Figurative Language
Uses words or expressions to create different than the literal interpretation
What is figurative language?
This is important information that tells more about the overall idea of a paragraph or section of a text.
What is the main idea?
This usually involves highlighting or underlining key pieces of text and making notes in the margins of the text
What is annotation?
This is a title at the head of a page or section of a book
What is a heading?
This is a brief statement or account of the main points of something
What is a summary?
This type of figurative language uses the words 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison
What is simile?
This is a sentence found in the reading passage which states the topic and the main point or points being made about that topic.
What is stated main idea?
In textbooks, key terms are often italicized or __________
What is bolded?
This is a list, usually found on a page before the start of a written work, of its chapter or section titles or brief descriptions with their commencing page numbers.
What is the table of contents?
This is a brief statement or account of the main points of something
What is a summary?
This type of figurative language draws a verbal picture to make a comparison
What is metaphor?
This is NOT clearly stated in any one sentence in a passage. It is only suggested or inferred by the supporting details. The author doesn't state it directly.
What is the implied main idea?
The practice of recording information taken from another source.
What is note-taking?
These are often listed at the beginning of a chapter and tell students what information they should know by the end of the chapter
What are (chapter or learning) objectives?
The rap Zach made for the class during our main idea and summary exercise was based on what myth?
What is Anansi (and the beans)?
In our class, we used this phrase to discuss someone who takes the blame for the actions of others.
What is "whipping boy"?
This is where the main idea is usually located in a passage
What is the first sentence?
This note taking method uses headings and bullet points to organize topics
What is outlining?
This is an alphabetical list of names, subjects, etc., with references to the places where they occur, typically found at the end of a book
What is the index?
I, II, III, IV, and V are example of these, which are often utilized in the outlining method of note-taking.
What are Roman numerals?
This type of figurative language uses exaggeration to make something more dramatic
When the main idea is not found in the first sentence of the passage, it is likely to be here
What is last sentence of the passage?
While reading or studying notes help you do this
What is concentrate?
Objectives and these help you to figure out what is meant to be taken from the chapter.
What are the review or end of chapter questions?
The action or capability of understanding something
What is comprehension?