Literary Devices
Why are conclusions important?
Conclusions are important because they restate the thesis and bring together the arguments and main ideas giving a last impression to close out the essay.
When a character in the story tells the story, this is which point of view?
What is first person point of view
What is a thesis statement?
A thesis statement is the author's main claim. It is the main idea of the whole essay.
What's the difference between "retelling" and "summarizing" a story?
A retelling is when you describe the story in complete detail from start to finish. A summary includes only the details that support the main idea.
"The boy ran like the wind" is an example of what literary term?
What is a simile?
What is an opposing claim?
An opposing claim states the opposite side from the author's. Also known as an counterargument.
Kangaroos protect themselves in many ways. If a kangaroo senses danger, they will bang their tail on the ground to warn the others.A new born joey is only the size of your thumb.What is the supporting detail?
If a kangaroo senses danger, they will bang their tail on the ground to warn the others.
What is the first sentence in the introduction called?
The first sentence in the introduction is called the Hook.
What is predicting?
To think about a text before you read it.
A deliberate exaggeration or overstatement such as, "It's a thousand degrees in this classroom," is an example of what literary term?
What is a hyperbole?
What are transition words? Give an example of 3.
Transition words (or signal words) show a change in ideas. Some examples include: first, second, third, in conclusion, as can be seen, overall, furthermore, for example...
What does it mean to make a connection?
To connect what you're reading to something in your life, the world, or another text.
Label the topic sentence, supporting details, and concluding sentence in the following body paragraph. "Second, year-round school is easier for working families. They have a hard time finding childcare or other activities to keep their children busy and cared for during the long summer break. Many working parents prefer to plan for shorter school breaks. Therefore, year-round school is less difficult for working parents."
Topic Sentence = "Second, year-round school is easier for working families." Supporting Details = "They have a hard time finding childcare or other activities to keep their children busy and cared for during the long summer break. Many working parents prefer to plan for shorter school breaks." Concluding Sentence = "Therefore, year-round school is less difficult for working parents."
What is synthesizing?
Make new meaning as you read
A contradiction between what is expected and what happens in reality or between what is said and what is really meant describes what literary term?
What is irony?
What is evidence? Where do you gather your evidence?
Evidence is your proof and support for your claim/thesis. Evidence comes from sources (such as an article, book, or website).
When writing a paragraph you must have sentences that support your main idea. What are these sentences called?
Supporting details
What are text features? Give an example.
Pictures, captions, titles, etc.
The writer's attitude toward his or her audience and subject defines what literary term?
What is tone?
Label the restated thesis, opposing claim, and Final impression in the following paragraph. "It is critical to understand that year-round school should exist because students lose knowledge over the summer, the long break is difficult for working families, and US students are falling behind students in Europe and Asia. Before one sees the research, year-round school might sound like a terrible idea. In fact, year-round school really is a wonderful solution for students. It will allow students to learn more and forget less. Therefore, if people want to help students learn more, year-round school should happen in more schools."
Restated Thesis = "It is critical to understand that year-round school should exist because students lose knowledge over the summer, the long break is difficult for working families, and US students are falling behind students in Europe and Asia." Opposing Claim = "Before one sees the research, year-round school might sound like a terrible idea." Final Impression = "Therefore, if people want to help students learn more, year-round school should happen in more schools."
I have a dog named Boots. I taught him lots of tricks. When I tell him to, Boots will sit or lie down. He can also wave his paw to greet people. When I say, “Dance, Boots”, he will stand up on two legs and walk. What is the central idea?
The Central Idea is... Boots knows tricks
What is the difference between theme and main idea?
Theme is the moral or lesson of the story. Main Idea is what the story is about.