalk halfway between their houses, each feeling some embarrassment about the fight and smiling doubtfully.
Comparative Reading:
Choose two texts we have read. Identify two literary elements in common and two literary elements that are different.
Answers will vary.
What is the difference between a homonym, homograph, and homophone?
Homophone: same pronunciation, different writing and meaning
Homograph: same spelling, different pronunciation and meaning
Homonym: same spelling and pronunciation with two different meanings
Give an example of a metaphor and an example of a simile
examples will vary
Define "downtrodden"
oppressed or treated badly by people in power.
Correct the sentence:
I guess we’re going to disagree, and it’s obvious you can’t handle any critisism.
Spelling: criticism
I guess we’re going to disagree, and it’s obvious you can’t handle any criticism.