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Figurative Language
Author's Purpose
Text Structure
Point of View and Firsthand Account
Bonus
100
Comparison of two unlike things using like or as
What is simile
100
To convince the reader to agree with the author
What is to persuade
100
To tell events in order
What is sequence or chronological
100
an event or topic is based on an author’s personal experience. Uses words like I, me, we
What is first hand account
100
First hand or Second hand The Oregon Trail In 1843, thousands of people began traveling across America to the open lands of the West. Most of these people followed a path known as the Oregon Trail. Pioneers set out from towns along the Missouri River in the Midwest. They made a 2,000-mile trek to their new homes in California and Oregon. Some traveled in covered wagons. Others were on foot or horseback. The route was filled with danger and hardship.
What is Second hand account
200
Comparison of two unlike objects, ideas, thoughts or feelings not using like or as
What is a metaphor
200
To tell the reader about real world topics and provide facts on these topics
What is to inform
200
This event happened because of this
What is cause/effect
200
Point of view uses he, she, it, they
What is Third Person point of view
200
“Mr. Stewart is a principled man. He acts by the book and never lets you deceive him easily.”
What is third person point of view
300
a word has meaning in itself, but is used to represent something entirely different
What is symbolism
300
The reason an author decides to write about a specific topic
What is author's purpose
300
shows how things are alike and different
What is compare/contrast
300
An event or topic is based on an author’s research, rather than personal experience. Uses words like he, she, and they
What is second hand account
300
The dove is a symbol of
What is peace
400
Time is money is an example of what figurative language
What is metaphor
400
Most raisins sold in America are grown in the San Joaquin Valley in California. Vines are planted in straight rows and tied to posts and wires. After about three years, the vines produce grapes that can be eaten or turned into raisins. During the harvest, cutters use a special tool to cut bunches of grapes from the vine. After they are cut, the grapes are placed on special paper trays. They are left in the sun for up to three weeks. When the raisins are dry, they are carefully bundled and examined by sorters. Then, they are packaged in boxes and sent out to stores.
What is to inform
400
a problem or issue is presented then the problem is solved
What is problem/solution
400
Point of view uses I, we, us,
What is First person point of view
400
Text clues + BK=
What is inference
500
Busy as a bee means
What is a very busy person
500
To tell a funny story or to tell what a person or place is like in an interesting or funny way
What is to entertain
500
a topic,idea,person,place, or thing is described by features, characteristics, or examples
What is description
500
Lucille's point of view
What is first person
500
First hand or Second hand Account from Across the Plains in 1844 August 1st we nooned in a beautiful grove on the north side of the Platte [River]. We had by this time got used to climbing in and out of the wagon when in motion. When performing this feat that afternoon, my dress caught on an axle helve. I was thrown under the wagon wheel, which passed over and badly crushed my leg before my father could stop the team. He picked me up and saw the extent of the injury … The news soon spread along the train and a halt was called. A surgeon was found and the limb set …
What is First Hand Account