Story Elements
What is the theme of a story?
The message; life lesson; moral of the story.
The cow jumped over the moon.
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Read the following exerpt from the poem, "Dreams" by Langston Hughes.
"Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly"
What does the "broken-winged bird" symbolize?
dying dreams
"They was the more respectful class I ever had."
They were the most respectful class I ever had.
State an example of a sentenece in the imperative mood.
What is the theme of the "Red Roses" narrative?
Sometimes you have to do what you don't want to do in order to help someone else.
Ms. Hall assigned a test.
Active
Read the exerpt from the poem "Mother to Son" by Langston Hughes:
Well, son, I'll tell you:
Life for me ain't been no crystal stair.
It's had tacks in it,
And splinters
What is the symbol used in this poem and what does the symbol represent?
Crystal stair. A life that is easy, harmless, or without flaws.
"She will go to the park and played soccer."
She went to the park and played soccer.
What type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
"I was so embarrassed that I wanted to die."
Hyperbole
What is the author's tone in "You are the Electric Boogaloo"?
Humorous; light-hearted
The test will be given on Wednesday.
Passive
The clouds rolled in ominously. The sky looked angry.
Personification
I done my homework it was easy.
I did my homework. It was easy.
Which word is the correct synonym for the word vexed?
Amy was vexed after Jose broke her Xbox controller.
a. nervous
b. angry
c. scared
b. angry
What is a symbol used in "The Medicine Bag", and what did this symbol represent?
- Boots, his long journey; long life; perseverance
- Medicine bag, Lakota tradition and values
The main idea of a story is backed up by the story's supporting details.
passive
My mother’s kitchen was like a holy place: you couldn’t wear your shoes, you had to sit there at a certain time, and occasionally we’d pray.
Simile
Whats wrong with the pen. Why it not working?
What's wrong with the pen? Why isn't it working?
What is a synonym for the word "jeer"?
mock; taunt; ridicule; make fun of
What is the difference between a narrative poem and a lyric poem?
A narrative poem tells a story. A lyric poem expresses a feeling, idea, or emotion.
I was taught how to ride a bike by my sister.
passive
The path of resentment is easier to travel than the road to forgiveness.
Metaphor
There not wearing their mask's correctly.
They're not wearing their masks correctly.
Which word is a synonym for perturbed?
There is nothing that makes me more perturbed than being stuck on an airplane with a screaming baby.
a. anxious
b. tired
c. annoyed
c. annoyed