Figurative Language (ELA.8.9.D)
Which figurative language term compares two unlike things using like or as?
Simile
In the sentence "The jubilant crowd cheered loudly," what does jubilant mean?
Happy/joyful
Give an example of a text-to-self connection.
Relating a character’s loneliness to a time you felt left out
What does it mean to paraphrase?
Restate the text in your own words
Revise for clarity: “She went to the store and she bought milk and eggs and she saw her friend and she went home.”
She went to the store, bought milk and eggs, saw her friend, and then went home.
Identify the extended metaphor in this line: "Life is a rollercoaster with ups and downs."
Life compared to a rollercoaster
Identify the context clue: "He was an avid reader, always finishing three books a week."
Always finishing three books shows avid = eager/enthusiastic
Infer: If a character is described as “clenching his fists and turning red,” how is he feeling?
Answer: Angry
Summarize this: “The dog chased the cat, the cat climbed a tree, and the dog sat and barked until the owner called him in.”
The dog chased the cat until the owner stopped him
Which word is correct? “I don’t know if their/they’re/there going to the party.” Which word is correct? “I don’t know if their/they’re/there going to the party.”
They’re
Why might an author use extended metaphor in a poem?
To deepen meaning and connect ideas across the text
Which context clue type is used: definition, synonym, antonym, or example? "The arboretum, a place where many trees are grown, is open to visitors."
Answer: Definition
Use text evidence: "She slammed her locker and stormed down the hall." What can you infer about her mood?
She is upset or frustrated
How do characters’ motivations help develop theme?
Their decisions and actions create lessons or messages in the story
Correct the punctuation: “My sister who lives in Dallas is visiting us.”
My sister, who lives in Dallas, is visiting us.
Which figurative device is this: "The wind whispered secrets through the trees"?
Personification
Use context to define ambiguous: "Her answer was ambiguous; no one knew if she meant yes or no."
Unclear
Why is it important to cite text evidence when making inferences?
To support your reasoning and prove your interpretation is valid
What theme might develop if a character chooses honesty over lying, even when it’s hard?
Honesty is the best policy / truth builds trust
Which is correct: “It’s/Its been raining all week.”
It's/It has
Explain how figurative language in Martin Luther King Jr.’s line "Let justice roll down like waters" achieves a specific purpose.
Creates a powerful image to inspire and emphasize justice’s strength and necessity
Why is using context important when reading?
It helps clarify meanings of unfamiliar or confusing words without a dictionary
Make a text-to-world connection: How might reading about discrimination in Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry connect to issues in today’s society?
Both show unfair treatment and the importance of justice
How do character motivations and behaviors influence the resolution of a conflict?
They drive the plot forward and determine how the conflict is solved
Insert proper punctuation: “I have three favorite fruits apples; oranges; and grapes.”
I have three favorite fruits: apples, oranges, and grapes.