Literary Devices
What is a simile?
A simile is when you're comparing two things using like or as.
Where did Tally and Shay meet?
Tally and Shay meet in New Pretty Town.
In "The Jacket," why was the narrator so upset about the jacket he recieved?
He was upset because it was ugly.
What is the "E" in R.A.C.E.S?
The "E" in R.A.C.E.S, stands for Explain.
What is a hook
A hook is a sentence that grabs the reader's attention.
Identify the literary device, "I'm so tired of homework, if I'd stack everything I had to do, the papers would reach for the sky!"
Hyperbole, because "reach for the sky" is you're exaggerating.
Where does Tally go after David got missing in the smoke?
Tally goes to the mountain to find David.
Who encourages the narrator to overcome the bullies?
Coach Clarke.
What is the "S" in R.A.C.E.S responses?
Summarize what you've wrote.
Why is an introduction important when writing an essay?
Helps your reader understand what you're writing about.
What is a metaphor?
Compares 2 unlike things without using like or as
What does Tally say to the warden at the end of the book>
"Make me pretty".
What was the main idea for "Examination Day".
Being too smart isn't always a good thing.
Why is the "E" important in R.A.C.E.S?
1 or 2. Both acceptable.
1) Because the E explains your cited evidence and supports it, without a strong explanation your quote is weak and you don't have anything to back it up.
2) It helps the reader understand your quote, you're basically teaching them what you're quote is saying in a more clearer way.
Why is it important to have a hook at the beginning of an essay?
A hook is important because it makes the reader want to keep reading.
The rabbit went as fast as the car
simile
Why was Shay used to be mad at Tally?
Mostly because she led the Smoke t get raided by specials, but another reason is because she stole her "boyfriend".
Margie was a free-thinker, was that the mindset of her mom, or her dad?
Her dad, both Margie and her dad were free-thinkers, and they were also brave.
Why is it important to cite evidence when writing a R.A.C.E.S response?
Citing evidence shows you have proof that your answer is correct.
How does a good introduction help your essay?
A good introduction helps by telling the reader what the essay is about and why it is interesting.
Identify the literary device used in this sentence, "I’m reading a book on anti-gravity. it's impossible to put down!"
Pun, because the literal meaning for "the book is anti-gravity," means the book is floating. But the figurative meaning is the book is too go to read, it is impossible to stop.
What happens in the last pages of the book?
The least few pages took place in a cave, where Tally admitted that she was a spy, and decided to turn pretty, then take the cure.
How did the Cookbot in Fried Rice, finally understood how the fried rice was supposed to be made?
The narrator told the CookBot how mom used to prepare the fried rice, and the CookBot closely payed attention to recreate it perfectly this time.
What are the few words used when citing evidence, to show that you did it correctly with no mistakes?
"According to, ..." or, "... rules....".
Why should an essay have a clear structure with an introduction, body, and conclusion?
An essay should have a clear structure because it helps the reader understand the ideas. The introduction introduces the topic, the body explains the details, and the conclusion sums up the main points.