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Text Analysis
Famous Central Ideas
Literary Devices
Argumentative Essay
2021 in Review
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The message , or universal truth, of a text

What is the central idea?

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Disney Movie Central Idea: As someone matures from childhood to adulthood, they will assume more responsibility for family and friends to ensure they are safe and healthy. 

Lion King

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Clouds are ships which sail the skies.
What is a metaphor?
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What is the formula for a thesis statement?

topic + claim + "because" + Reason 1 + Reason 2


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Spotify Most Streamed Song This Week:

good 4 u by Olivia Rodrigo

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How many pieces of evidence in a well-developed text analysis?

What is three pieces of evidence? - 1 to support the central idea - 2 to support how the device I chose supports the central idea.

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Central Idea: People who are kind and patient are often rewarded for their good deeds. (Characterization)

Cinderella

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The trees were as tall as skyscrapers!
What is hyperbole?
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How many paragraphs in an argumentative essay?

5!

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Highest Grossing Movie of 2021 so far?

1. Godzilla vs. Kong

2. A Quiet Place: Part II

3. Raya and the Last Dragon

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What is the goal of a text analysis?

To explain how an author uses one literary device to develop a central idea in a text

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Animated Movie Central Idea: If a child has a special gift that might be seen as dangerous to some, they should not be forced to hide it, but rather should be encouraged to nourish it and make sure they learn the proper way to use that gift.

What is Frozen?

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What is the difference between a metaphor and simile?
They each compare two unlike things. A simile is a comparison that uses the words 'like' or 'as.'
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What is the order of the paragraphs in an argument essay?

1. Introduction

2. Body Paragraph #1 (TIEDIEDS #1 / Reason #1)

3. Body Paragraph #2 (TIEDIEDS #2 / Reason #2)

4. Counterclaim & Rebuttal (CIEDRIEDS)

5. Conclusion

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What is the most popular TV Show so far?

WandaVision

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Which of these is a well-written central idea? Explain. A. "Cinderella is the story of a poor, servant girl who overcomes the cruelty of her family and lives happily every after with Prince Charming." B. "The story of Cinderella reveals that people who are kind and patient are often rewarded for their good deeds."

What is "B" because central ideas reflect the discoveries, emotions, conflicts, and experiences of a story’s main character. They are commentaries about the way the world works and or how the author views human existence.

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Special Effects Movie Central idea: When technology runs amok, monsters and obstacles are created and can create problems for humans. (man vs. nature conflict)



Jurassic Park

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“The raging winds” “The wise owl” “The warm and comforting fire”
Personification
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What does TIEDIEDS stand for?

Topic Sentence

Introduce Evidence

Evidence

Discuss Evidence

Introduce Evidence 

Evidence

Discuss Evidence

Summary

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Most Googled Search Term of 2020?

Top Trending Searches

  1. Election Results

  2. Coronavirus
  3. Kobe Bryant
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What is the minimum # of sentences of a well-written text analysis?

Atleast 10! 3 or more : Central Idea Paragraph 4 or More : Literary Device Paragraph 4 or More : 2nd piece of evidence of Literary Device & Conclusion statement

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Central Idea (Old Movie): When people lose sight of reality, they sometimes forget to appreciate the beauty of their everyday lives. (Point of View)

What is The Wizard of Oz?

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When a word’s vocalization imitates a natural sound, as can be heard in the words murmur,buzz, and pop, what do we call that device?
Onomatopoeia
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What does CIEDIRIEDS stand for?

Counterclaim

Introduce Evidence

Evidence

Discuss Evidence

Rebuttal

Introduce Evidence

Evidence

Discuss Evidence

Summary

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Most Popular Meme of 2021 (so far)

Bernie Sanders and his mittens!!