Literary Elements 1
What is the difference between TONE & MOOD?
Tone is the author's attitude toward the text
Mood is the readers feelings
What is the central idea of the text?
Many believe that school should be a place where students can take a much-needed break from today's relentless digital lifestyle. Heavy social media use has been linked to depression and anxiety symptoms among children and teens. Add cyberbullying to the equation, some experts argue, and phones in schools do more than hinder learning. They pose a threat to safety, too.
Phones is schools have a negative impact on students.
What would be the author's purpose when writing AN ARGUMENTATIVE text?
to persuade
What is the meaning of the vocabulary word as it is used in the sentence below?
Coax: After the bird escaped, Chris tried to coax it back into the cage with treats.
bribe
What TEXT STRUCTURE lists events or explaining steps in order?
What is sequence?
Explanations that tell why the author's claim is correct
REASONS
indifferent: Most of the boys in the class were in some heated argument about which sports team would win the big game, but Jeremy was indifferent. He just wanted to play Death Troopers on his game box.
unconcerned
a hint as to what will come later in the plot
FORESHADOW
What is the TEXT STRUCTURE?
Sarah's car was dead on the side of the road. What was she going to do? She had already gotten off to a rough start when her alarm clock had faild to go off that morning. School started in just under an hour. Suddenly, it dawned on her that she had subscribed to OnStar the month before. With the simple press of a button she was able to get help jump-starting her battery and made it to class right on time!
Problem / Solution
The author's position on a topic or issue
CLAIM
ignorant: Bobby never realized how ignorant he had been about matters of the home until his wife got sick and he had to manage the house alone.
uneducated, unknowledgeable
Identify the figurative language below:
"I found her dancing like a leaf and singing like a bird."
SIMILE
What point of view is the story told from?
1st person, 2nd person, 3rd limited, 3rd omniscient
Jeremiah squinted from the sun. He was thinking about the game. They could have won. He could have won the game for them. All he needed to do was catch the ball, but he didn't. He dropped it. His coach talked to him. "Jeremiah, we had a great season. Nobody's perfect. Look at me. Ha ha," he said. Jeremiah smiled at the coach, but he couldn't forgive himself so easily.
THIRD PERSON LIMITED
What is the TEXT STRUCTURE?
Sean and Brad are best friends. They have been going to the same school since kindergarten and have bonded over their love of sports. However, Sean's favorite sport is football while Brad prefers basketball.
What is Compare and Contrast
What is the definition of a counterargument?
The opposite opinion that goes against the claim.
feign: Jane got it into her mind that she could get out of studying for any test just by feigning illness the night before the exam.
fake
“Memories are bullets. Some whiz by and only spook you. Others tear you open and leave you in pieces.”
METAPHOR
What is the THEME of the story?
Jenny hated reading class. She didn’t understand point of view or figurative language, and not knowing how to do the work frustrated her. She asked the teacher for help, but he spoke so fast and used such big words that she still couldn’t understand. The teacher asked if she understood, and she nodded her head, but she didn’t. Jenny’ s friend Katie knew that Jenny was having trouble, and, rather than just giving Jenny all of the answers, Katie explained to Jenny how to solve the problems. Katie spoke clearly and at Jenny’s level, and Jenny was happy that she finally learned how to do the work. Later in the week, Katie was having trouble in math class. She didn’t understand coordinates and was really frustrated. Seeing that Katie was having problems, Jenny, who understood math very well, taught Katie coordinates. Both girls made honor roll that quarter
Cooperation is the key to success.
We can all do better when we work together.
What is the TEXT STRUCTURE?
The summer had been extra hot with very little rain to relieve the thirsty earth. There were cracks in the ground that looked like someone might fall into. People neglected their lawns because no plant was motivated to be green or grow.
What is Cause / Effect
What is the author's purpose for writing this text?
"Click!" That's the sound of safety. That's the sound of survival. That's the sound of a seat belt locking in place. Seat belts save lives and that's a fact. That's why I don't drive anywhere until mine is on tight. Choosing to wear your seat belt is a simple as choosing between life and death.
To persuade people to wear their seat belts
writhe: After being bitten by snake, the cowboy writhed in pain on the ground.
squirm, toss & turn