Figurative vs. Connotative
What is the meaning of "It's raining cats and dogs!"?
It is raining very heavily.
Setting is where and when a story takes place.
What is theme?
A significant message conveyed through a text.
What is plot?
The parts of a story.
What is text evidence?
Reasons from the text that prove or support your answer
What is the meaning of "He has been acting like a snake."?
He has been sneaky or dishonest.
True or False: A story can have more than one setting
True
How does the author convey theme?
Through details and events in a story
What part of the plot does the conflict become more intense/main events of the story?
rising action
What is an inference?
A logical guess based on your background knowledge
Does the word 'childish' have a positive or negative connotation?
Where is the setting?
I have looked everywhere for my phone! I have looked under my bed, by my TV, and in my closet.
Bedroom
True or False: When determining the theme of a story it will apply to only the world within the story.
False
The loose ends of the story are tied up in what part of the plot?
falling action
When the power went out, we had to light a bunch of candles.
What can you infer based on the statement?
It is dark outside.
Does the word 'brainwash' have a positive or negative connotation?
negative
Where is the setting?
After eating dinner, I washed and dried the dishes before putting them away.
Kitchen
What is another word for 'theme'?
central message/idea
What does the exposition introduce?
characters and setting
True or False: When you cite something, you use ideas or writings of another and present them as your own.
"The world is my audience." Is an example of what type of figurative language?
Simile
Where is the setting?
I was sitting in fifth period watching the time pass.
Classroom
How many themes can a novel have?
unlimited
What part of the plot does the main character come face to face with a conflict (problem)?
climax
Johnny grabbed his clippers and scissors and got to work.
What can you infer based on this statement?
Johnny is giving someone a haircut.