Reading 8th Grade
When a narrator uses "I, Me," it is written in this perspective
First Person
This part of an essay tells what the topic will be.
The topic sentence or thesis statement.
Figurative language: To use strong over-exaggeration
Hyperbole
Poems are not written in sentences and paragraphs, they are written in _______ and ________
Lines and stanzas
Daily Double: What fallacy distracts a person from the original topic by changing the subject or redirecting the other person's attention?
Red Herring.
When the narrator uses "She, He, they" it is written in this perspective
Third Person
How many reasons should you have to support your opinion in an essay or speech?
3
"The bright orange walls screamed at her as she walked into the room." is an example of what type of figurative language?
Personification
True or False: A poem has to rhyme.
False
What fallacy states that "if this, then that" and usually ends in something over-dramatic or unlikely to happen?
Slippery slope.
The message or lesson that can apply to you/me
Theme
Daily Double: Name what each paragraph is called in an essay? (3 different names)
The introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion
Bang! Pop! Sizzle! Buzz!
These are examples of what type of figurative language?
Onomatopoeia
Poetry often includes ____________ _________ to make it more descriptive
Figurative language
How many paragraphs should you write in a formal essay?
5 or more paragraphs.
What the story is mainly about?
Central or Main idea
The part of the writing or speech that captures the readers attention at the beginning.
A hook
To describe how things are alike and how they are different
Compare and contrast
What is the separation of stanzas called?
A stanza break.
What character archetype has a legal or emotional power over other characters? (Ex. The judge of a trial)
The Ruler
What is an Antagonist?
a "Bad guy" or "Villain"
This is the last part of a paper that wraps it up. It is best to end this with an impact statement.
A conclusion
Which figurative language is the following sentence?
She is a bear when she gets angry!
Metaphor
The overall feeling of a poem
Mood
What archetype is motivated by creating a supportive environment for their family/friends. They are honorable, loyal, and selfless. (Ex. The Invisible One's sister)
The Caregiver.