IMAGERY
Q - What is imagery in literature?
Imagery is descriptive language that appeals to the five senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch)
Y - What is tone in literature?
Tone is the author’s attitude toward the subject.
E - What is irony?
when the opposite of what is expected happens
N - What is theme in literature?
The central message or lesson of a story.
Z - What is lyric poetry?
A type of poetry that expresses personal emotions or thoughts.
J - What is the purpose of argumentative writing?
To convince the reader of a claim using evidence and reasoning.
I - Which sense does this sentence appeal to? The warm, buttery popcorn melted in my mouth.
Taste
B - What is the difference between denotation and connotation?
Denotation is the literal meaning of a word, while connotation is the feeling or idea it suggests.
L - Which type of irony is this? A fire station burns down.
Situational irony
K - What theme is suggested by this statement? “True friends stand by each other even in difficult times.”
Example: friendship or loyalty
H - What is the speaker in a poem?
The narrator or voice of the poem, not necessarily the poet.
A - What is a claim in an argumentative essay?
The main argument or stance the writer is trying to prove.
W - What type of imagery is used in this sentence? The wind howled through the empty streets, shaking the trees.
Sound
R - What is the connotation of the word “childish” compared to “youthful”?
“Childish” has a negative connotation (immature), while “youthful” has a positive connotation (energetic, lively).
AA - Which type of irony is this? In a horror movie, the audience knows the killer is in the house, but the character does not.
Dramatic irony
G - What is a common theme in fairy tales?
Example: Good vs. evil or kindness is rewarded
D - How is lyric poetry different from narrative poetry?
Lyric poetry focuses on feelings and emotions, while narrative poetry tells a story.
S - What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?
A fact can be proven true, while an opinion is based on feelings or beliefs.
F - What type of imagery is strongest in this sentence? Her silk dress shimmered under the bright lights as she twirled.
Sight
CC- What tone is created by this sentence? The eerie silence filled the cold, dark alley.
Example: Suspenseful or ominous
P - Which type of irony is this? "Oh, great! Another test!"
Verbal irony
BB - How can a story’s conflict help reveal its theme?
The way the conflict is resolved often teaches a lesson about life.
V - What is a common characteristic of lyric poetry?
It often has a musical quality and strong rhythm or rhyme.
X - What is a thesis statement?
A sentence that states the main argument of an essay.
O - Rewrite this sentence to make the imagery stronger: The cake was good.
Example: The warm chocolate cake oozed rich, velvety fudge with every bite.
U - What is the effect of using emotionally charged words in persuasive writing?
They create a strong emotional reaction OR influence the reader’s opinion.
C - Why do authors use irony in literature?
To create humor, suspense, or emphasize a point.
T - How can different readers interpret the same story with different themes?
Readers bring their own experiences and focus on different aspects of the story.
M - How can a reader identify the theme of a lyric poem?
By analyzing the emotions, word choices, and repeated ideas in the poem.
DD- Why is evidence important in an argument?
It supports the claim and makes the argument credible.