Figurative Language
What is a simile? Give an example.
Comparing 2 things using LIKE or AS
What is a text structure?
The way the author organizes their writing
What does the “P” in P.I.E. stand for in author’s purpose?
Persuade
What is the main idea of a paragraph?
The main idea is what the paragraph is mostly about. It’s the central point or message the author wants to share
What is a stanza in a poem?
A stanza is a group of lines in a poem, similar to a paragraph in prose
“Her smile was sunshine.” What type of figurative language is this?
Metaphor
Name two signal words for compare and contrast.
However and similarly
What clue words can help you determine the narrator's point of view?
Clue words like “I,” “me,” “my”
How do supporting details help a main idea?
Supporting details give examples, facts, or explanations that help prove, explain, or develop the main idea.
"What is alliteration, and why might a poet use it?"
Alliteration is the repetition of the same beginning sound in nearby words. Poets use it to create rhythm, mood, or emphasis in their writing.
What does “raining cats and dogs” mean? What kind of figurative language is it?
It's raining a lot. It's an Idiom
What structure is used when a text explains steps in a process?
Sequence
What is the author’s purpose if they are writing a biography?
Inform or entertain
What clue words might help you find the main idea?
Clue words like “most importantly,” “in summary,” “the main point,” or topic sentences often help identify the main idea
What does imagery mean in poetry?
Imagery is the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste) to create a picture in the reader’s mind.
Identify the figurative language: “The wind whispered through the trees.”
Personification
Identify the structure: “The storm flooded the town. As a result, many families had to evacuate.”
"I couldn't believe my eyes as I walked into the room.” What’s the point of view?
Narrator's POV
What’s the main idea of this paragraph?
Plastic bags are used every day, but they can be harmful to the environment. They often end up in oceans, where they hurt sea animals. Plastic bags also take hundreds of years to break down. Because of this, many people are choosing reusable bags instead.
Plastic bags harm the environment, so people are switching to reusable bags
Why might a poet use repetition?
A poet uses repetition to emphasize an idea, create rhythm, or make a message more memorable.
Create a metaphor about a student doing their homework.
Answers may vary
Explain how to tell the difference between problem/solution and cause/effect.
Problem/solution focuses on identifying a problem and proposing ways to fix it. While Cause/effect examines the relationship between events, where one event leads to another.
How can an author’s point of view influence how a story is told?
The author’s point of view shapes what details are included, how characters are described, and how readers feelabout the events. It can create bias, show emotions, or guide the reader to think a certain way about a topic or character.
Create a sentence that could be the main idea of a paragraph about recycling.
“Recycling helps protect the environment by reducing waste and conserving natural resources.”
The rain tapped softly on the glass,
A gentle drum that came to pass.
The sky was gray, the world was still,
The breeze moved slowly down the hill.
What mood does this poem create, and how?
The mood is calm or peaceful.
The poem creates this mood through gentle imagery (like "softly," "gray," "still") and a quiet, slow atmosphere.