Figurative Language
This type of figurative language is when authors use vivid details and descriptive language that appeals to the reader's 5 senses
imagery
The message of the story is the....
theme
When and where the story takes place
The winners of the Super Bowl spent the next week exulting in their victory. What does exult mean?
Celebrating
What is the capital of California?
Sacramento
What tone does the following imagery create?
As they sat on the soft, sugary sand beach waiting for the sunset, the sinking sun shimmered on the water as the blue sky transformed into various shades of purple and pink.
Answers will vary (peaceful, relaxed, etc.)
True or false: Central idea and theme are the same thing.
False
What is foreshadowing?
Hints given to the readers about something that might happen later in the story
What does abnormality mean in the following sentence:
The genetic test revealed several dangerous abnormalities.not normal
How many bones to sharks have?
zero
Which word(s) in the following example emphasize that the mother is determined?
"Mother goes on an exploration of our backyard garden under the bright sun"
exploration
A(n) ____________ is a guess made about a reading passage that is not explicitly stated
Inference
How do readers learn about characters? (must give 2)
physical/personality descriptions, their actions, dialogue, thoughts, and interactions with others
Flooding is a perennial problem for people living by the river. What does perennial mean?
constant
One country has played in every World Cup. Which country is it?
Brazil
Which words in the following example help emphasize the speaker's discomfort and depression?
"I heard the rain still beating continuously on the staircase window, and the wind howling in the grove behind the hall; I grew by degrees cold as a stone, and then my courage sank. "
"cold as stone"
The perspective a story is told from is the...
point of view
List 2 things that cause characters to change throughout a story
Interactions with others, incidents/events, change in setting, and/or dialogue
She tried to make amends with her friend by inviting her out to dinner. What does amends mean?
changes to fix something
Which city has the world's tallest building?
Dubai
"The daffodils are fluttering and dancing in the breeze as they toss their heads in sprightly dance." What do feeling do the words "fluttering, dancing, and sprightly" evoke?
happiness, glee, etc.
How do you determine the theme of a story?
Examine how characters change over time
He was curious about it in the beginning, but fearful at the end
When the old song came on the radio, Harold felt nostalgic for his high school years. What does nostalgic mean?
Sentimental longing for the past
Which two countries share the longest border in the world?
Canada and The United States