Paired Passages and Author's Purpose
What is the purpose of studying paired texts?
To gain a deeper understanding for alike topics through different text structures and delivery
Define "theme"
The lesson of the story
Identify the figurative language:
"The test was a piece of cake."
Metaphor
How many independent clauses are in a simple sentence?
1
What type of pronoun shows ownership?
Possessive
Name two ways authors can present different perspectives on the same topic.
Poem, Literature
What is the difference between "tone" and "mood"?
Tone- the feelings an author has towards a topic
Mood- the feelings the reader has towards a topic/the text
What is a "simile"?
A comparison of two things using "like" or "as"
She is as pretty as a picture.
Identify whether this sentence is simple, compound, or complex:
"Because I studied, I did well on the quiz."
Complex
Identify the underlined pronoun as subject, object, or possessive.
She is a wonderful student!
Subject
What are three common author's purposes?
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
What are context clues, and how do they help a reader?
Clues from the text that help readers understand unknown words
What type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
"The wind whispered through the trees."
Personification
What does FANBOYS stand for, and what are they used for?
For And Nor But Or Yet So, combining two independent clauses
What is the difference between a reflexive and an intensive pronoun?
Reflexive Pronoun:
A reflexive pronoun is used when the subject and the object of the sentence are the same person or thing. It reflects the action back onto the subject.
Example: She made herself a cup of tea.
(In this case, "herself" refers back to the subject "She" and shows that she made tea for herself.)
Intensive Pronoun:
An intensive pronoun is used to emphasize the noun or pronoun it refers to. It does not change the meaning of the sentence if removed; it is only for emphasis.
Example: The CEO himself gave the presentation.
(Here, "himself" emphasizes that the CEO personally gave the presentation.)
Key Difference:
A reflexive pronoun is essential to the meaning of the sentence, as it shows the action is performed on the subject.
An intensive pronoun is not essential and merely adds emphasis to the noun or pronoun it refers to.
How does analyzing tone help determine an author's purpose?
Tone is the author's feeling towards a subject. When we understand the tone, we can also understand the purpose or reason and author wrote the text.
How do you determine the central idea of a passage?
Once you read and understand the passage, ask yourself- what was it mainly about?
Explain the difference between metaphor and simile.
Both are comparisons of two things, but similes use "like" or "as" and metaphors do not.
What is the role of a subordinating conjunction in a complex sentence?
A subordinating conjunction connects an independent clause (a complete thought) with a dependent clause (an incomplete thought) to form a complex sentence.
Give an example of a sentence with a reflexive pronoun.
She fixed herself a glass of water.
Give an example of how two texts can present opposing viewpoints on the same subject.
Pros and Cons of school uniforms or any other topic that can be debated
What is the difference between point of view and perspective?
point of view is about narration, while perspective is about interpretation.
Give an example of personification.
The wind whispered through the trees, carrying secrets across the forest.
Create a complex sentence.
Because I did not study, I did not pass my test.
As the passengers sang, the driver proceeded to the destination.
Rewrite this sentence by replacing the noun with appropriate pronouns.
Mrs. Coto loves pigs!