Figurative Language
Mateo was as loud as a firetruck
Simile: A comparison of two things using like or as
Exposition
When we are exposed to the protagonist (main character) and setting
First Person
(Describe it & give keywords)
told from an individual POV describing something that is happening to them
I, me, we, us, my
Type of Text & Purpose: The Industrial Revolution, occurring in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, was a time of technological advancement and social change. It began in Great Britain and spread globally, revolutionizing industries like textiles, transportation, and agriculture. Innovations such as steam engines powered factories and trains, boosting production and urbanization. Despite its economic growth, the era also brought challenges like poor working conditions and environmental issues, shaping the modern world significantly.
Informational - to inform
Excerpt
Mateo was a tornado going through his playroom
Metaphor: direct comparison of two unlike things by saying on is another
Rising Action vs Falling Action
RA: events that lead up to the climax, conflict is building
FA: after the climax, everything has changed for the protagonist and everything is beginning to get resolved
Second Person (describe it & give keywords)
when the narrator is speaking directly to the reader, giving instructions
you, your
Type of Text & Purpose: Students, it's time to take action on climate change. Our planet is facing unprecedented challenges due to human activities, such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation. We must advocate for sustainable practices and renewable energy sources to protect our environment for future generations. By reducing our carbon footprint and promoting eco-friendly initiatives, we can mitigate the impacts of climate change and preserve the beauty and diversity of our world. Let's work together to make a difference and ensure a healthy and sustainable future for all.
Persuasive - convince you to take action or believe in something
Key Idea
main point that the author is trying to get across
The wind whispered secrets through the trees, urging them to sway in its rhythm
Personification: giving human characteristics to anything non-human (animals, nature, ideas, etc)
Climax
The turning point for the protagonist - when everything changes for them
Third Person Omniscient (describe it & give key words)
told from the perspective of a narrator who knows thoughts and feelings of all the characters in the story
they, them, their, he, she, his, her
Type of Text & Purpose.
Once upon a time, in a bustling town nestled between rolling hills, there lived a mischievous cat named Whiskers. With his fluffy orange fur and twinkling green eyes, Whiskers was known far and wide for his antics. One day, as the sun dipped low in the sky, Whiskers embarked on a daring adventure to explore the mysterious old mansion at the edge of town. With each creak of the floorboards and flutter of cobwebs, Whiskers' curiosity grew, until he stumbled upon a hidden treasure trove of catnip! Unable to resist, he pounced and rolled in delight, creating a fluffy frenzy of joyous chaos. Little did he know, his antics would lead to an unexpected encounter with the mansion's ghostly inhabitant. But that's a tale for another day...
Entertain - meant to be amusing or exciting
Infer
you will have to make an educated guess based on the information that you have from the text and your background knowledge
The waves wailed wildly as they crashed into the shore
Alliteration: repetition of the same sound at the beginning of words in a phrase
Types of conflict (there are 4)
man vs man
man vs self
man vs nature
man vs society
Third Person Limited (describe it and give keywords)
sticks to one character in the story - shows how they feel and what is going on around them
they, them, their, he, she, his, her
Events that are true being told as a story
Literary Nonfiction
Reveal
What does X show/tell you about the character/author/narrator
The students complained they would die of hunger after their lunch was postponed.
Hyperbole: an extreme exaggeration
Resolution
When the conflict(s) is resolved - everything works out (or doesn't) for the protagonist
Third Person Objective (describe it & give key words)
told from the perspective of a total outsider - not in the story whatsoever
they, them, their, he, she, his, her
**We have never discussed this!
Fiction
a text that is not true and is made up
Author's Use of Language
how does the way the author is writing impact the tone (author's feelings), mood (reader's feelings), or information being given