Reading 8th Grade
What person narrative is "I" or "Me"?
What is First Person?
This part of an essay tells what the topic will be.
thesis statement.
To use strong exaggeration
What is hyperbole?
What is the definition of Authors purpose?
The reason why the author wrote the text
How old is Ms. Mosby?
39 years old
What person narrative is "She", "He", or "they" written in?
What is Third Person?
How many reasons should you have to support your opinion in an essay?
2 reasons
"The bright orange walls screamed at her as she walked into the room." is an example of what type of figurative language?
What is personification?
What is definition of Author's Message?
What the author wants you to learn from the reading.
How many kids does Ms. Mosby have?
1
The message or lesson that can apply to you/me
What is Theme
Name what each paragraph is called in an essay? (3 different names)
What is the introduction, body paragraph 1, body paragraph 2, and conclusion?
A word that actually looks like the sound it makes,
onomatopoeia
What are some the reasons an author may write?
a) entertain
b) inform
c) persuade
d) All the above
D) All the above
What do we do when we enter the class?
Put backpacks at the front
What the story is mainly about?
Central or Main idea
Each body paragraph is written based off of...
Reason 1 and Reason 2
Her eyes are as bright as diamonds.
similie
What is the speakers attitude toward their subject called?
What is tone?
Who is Ms. Mosby's teacher bestie??
Ms. Hebert
What is an Antagonist?
What is a "Bad guy" "Villian"?
This is the last part of a paper that wraps it up. It is best to end this with an impact statement.
Which figurative language is the following sentence?
She is a tornado when she gets angry!
What is a Metaphor
What is the author’s purpose in writing "The Tell-Tale Heart"?
a) To entertain the reader with a thrilling mystery.
b) To inform the reader about the importance of mental health.
c) To persuade the reader to follow the law.
d) To describe the importance of friendship.
A) To entertain the reader with a thrilling mystery.
Where is Ms. Mosby from?
Indiana