Theme
What is theme?
A theme is the central idea or underlying message of a story that connects to universal human experiences.
What is central idea?
The central idea is the main point, message, or universal truth an author wants to convey in a text.
What is figurative language?
Figurative language is a type of communication that uses words or phrases with meanings that go beyond their literal definitions
What is textual evidence?
Figurative language is a type of communication that uses words or phrases with meanings that go beyond their literal definitions.
What are two examples of literary devices?
Metaphors, personification
What are.... How many sentences are in a power paragraph?
5
What is a claim?
A literary claim is a specific, arguable assertion about a text that serves as the main argument or thesis of an analysis, going beyond plot summary to interpret meaning, theme, character motivation, or literary devices, and requiring evidence from the text to prove it.
What is a simile?
A simile is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things, often using the words "like" or "as," to make writing more vivid and relatable, such as "brave as a lion" or "runs like the wind".
What is a metaphor?
A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things by stating one is the other, without using "like" or "as," to suggest a hidden similarity, add emphasis, or create a vivid image, like saying "Juliet is the sun" to show her importance. It functions as a non-literal comparison, transferring qualities from one concept (the vehicle) to another (the tenor) to provide clarity or deeper meaning, as in "love is a rose".
What is an example of a simile?
You are as bright as a diamond in the sky.
What is an example of onomatopoeia?
An example of onomatopoeia is the word "buzz," which imitates the sound a bee.
What do you always do with the first sentence in a paragraph?
Indent
What is an example of personification?
"The wind whispered secrets through the trees,"
What is an example of hyperbole?
I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.