Texts we've read
A short story about a group of townspeople gathering for an annual ceremony
"The Lottery"
A proper written response includes these three parts.
Claim, Evidence and Reasoning.
An extreme exaggeration
Hyperbole
What is the part of speech of progress?
Her progress was excellent and showed the hard work she put in.
noun
At what age, did the Young lord determine that people should be sent to the mountains to die.
71
An excerpt about two sisters taking part in something called the Reaping, where one boy and one girl are selected as Tribute and must compete in a competition to the death.
"Hunger Games"
This type of language does not really mean what the words say and it is used to add effect to an author's writing. It is the opposite of literal.
Figurative language
Giving a non-human human characteristics
Personification
What is the part of speech of annoying?
After hours in the car, the constant singing became annoying.
Adjective
Where did the main character in "Thank You Ma'am" kick Roger?
"blue jeans sitter"
This folktale takes place in an ancient Japanese village. A cruel young lord banishes people to the mountains once they reach a certain age.
"Wise Old Woman"
These words around unfamiliar terms in a text that help to understand the meaning.
Context Clues
A comparison using "like" or "as"
Simile
What is the part of speech of notion?
My mom had no notion that we had lied about the damage on the car.
What is the female protagonist's name in "Thank You Ma'am"?
Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones
This short story is about a boy who tries, and fails, to commit a crime. The "victim" takes the boy back to her house and shows him compassion and understanding instead of having him arrested.
"Thank You Ma'am"
A claim cannot be argued.
True or False
False! A claim can be argued and proved with evidence.
Onomatopoeia
What is the part of speech of slowly?
The turtle moved slowly toward the pond.
Adverb
What is the name of the lord who wanted to conquer the young lord's village?
This selection is about a man who "criticized" his government while watching a TV program at home. One of his neighbors snitched on him, and was interrogated for three days.
This is a summary written of the main events of a text that does not contain any opinions.
Objective Summary
What figurative language is being used?
Running a marathon was her Mount Everest.
Metaphor
What part of speech is running?
The candidate running for Congress was exceptionally gifted.
Verb
What country did the story "Nothing to Envy" take place in?
North Korea