Figurative Language
"The wind whispered through the trees." What type of figurative language?
Personification
Which is the better COMPARISON word? (a) However (b) Similarly
Similarly
What is an archetype? (a) A universal character type (b) A specific character in one story
A universal character type
A good quote should (a) directly prove your point (b) be the longest sentence
Directly prove your point
What is a theme?
The main message of a story; a message about life
"Her smile was as bright as the sun." What type, and what does it show?
Simile; it helps readers picture how bright and happy she is
"She studied hard; _____, she passed." (a) Therefore (b) However
Therefore
The Mentor helps the hero. True or false?
True
To prove a character is brave: (a) "She walked confidently" (b) "She ran into the fire to save the child"
She ran into the fire to save the child
Which is a theme? (a) "A girl finds a dog" (b) "Kindness changes lives"
Kindness changes lives
"The city never sleeps." Is this personification or metaphor? What does it tell us about the city?
Personification; the city is always busy and active
"First, he felt angry. _____, he realized he was wrong." (a) Then (b) Besides
Then
In the movie Coco, Miguel is the Hero. What does he do that makes him a Hero archetype?
Miguel goes on a journey to achieve his goal (finding his family/becoming a musician). He faces challenges and learns something important along the way.
A "good" quote should be A) short B) irrelevant to the claim or C) integrated into the sentence
BOTH short and integrated into the sentence
A character tries to fit in but accepts themselves for who they are. Write a strong theme statement.
Self-acceptance is more valuable than fitting in
"Time is a thief." What type of figurative language? How does it change how we think about time?
Metaphor; it makes time seem like an enemy that actively takes things from us, not just something that passes
Which shows CAUSE AND EFFECT? (a) As a result (b) On the other hand
As a result
The "Wise Old Man" is a common archetype. What does he do in a story?
The Wise Old Man guides and helps the hero on their journey. He gives advice and wisdom to help the hero succeed.
Which quote better shows a character's emotions through nature? (a) "The sun rose" (b) "The storm raged while tears fell"
The storm raged while the tears fell
What three questions should you ask yourself when trying to find the theme?
1. What happens in the story?
2. What does the character learn?
3. What message does this show?
"The old house groaned under memories, its walls weeping with age." Name the figurative language and explain the mood it creates.
Personification ("groaned," "weeping"); it creates a sad, haunting mood and makes the house feel alive with memories
"The author uses vivid imagery. _____, these descriptions help readers visualize the setting." (a) For instance (b) In contrast
For instance
Why do archetypes appear in stories from many cultures and time periods?
Archetypes show universal human experiences that all cultures understand—like the journey of growing up or overcoming challenges
What's the difference between a relevant and irrelevant quote?
Relevant quotes directly support your exact argument. Irrelevant quotes might be interesting but don't prove your point.
Can a story have more than one theme?
Yes! A story can have multiple themes.