Figurative Language
Tell me a type of figurative language AND give an example of it
simile
metaphor
personification
hyperbole
etc
In order to be considered a narrative, a sequence of events must be ______
connected
What is a statement you might use during a collaborative discussion? Give me an example
Let’s get some additional opinions.
Why do you think ____?
etc
What is one of the themes of Romeo and Juliet?
allusion
an indirect or passing reference.
"an allusion to Shakespeare"
Definition: "phrase or expression that typically presents a figurative, non-literal meaning attached to the phrase (e.g., rain cats and dogs, see the light )"
Answer: Idiom
What is the exposition of a story?
the insertion of background information within a story or narrative. This information can be about the setting, characters' backstories, prior plot events, historical context, etc.
After a collaborative discussion, how should all the participants feel?
understood
context clues
hints found within a sentence, paragraph, or passage that a reader can use to understand the meanings of new or unfamiliar words.
What type of figurative language is this:
The dog's bed is a marshmallow, it looks so comfortable.
metaphor
How do you make inferences as you read?
Look for what an author does not say directly—but still wants you to understand.
What does it mean to look for an author’s argument?
Find the author’s claim and its support.
How should you use textual evidence when you write a theme-based summary?
to explain the story’s theme to other readers in a convincing way
hyperbole
exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
Name that figurative language: The sky misses the sun at night.
personification
What is suspense?
anticipation of the outcome of a plot or of the solution to an uncertainty, puzzle, or mystery, particularly as it affects a character for whom one has sympathy.
Name some parts of a dictionary entry
pronunciation guide, part of speech, plural, and etymology
Name that figurative language:
She was living her life in chains.
symbolism
What is the difference between static and dynamic characters?
dynamic characters change throughout a story, static characters stay the same
Suppose you want to identify the theme of something your read. What element is the MOST IMPORTANT element to consider?
details that appear to be symbolic
conflict and resolution
flashback
a scene that interrupts the flow of a narrative to describe events that took place earlier