VOCABULARY
What is a synonym for the word content?
Happy
What is this an example of:
"The leaves on the tree danced in the wind."
Personification- leaves don't dance!
__________ is the central struggle or problem that drives a story's plot.
conflict
__________ explores the relationship between an event and its outcomes, examining the reasons why something happens and the results that follow
What are the THREE purposes for writing?
To entertain
To inform
To persuade
Using your context clues: What does the word FOE mean in this sentence?
The gladiator took his position in the arena and waited for his FOE.
A: Opponent
B: versatile
C: Scorn
A: Opponent
Repetition means....
to repeat something over and over
1.) ______ is when characters are having a conversation.
2.) Why is this important?
3.) Come up with an example of this.
1.) Dialogue
2.) Dialogue is important because it moves the story along and shows how characters interact with one another/ shows thier emotions.
3.) "Did you steal my money?!" Cat asked furiously.
"Of course not! How could you ask that of me?" Gina responded astonished.
How is an informational text structured?
An informational text has main ideas and supporting details that can be showcased through
Cause-effect
compare-contrast
order of events / sequence
A medical Journal is a form of what kind of writing?
Informational
Lauren is a _______ softball player who can play several positions.
A:Vicious
B: Torrid
C: versatile
C: Versatile- which means you can do many things.
Give an example of a metaphor
Example: My stomach is a rollercoaster
this compares two unlike things saying that one IS the other. Your stomach can't really be a rollercoaster!
____________the main subject or underlying message of a story.
Give one example of this.
Theme
example:
Good vs Evil
True or False: Your thesis statement is the first sentence in your essay
FALSE. it comes at the END of the introduction paragraph.
What does it mean to persuade? Give an example of persuasive writing
To persuade means to get someone to agree with you through reasoning or argument.
Example: An example would be a TV commercial trying to get you to buy something
The INVINCIBLE castle guarded the countryside. What is another word for INVINCIBLE?
A: Astute
B:Unassuming
C:Unconquerable
C: unconquerable- it means he will win every fight.
A simile compares two things using like or as, where as a metaphor compares two unlike things discussing them in terms of one another.
Example:
Simile: She has hair as gold as the sun
Metaphor: Her hair was golden light.
What are the three types of POINT OF VIEW? (POV)
Explain what they mean
1st person: Told from the character's POV (i)
3rd person (limited): This is when the narrator is not a character in the story and only has a certain amount of information. (Reader learns info along with characters)
3rd Person (omniscient): Narrator is not a character in the story however, this narrator has all of the information and reveals the information to the reader before the character knows it.
What is a counter claim? Why is a counter claim important
a counterclaim is an opposing argument or perspective that goes against an author's original claim.
It is important because it strengthens an argument by showing the author has thoughtfully considered different viewpoints, enhancing their credibility and demonstrating a deeper, more objective understanding of the issue.
What does it mean to write something to entertain a reader? Give an example of a book written for entertainment purposes.
To entertain means to provide someone with enjoyment or amusement.
An example would be fiction book such as harry potter, hunger games, maze runner, percy jackson, etc.
Maria started taking dance classes last year but still considers herself a NOVICE.
NOVICE means what?
A:Beginner
B: Vigilant
C: prior
A: Beginner
What is a hyperbole? Give an example
A hyperbole is an exaggeration.
Example:
I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse!
What is the importance of narrative elements in a story?
Narrative elements such as plot, character, theme, conflict, etc... Provides an emotional response from the audience.
A poem that memorializes or mourns the loss of someone is called....
give an example of this type of poem
an elegy
O captain my Captain!
What is the difference between fiction and nonfiction?
fiction is when a story is not true/ uses elements that are imaginary.
Nonfiction: a story is based on a real event or provides real factual information.