Theme
This is known as a theme that shows up often in stories and poems from many cultures and different times in history.
What is a universal theme?
What is a feeling?
Tone comes from the author's _______ toward the subject of the story.
What is attitude?
This word stands for irritating; offensive and unpleasant.
What is obnoxious?
In Roll of Thunder, this is the character Papa brings home to watch over the Logan's.
Who is Mr. Morrison?
This is the "big idea" from the text and can usually be summarized in one word.
What is the topic or subject?
This is what the writer creates for the reader.
What is feeling or atmosphere?
In tone is important to pay attention to this from the author.
What is word choice?
You are _________ if you are parading around in a showy way.
What is promenading?
The town Big Ma goes to sell her good.
Where is Strawberry?
This is the message learned from a text.
What is a lesson or moral?
What is offended, upset, or disappointed?
Examining this and using your 5 senses may help you determine tone.
What is imagery?
A word for something that drew back suddenly.
What is recoiled?
The item TJ is fascinated by at the Mercantile.
What is a pistol?
A truth about life that can be learned from a text. It often incorporates the topic, but expands it into a more complete thought. Usually one whole sentence or more.
What is the theme?
Mood is how the author's _______ makes the reader feel.
What is tone?
Listen to the language to help determine this in the words.
What is connotation?
What is snide/snidely?
This happens to Cassie after she runs into Lillian-Jean.
What is forced to apologize and shoved in the road?
If love is the subject/topic, name a theme that could go along with it. Explain your answer.
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Give a descriptive synonym for the mood word happy.
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This is important when looking at sentence length and can draw your attention to certain details.
What is sentence structure?
Coaxing or persuading someone to get something you want.
What is wheedle/wheedling?
The author of the book.
Who is Mildred Taylor?