Figurative Language
Gives human characteristics to non-humans. Ex. "The trees whispered in the breeze."
Personification
What is the definition of infer?
To make a guess based on the information that was given in the text.
The reason the author writes a passage, sentence, phrase, or word
Author's Purpose
How does the author refine the theme?
The author clearly shows the universal message by making the context clear throughout the story
When a character struggles with an internal or external force.
A conflict.
Extreme exaggeration. Ex. "I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse."
Hyperbole
What is a clause?
And what is the difference between an independent and a dependent clause?
A clause consists of a subject and a verb.
An independent clause is one that can stand alone and doesnt need an extra part of the sentence to function.
The dependent clause cannot function without an additional portion.
What is the difference between the tone and the mood of the story?
The tone is the authors attitude towards the story, and the mood is the readers feelings towards the text.
What is the first thing you should do when you get your scrap sheet of paper on the day of the test?
Write your constructed response formula IMMEDIATELY.
Two consecutive lines of poetry that rhyme.
Couplets
A statement that is not meant to be taken literally. Ex. "Are you pulling my leg?"
Idiom
What is the definition of juxtaposition and give an example.
To place close together in order to compare or contrast.
Example: May vary
What are the 5 different types of text structures? Define them.
Chronological
Problem/Solution
Cause/Effect
Spatial
Compare/Contrast
What literary term can be defined as the sequence of events in a literary work?
Plot
What is the constructed response formula?
T- thesis
S-support
E- evidence
S-support
A- analyze
What is the difference between assonance and alliteration?
Alliteration is the repetition of consonant sounds and assonance is vowel the repetition of vowel sounds.
What does the word refine mean?
To make more clear in the story or text
What is the difference between subjective and objective summary?
Subjective summary includes in opinion while summarizing the text.
Objective summary does not include the opinion.
What is the effect of putting a metaphor in a sentence?
Answers May Vary
What is the name of this song and who is it by?
"Im prolific, so gifted, Im the type thats gonna go get it, no kidding."
Victory Lap-Nipsey Hussle
A recurrent symbol or motif in literature, art, or mythology.
Archetype
A statement that contradicts itself, or that must be both true and untrue at the same time.
Give an example
Paradox
Jumbo Shrimp
What does...
R yuo tryn tew go 2 de opning of Da neuu sto? i hrd Fewtr wz gone b der.
Mean?
Are you trying to go to the opening of the new store? I heard Future was going to be there?
What effect does the rhyme scheme have on a poem?
Answers May Vary
What was the most recent event that happened in Iran? ( happened 2 days ago)
Boeing 737 aircraft crashes in Iran, there were no survivors.