Vocabulary
A strong desire and determination to achieve something.
Ambition
What is an independent clause?
An independent clause is a complete thought and can stand alone
What is a dependent Clause?
A dependent clause is not a complete thought thought and canNOT stand alone.
Define Imagery
Imagery is the vivid description of how something looks, sounds, smells, or tastes.
We saw this sentence several times in the poem "Hanging Fire," "and momma's in the bedroom with the door closed."
Which literary device is this an example of?
Repetition
To move away from.
Recede
What type of conjunction is used in a compound sentence?
Coordinating conjunction/FANBOYS
What type of conjunction is use in a complex sentence?
Subordinating Conjunction
Define Hyperbole
Hyperbole is an extreme exaggeration. It is not meant to be taken literally, but to emphasize a point or emotion.
The following quote from "The Party," is an example of which literary device?
"I knew as well as the entire universe that Bridget’s party was this weekend" (Paragraph 2).
Hyperbole
The ability to have an effect on the behavior of someone or something.
Influence
Turn these simple sentences into a compound sentences.
I want to go to the store. I want to go to the movies.
I want to go to the store, and I want to go to the movies.
I want to go to the store, but I want to go to the movies.
I want to go to the store, yet I want to go to the movies.
Turn these simple sentences into a complex sentence.
I need to cook dinner. My children are hungry.
I need to cook dinner because my children are hungry. (Other answers may work)
Define Metaphor
Metaphor is a direct comparison between two things to suggest a likeness.
The following quote from the poem "Saturday at the Canal," is an example of which literary device?
"The hallway/ Stank of poor grades and unwashed hair" (Soto, Line 5-6).
Imagery
To make something certain to happen; guarantee.
Assure
Turn these simple sentences into a compound sentences.
Ms. Kroening was happy. Ms. Prochazka was sad.
Ms. Kroening was happy, but Ms. Prochazka was sad.
Ms. Kroening was happy, and Ms. Prochazka was sad.
Ms. Kroening was happy, yet Ms. Prochazka was sad.
Turn this simple sentences into a complex sentence.
The dog barked. He heard a noise.
The dog barked after he heard a noise. (Other answers may work)
Define Repetition
A writer intentionally uses the same word or phrase multiple times within a piece of writing or speech, often to emphasize a particular idea or create a rhythmic effect.
The following quote from the poem "Saturday at the Canal" is an example of which literary device?
" And feeling awful because San Francisco was a postcard/ On a bedroom wall" (Soto, Line 10-11).
Metaphor
Showing acceptance of something unpleasant.
Resign
Turn these simple sentences into a compound sentences.
Math is fun. It can be challenging sometimes.
Math is fun, but it can be tough sometimes.
Math is fun, yet it can be challenging sometimes.
Math is fun, and it can be challenging sometimes.
Turn these simple sentences into a complex sentence.
The rain stopped. We went outside to play.
When the rain stopped, we went outside to play.
Define Extended Metaphor
Extended metaphor is a metaphor that extends throughout a piece of literature. An author introduces a metaphor, then continues to develop the comparison throughout the text.
What was the extend metaphor throughout the story "Popularity"?
In this story, the author uses an extended metaphor of a kingdom to help the reader understand the relationships in the character’s life.