Definitions
Give the definition of:
Theme
How do you find it?
The central message or life lesson of a story.
Consider recurring ideas, symbols, or conflicts in a story, then ask what the author is saying about that subject.
Which example correctly uses quotations?
A) "She said," Hey guys!
B) "What horrid weather we're having today!" Mrs. Laury exclaimed.
C) "That was one crazy roller coaster," Lacy said".
B) "What horrid weather we're having today!" Mrs. Laury exclaimed.
Which example is a compound sentence?
A) She was extremely happy, but she was expecting more.
B) He wasn't proud of his less-than-subpar project.
A) She was extremely happy, but she was expecting more.
A way of looking at or telling a story that is influenced by personal feelings, opinions, or experiences.
Subjective perspective
What does structure of poems mean?
The organizitation lines and stanzas using elements like rhyme, rhythm, meter, and visual layout
Give the definition of:
Tone
The author's attitude or way of addressing a topic.
What is this an example of?
"Are you kidding me??"
A rhetorical question
What is a correlative conjunction?
Pairs of words that work together to connect grammatically equal elements. (Words, phrases, clauses). Example: Either/or, neither/nor, both/and.
What does effects of rhyme scheme mean?
creates a particular atmosphere and mood, and it can shape the way we respond to the themes in the poem
Give the definition of:
Brood
a family of young animals, especially of a bird, produced at one hatching or birth
think deeply about something that makes one unhappy.
What are Fanboys an example of?
Coordinating conjunctions
What is a coordinating conjunction?
FANBOYS - For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.
What is Theme?
The central, underlying message, idea, or universal truth an author explores, providing depth beyond the plot
What is a sonnet?
A 14 line poem (that often has 10 syllables per line) and explores deep themes in a musical way.
Give the definition of:
Couplet
What is this an example of?
"Either I will go to the park, or I will go to the pool."
A correlative conjunction
Which example is a complex sentence?
A) Alex made a face, then tried to apologize.
B) Although it was sunny, he didn't feel like going outside.
C) Her dog was extremely cute.
B) Although it was sunny, he didn't feel like going outside.
What is the definition of a rhetorical question?
A question asked in order to create a dramatic effect or to make a point rather than to get an answer.
What is imagery in a poem?
A) The use of vivid and descriptive language that appeals to the reader's five senses—sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch.
B) The way the author tells a story
A) The use of vivid and descriptive language that appeals to the reader's five senses—sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch.
Give the definition of:
Egalitarian
Relating to or believing in the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities
A person who advocates or supports egalitarian principles
What is this an example of?
You can be anything you strive to be, as long as you try hard enough.
Theme.
What is a semicolon effect?
It creates a pause stronger than a comma but weaker than a period, showing connection.
What is the difference between imagery and visual imagery?
Visual imagery is a "type" of imagery. It appeals to the eyes (sight). Imagery appeals to all five senses.