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Denotation vs. Connotation
Figurative Language
Text Structure
Narrator Point of View
Relevant or Irrelevant information
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The literal definition of a word is it a connotation or denotation?
What is a denotation.
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Name the figurative language in the following sentence: "Can I see you for a second?"
What is an understatement.
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Name the text structure that organizes itself by time.
What is chronological order.
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Name the narrator's point of view and explain how you know this. I went home. Tim came over. I couldn't play.
What is first person. The narrator said "I".
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Which sentence in this paragraph does not support the main idea and is thus irrelevant? My neighbor Wanda is the craziest lady in town. She only comes out at night to look in people’s windows. Newspapers from decades ago fill her living room to the ceiling. Loud singing noises can be heard from her house every morning. My other neighbor Jake thinks she’s weird. A very strange smell is coming out of her garage. Little kids fear her.
What is "my other neighbor Jake thinks she’s weird."
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Give a connotation for the word "snake".
What is evil, sneaky, not trustworthy, etc.
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Name the figurative language being used in the following sentence: I'd rather take baths? with a man-eating shark,?or wrestle a lion ?alone in the dark,?eat spinach and liver, ?pet ten porcupines,?than tackle the homework,? my teacher assigns.
What is a hyperbole.
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Name the text structure that compares similarities and differences. *Hint you could use a Venn Diagram
What is compare contrast.
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Name the narrator's point of view and explain how you know this. Tim was mad at Shay. He blamed her. Shay knew Tim would be mad, but she wanted to live her life.
What is third-person omniscient. Knowing that Tim was mad and realizing that she wanted to live her life indicates this. Also because more than one person's feeling or thoughts are being discussed.
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Which sentence in this paragraph does not support the main idea and is thus irrelevant? Disneyland is the greatest theme park in Southern California. Their rides range from thrilling to relaxing, so there is something for everybody, no matter their age. Restaurants of all kinds can be found to accommodate every taste. My cousin prefers Magic Mountain. Each and every “land” has its own theme and feel to it. A day spent at Disneyland is a good day!
What is "my cousin prefers Magic Mountain."
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Give the denotation for the word "home".
What is residence, fixed dwelling place, etc.
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Name the figurative language being used in the following sentence: A flag wags like a fishhook there in the sky.
What is a simile.
300
Name the text structure that explains how one event leads to another.
What is cause and effect.
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Name the narrator's point of view and explain how you know this. First, gather your materials. Add 1 cup sugar to flour.
What is second-person. Using words like "your" indicates second person.
300
What makes an author's argument "sound"?
What is evidence, facts, statistics, etc. that back up their claims.
400
Where is Ms. Adams from?
What is Michigan, also would have accepted Georgia.
400
Name the figurative language being used in the following sentence: The sun was beating down on me.
What is personification.
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Give an example of a cause and effect.
What is various answers.
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Name the narrator's point of view being used and explain how you know this. Tim slammed the door. He walked upstairs & read a note from Shay. He kicked her trash can & started walking.
What is third-person objective. Narrator is not revealing any thoughts or feelings, this is strictly action.
400
If someone yelled "fire" in a theater what relevant information would you need to know?
What is where are the closest exits, and where is the fire, etc.
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What is a connotation associated with the word "apple"?
What is New York City, healthy, it could even stand for sin.
500
Name the figurative language being used in the following sentence: Knowledge is a kingdom and all who learn are kings and queens.
What is a metaphor.
500
Give an example of when you would use chronological order.
What is when baking, giving driving directions, etc.
500
Give an example of third-person limited.
What is Ms. Adams was feeling happy as her students walked into her classroom.
500
Explain what makes a sentence relevant and what makes it irrelevant.
What is a sentence is relevant if it supports the main idea the author is trying to make. A sentence is irrelevant if it does not support an author's main argument.