Figurative Language
Define "hyperbole".
An over-exaggeration
Examples: I have a million things to do today; that bag weighs a ton; this homework is going to take forever; I'm melting in this heat; she runs as fast as the wind
What is one way in which authors develop or show the theme of their story?
A. Through conflict
B. Through characters’ thoughts
C. Through characters’ actions
D. All of the above
D) All of the above
In poetry, rhythm is created by the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables. Which of these is the most common way to describe the "beat" of a poem?
A) Rhyme Scheme
B) Meter
C) Alliteration
D) Stanza
B) Meter
What is the difference between a summary of a text versus making an inference from the text?
Summary: objective explanation of what happens, who was involved, why, and what the resolution is. Information in summaries is drawn directly from the text.
Inference: educated guess or logical conclusion drawn by connecting the text with background knowledge; inferences are not directly stated in the text.
What is an extended metaphor?
A comparison without using "like" or "as" that exists throughout the entire text
In the first chapter of a book, a character mentions that they have a "bad feeling" about the old bridge. Later, the bridge collapses. What plot device is the author using?
Answer: Foreshadowing
Imagine you are reading a poem. The speaker spends the first stanza describing the deep ache of loneliness, comparing it to a cold, empty room. The poem ends with the speaker simply wishing for a friend. What style of poetry is this poem written in – lyrical or narrative?
Answer: Lyrical
What is Ms. Sonnenschein's favorite fast food place?
Taco Bell :)
Which phrase from the poem “Slam, Dunk, and Hook” is a Biblical allusion that describes the opponents of the players as supernatural creatures who have fallen from grace?
A. “We outmaneuvered to footwork / Of bad angels.”
B. “A high note hung there / A long second.”
C. “We'd corkscrew / Up & dunk balls”
D. “Lanky, all hands / & feet . . . sprung rhythm.”
A. “We outmaneuvered to footwork / Of bad angels.”
"I’m the kind of person who notices things. I notice when the milk is about to go bad, and I notice when my mom is wearing her 'I’m-pretending-to-be-fine' face."
What character trait does this quote reflect in Miranda from the novel When You Reach Me?
Answer: Curious or Observant
The cat sat on the mat,
He wore a giant hat.
He looked at the sky,
And started to cry.
What is the rhyme scheme of this stanza?
Answer: AABB
Which of these sentences belongs in an objective (un-biased) summary of the story “Abuela Invents the Zero”?
A) Constancia is a bratty teenager who deserves to feel guilty for what she did.
B) It is heartbreaking to see how much Abuela’s feelings are hurt by her granddaughter.
C) Abuela tells Constancia that she has made her “feel like a zero” because of her actions.
D) The author does a great job showing the tension between the two characters.
C) Abuela tells Constancia that she has made her “feel like a zero” because of her actions.
Marcus was trying to fix his computer by deleting all his old photos, but the problem was actually just a broken power cord. When his sister saw what he was doing, she laughed and said, "You’re barking up the wrong tree, Marcus!"
What does this expression mean in this situation?
A) Marcus is being too loud while he tries to work.
B) Marcus is looking for a solution in the completely wrong place.
C) Marcus should go outside and play with his dog instead.
D) Marcus is acting like he knows more about computers than he actually does.
B) Marcus is looking for a solution in the completely wrong place.
"I was just thinking about the common sense of it. If you’re going to hit someone, you should have a reason... It’s inefficient." Which of Marcus’s character traits does this dialogue reveal from the novel When You Reach Me? Hint: Don’t just say “smart”.
Answer: Logical, Analytical, Detached, Emotionless… NOT just “smart”
"The serpent slithered silently through the sand." What type of poetic device is used here?
Answer: Alliteration
After three hours of staring at the same blank document, Leo let out a heavy sigh and slammed his laptop shut. He shoved his crumpled notes into his backpack and marched out of the library without looking back at his unfinished work.
Which statement is the best summary of the passage?
A) Leo left the library in a bad mood because he is stressed about his essay.
B) Leo decided to quit his project because the library was too quiet for him to think.
C) After several hours of no progress, Leo packed his things and left the library.
D) After a long afternoon of studying, Leo left the library to clear his head.
C) After several hours of no progress, Leo packed his things and left the library.
"Hope is a sturdy ship navigating a stormy sea. Even when the waves of disappointment crash against the hull, the anchor of determination keeps the vessel from drifting."
In the passage comparing Hope to a Ship, the author says the "anchor" keeps the vessel from drifting. According to the metaphor, what does the anchor represent?
Answer: Determination/Perseverance
What theme is expressed in the poem “Slam, Dunk, & Hook” when the speaker describes that “When Sonny Boy’s mama died / He played nonstop all day…” (24-25)?
One way to cope with trauma and life's obstacles is through playing a sport.
People can take their minds off of life's challenges through playing a sport.
Sometimes people deal with challenges by distracting themselves with other things.
If a poem has a clear protagonist who goes on a journey and faces a conflict, what style of poetry is it?
Answer: Narrative
"After arriving from the island, Abuela goes to a Catholic church with the family, where she wears a funny hat and a coat that is too big, which makes Constancia feel like she wants to hide under the pews."
Question: If you had to remove one part of this sentence to make it more "summary-friendly" (focusing only on main ideas), which part should go?
Answer: The description of the hat/coat.