Inferencing
Akia was riding home in the car with her mom after school. She could barely keep her eyes open. Her mom was talking to her about her day and asking her questions, but she hardly heard anything she said. Before she knew it, she opened her eyes and they were pulling up to her house.
What can you infer about how Akia was feeling when she got in the car?
She was sleepy/tired. She had a long day at school.
Margaret had AMBIVALENT feelings about attending the concert. She knew she’d enjoy the music, but she didn’t really want to go out in the rainy weather.
Choose the correct definition of the word AMBIVALENT.
a. mixed c. distrustful
b. angry
A. mixed
What is author's point of view? What are the different words like we can use that mean the same thing?
How the author feels about a topic; author's perspective, author's viewpoint, and author's opinion
This is a type of figurative language that gives a human quality to a nonliving thing. What is it?
Personification
Isaiah's grandmother could not believe her ears! When Miss Johnson told her how well-behaved Isaiah had been, she wanted to cry happy tears. She could only hope that things continued to improve at school.
What is being inferred about Isaiah's behavior in the past?
He normally misbehaves.
Unlike my parents, who love classical music, I DETEST it.
Choose the correct definition of the word DETEST.
a. love c. perform
b. hate
b. hate
The 16th president of the United States was Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln was born in Kentucky in 1804. Lincoln was one of our country's greatest presidents because he dealt with many difficult tasks such as leading during the time of the Civil War. He also ended slavery with the Emancipation Proclamation.
What is the author's point of view of Abraham Lincoln.
The author's point of view of Abraham Lincoln is that he was one of our nation's greatest presidents.
This is a type of figurative language that compares two unlike things using like or as.
Simile
I practice my lines. I like to look into the mirror and pretend. I fix my hair and makeup because soon the curtain will rise. Opening night jitters overwhelm me!
What this person is preparing for?
Performing or acting in a play.
Regular exercise is BENEFICIAL to your body, but too much exercise is not good for you.
Choose the correct definition of the word BENEFICIAL.
a. helpful c. pleasant
b. harmful
Schools that have uniforms are often more successful. Students are less worried about what they are going to wear to school or what other students are wearing, and more concerned with their school work. Since many jobs require employees to wear certain clothing, having school uniforms is also good practice for the real world outside of school. Also, school uniforms are often cheaper than other clothes, which makes school more affordable for everybody.
What is the author's point of view of school uniforms?
The author's point of view on school uniforms is that they are a positive thing for students.
This is a type of figurative language that compares two unlike things without using like or as.
Metaphor
When Jim laughed, milk squirted out of his nose. He looked like an elephant squirting water out of his trunk. The whole class laughed. His face turned bright red, and he lowered his head.
Make an inference as to how Jim feels.
He feels embarrassed.
Regina remembered when she had just two pairs of shoes. Now, her closet holds a PLETHORA of shoes in almost every color and every style.
Choose the correct definition of the word in italics.
a. size c. reduction
b. great quantity
b. great quantity
The main benefit of having a phone is that your child can get in touch with you whenever they need to. This allows you to feel they are safe and gives them assurance knowing they can call home if they have a problem. Perhaps your child is in immediate danger even, they can use their phone to call not only you but emergency services as well. This is of great benefit and could potentially save your child's life. Even if your child has no phone credit they can still get in touch with the police, fire or medical services since all emergency calls are free.
What is the author's point of view of a child having a cell phone?
The author's point of view of cell phones for children is positive because there are many benefits.
This a type of figurative language where a set of words near each other start with the same sound. Example: Ms. Meyer's magnificent math students master multiplication.
Alliteration
Jaclyn was so excited about playing Fern in Charlotte's Web! However, when she woke up, she wasn't sure if she would make it to school. On the way to brush her teeth, she grabbed the box of Kleenex beside her bed just in case. In the hallway, her mother touched her scorching cheek and immediately sent her back to bed.
What can you infer about Jaclyn?
She is sick.
Liam was a good basketball player who YEARNED for the chance to play professionally. He practiced every day and called coaches at all the professional teams asking for a try-out.
Choose the correct definition of the word in italics.
a. desired c. doubted
b. regretted
a. desired
Winter is a dreadful time of year. Everything is dead and lifeless. The trees are bare and the grass is brown. It also gets so cold outside! Sometimes the temperature drops below freezing and it becomes very uncomfortable to be outside for even a few minutes. Roads become dangerous because of icy conditions and pets suffer if they are kept outside too long. Winter is just the worst season of all!
What is the author's point of view of winter?
The author's point of view of winter is negative. He believes it's the worst season ever.
In a fiction text, the lesson or moral of the story that we can use in our own lives is called...
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