Theme
The life lesson, author's message, or moral of a story
What is Theme?
large enough to be
noticed or have an effect;
important
What is "significant"?
A comparison of two things using the words "like" or "as"
What is a simile?
(Is, Are) the candy good?
Is
Rewrite the following sentence using quotation marks or simply say no change:
She said she felt better after eating the chocolate bar.
No change
These books have characters who respect & accept others' differences and beliefs. (The answer is a one-word theme, such as family.)
What is acceptance?
to imitate or copy in
action, speech, etc.
often playfully
what is "mimic"?
A comparision of two things saying one thing IS the other, without the use of "like" or "as"
What is metaphor?
Three miles (is, are) too far to walk.
Is
End the sentence:
How old are you
What is a question mark?
Mrs. Smith was doing a unit on healthy living with her students. All week she taught her students about eating the correct foods like fruits and vegetables. Over the weekend, some of Mrs. Smith's students were at the mall and saw her eating pizza, a milkshake, and candy. Mrs. Smith's student Molly was going to order a salad, but now decided to order junk food too. What is the theme?
A Actions speak louder than words
B Never eat pizza at the mall
C Vegetables are good for you
A.) Actions speak louder than words
What is the definition of inept?
What is "a lack of skill or
ability"?
I'd rather take a bath with a man-eating shark than do my homework. What figurative language is this?
What is hyperbole?
My book ( has / have ) 2 pages left.
has
End the sentence:
Holy smokes That is a big roller coaster
What is an exclamation mark?
Money Mark was born rich. He never had to work a day in his life and he got everything handed to him on a silver platter. When he was six, Money Mark wanted to go to a basketball game. His father paid the starting five of the Bulls and Celtics to play a private game of Nerf-ball in Money Mark's bedroom. When Money Mark turned thirteen, he wanted to start a band. His father hired the Rolling Stones to play with him every Saturday at the family's private concert hall, though his family was never there. By the time he was twenty-one, Money Mark was bored with life. He was surrounded by a bunch of possessions that he didn't appreciate and Money Mark could find nothing new or exciting in his life. Despite his vast wealth, Money Mark was never satisfied. What is the theme?
What is "money can't buy happiness"?
I made my way to exit the kitchen, and seek ______________ in my bedroom."
What is "sanctuary"?
Jim was not able to solve the problem. He had to "go back to the drawing board". What figurative language is this?
What is idiom?
They (watch / watches ) the football game.
watch
End the sentence:
Bob is a basketball player
What is a period?
Is this the Theme or the Summary?
A couple gets stranded at sea and must learn how to survive with very few resources.
Summary
a place where someone or
something is protected or
given shelter
What is "sanctuary"?
The light of the moon took my hand and led me through the dark forest. What type of figurative language is this?
What is personification?
After work he (go/goes) to the gym.
goes
What should go at the end of the sentence:
GO TO YOUR ROOM
What is an exclamation point?