Inference
An evidence-based guess based off of what you read. It can also be called reading between the lines
A story told in the first person, it usually tells the story about the author's life
What is a personal narrative
A literary device that uses words or phrases of effect (i.e. exaggeration or comedic), instead of their literal translation
What is figurative language
The message (or moral) you learn throughout a text, often about topics such as life family, or society
What is theme
There, Their, or They're
I went over to _____ house yesterday
What is Their
When I get to work I pass out papers and set up a game for the kids to play. When everyone arrives, we read a story and discuss it. The bell rings and it is time for lunch. I correct some papers and prepare the next lesson. Who am I?
What is a teacher
The author and main character of "Fish Cheeks"
A figure of speech that is used to make a comparison, but does not use the words "like" or "as"
What is a metaphor
True or False? Theme is always a moral about right and wrong.
The narrative point of view that uses "I" or "we" to tell the story
What is first-person point of view?
Jaclyn was so excited about playing Fern in Charlotte's Web! However, when she woke up, she felt weak and her nose was runny. Her forehead felt warm and she was really tired. "Uh Oh!" she thought. What was Jaclyn feeling?
What is sick?
The conflict in "Jabari Unmasked"
What is person vs. self, person vs. society, or racism and discrimination
A literary device where the writer uses figurative language to give human attributes to something non-human
Personification
The theme is often explored in stories involving friendship and loyalty, as seen in "Harry Potter"?
What is the theme of friendship?
The term for the turning point of a story, where the main conflict reaches its peak?
What is the climax?
Asia was riding home in the car with her mom after school. She could barely keep her eyes open. Her mom was talking to her about her day and asking her questions, but she hardly heard anything she said. How is Asia feeling?
What is sleepy/tired
The main character of "We Wear the Mask"
Who is Paul Laurence Dunbar
Identify the figurative language: "The hot chocolate warmed Zoe up like a fluffy blanket."
What is simile?
The central theme does the garden represent in "My Mother's Garden"?
What is the theme of growth and nurturing?
The term for the use of hints or clues to suggest what will happen later in the story?
What is foreshadowing?
I waited patiently for my dinner to be brought to the table. All of our food was carried over on a big, round tray. Lots of other families were eating dinner, also. Where am I?
What is a restaurant
True or False? The author is the main character of a personal narrative
What is true
In "We Wear the Mask", the author uses _______ to describe the mask
What is personification
DOUBLE JEOPARDY Why can a literary text or story have multiple theme's?
1. What is because people think differently
2. What is a story may have more than one message
DOUBLE JEOPARDY A story that is passed down orally from generation to generation, often involving folklore or cultural beliefs?
What is a myth or folktale?