Figurative Language
A word that compares two unlike things using the words like or as.
What is a simile?
Thinking about a CR, What is the following in the example below?
Question: How did the character's view of her parents change throughout the plot?
Response: "The character's view of her parents changed in many ways.'
What is identifying the key words and restating the question.
A word that takes the place of a noun.
What is a pronoun?
The first step to take before brainstorming for your extended reponse/essay.
What is read the writing directions/prompt?
The meaning of the word detested in the sentence below.
"Everyone wanted veggie pizza, but not Tim because he detested vegetables.
What is hated?
An expression whose meaning cannot be taken literally. For example, "I'm still on the fence about going to the dance tonight."
What is an idiom?
What has to be included in your response to support your answer?
What is evidence or examples from the text?
Kim found her brother hiding under the table.
What is a preposition?
Type of writing that attempts to convince the reader to do something.
What is persuasive or argumentative writing?
Meaning of the word alter:
Grandpa didn't know Suzie was coming along on the fishing trip. Because of this, he had to alter his plans.
What is change?
This is what type of figurative language:
"Her voice is music to my ears."
What is a metaphor?
The number of examples from the text you should include.
What is two?
Part of speech for the word beautifully in the sentence below:
Alexis beautifully sang the National Anthem before the basketball game.
What is an adverb?
A way we have learned to brainstorm and organize our thoughts before writing an essay.
What is using the four square graphic organizer method?
Definition of the word remorse:
As Tommy walked away with the money he stole from the church, feelings of remorse bubbled in his stomach.
What is regret?
The stars in the sky winked at me as I gazed out my window before going to bed.
What is personification?
Type of punctuation needed if you write the exact words from the text you are reading.
What are quotation marks?
Words that are used to link or connect ideas, words, and sentences.
What are conjunctions?
These parts must be included in an extended response.
What is an introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion?
What does the word audible mean:
A dog whistle makes a high-pitched sound that is only audible to dogs.
What is to be heard or able to hear?
The sunset was gorgeous. The clouds were edged with pink and gold.
What is imagery or sensory details?
Rewriting the text in your own words.
What is paraphrasing?
Part of speech for the word antique:
My father really loves the antique car that's been in the driveway for years.
What is an adjective?
Where your thesis statement belongs.
What is at the end of the introductory paragraph?
Gratified:
Janine was gratified when the teacher used Janine's project as an example for other classes.
What is delighted or pleased?