Figurative Language
Plot
ACEIT
Narrative
BONUS
100
Mr. Bruno ran as quick as lightning the day before break.
What type of figurative language is this?
Simile- a comparison of two things using the word "like" or "as"
100
What is conflict?
The problem of the story. It helps create action and something for the main character to do/solve.
100
What should a strong piece of evidence include?
Quotation marks and page number.
100
True or False: When writing a narrative essay, I should use the ACEIT paragraph structure?
FALSE
100
Write an assertion that answers this question. Make sure it has an answer, a subordinate conjunction, and a focus statement:
What are the best toppings to put on a pizza?
Example(s):
Bacon is the best topping for a pizza because it's crispy and delicious.
Since broccoli is high in nutrients, it is the best topping to put on a pizza.
200
The young kitten had the heart of a lion.
What example of figurative language is this?
Metaphor- a direct comparison between two things
200
What is the climax in a story?
It is the most dramatic and exciting part of the story. It's also is the peak of the conflict and the turning point in the story where the characters start to see a resolution.
200
What does the T stand for in ACEIT?
Transition. Fun Fact: Transition sentences help wrap up ideas in one sentence and transition (or move to, think about our lines) to the ideas in the next paragraph.
200
What is a narrative?
A story.
200
Give context for the part of the Odyssey where Odysseus and his men must escape Polyphemus' (The Cyclops) cave.
In Book 9 of "The Odyssey" by Homer, Odysseus and his men find a cave full of goats and cheese. They choose to stay there and eat cheese to wait for who lives there because Odysseus wants a gift, but they end up getting into a lot of trouble when a giant Cyclops named Polyphemus returns and traps them inside.
300
The ice floes had "The Endurance" in its grip, and slowly crushed the ship with its strong hands.
What type of figurative language is being used here?
Personification - giving human characteristics (grip, strong hands) to something that is not alive or human (the ice floes)
300
What are Rising Action and Falling Action?
Rising Action is when the conflict gets worse and excitement goes UP, Falling Action is when the conflict starts to become solved and the excitement goes DOWN.
300
What is IN an assertion and what is its purpose?
An assertion includes a subordinate conjunction, a focus statement, and an answer to the prompt. Its purpose is to answer the question and states the purpose of the paragraph.
300
What does theme mean? Give one example from any story that you've read this year.
A theme is the message or lesson in a story.
300
How can you find the theme of a story by looking closely at the conflict?
You can identify the theme (or lesson) of a story by looking at how the main character solves the conflict (or problem). Then we see how this can help us understand how there is a life lesson that everyone can learn.
400
The sand squished softly beneath my feet as I walked along the beach, the salty sea air blowing gently against me as I take cool, wet steps that create tiny splashes.
What type of figurative language is being used?
(Sensory) Imagery - This figurative language helps the reader imagine what things look, smell, feel, sound, and taste like.
400
What is the resolution of a story?
The resolution is the end of the story, where we see the outcome of the conflict. Sometimes the problem gets solved, and sometimes it doesn't.
400
What is IN context and what is its purpose?
Context includes the most relevant details from the text and its purpose is to educate the reader on the text so that they can understand the writing and specifically, the evidence.
400
Name, in order, all elements to a plot mountain or plot diagram.
*Hint* There's 6 parts- draw a picture!
Exposition, Conflict, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution.
400
If you are given two passages to write about in an open response question, how should you structure your response? How many pieces of evidence do you need?
Two ACEIT paragraphs
Four pieces of evidence (two for each ACEIT)
You should also have an introduction before your first ACEIT and a conclusion after your second ACEIT
500
This core is taking 50 million years to end, by the time I leave here I'm going to feel older than Mr. Bruno (his age is approximately 68 years old).
What type of figurative language is being used here?
Hyperbole - Exaggerated statements or claims (50 million years, older than Mr. Bruno) not meant to be taken literally.
500
Draw your own plot mountain! Label each of the 6 parts.
Note, CONFLICT should be between Exposition and Rising Action
500
What is IN interpretation and what is its purpose?
Interpretation includes your own words and ideas about the evidence. Its purpose is to show the connection between your evidence and your assertion.
500
Why do we draw a plot mountain the way that we do?
To show the rising and falling of the action or excitement in the story.
500
How can you make sure you are prepared for ELA MCAS? List as many things as you can.
Get plenty of sleep
Eat a good breakfast
Take your time on every question & the reading
Annotate the text to find evidence
Remember to use your ACEIT writing skills!