Poetry
True or false: All poems need to rhyme
Fasle
What is it called when a character in a story is struggling with feelings or making a decision?
Internal conflict
What is a similie?
Comparing two things using the words "like" or "as."
Unlike his boisterous brother, James was calm and quiet.
What does boisterous mean?
Loud and wild
"Don't cry wolf," and "Slow and steady wins the race" are examples of what?
Theme
What is the "paragraph" of a poem called?
Stanza
What is theme?
The lesson that you learn from the story
What is personification?
Giving human-like qualities to non-human things.
The girl was elated when she got an A+ on her test.
What does elated mean?
Happy and excited
What do you call the struggle between opposing forces in a story?
Conflict
What is the "sentence" of a poem called?
Line
How do you find the theme of a story?
Look at character development, most important plot details, word choices.
What is a hyperbole?
An extreme exaggeration
The toddler was reluctant to leave the playground. He clung to the slide and shook his head when his mom called him.
What does reluctant mean?
Unwilling or not wanting to do something.
The test was a breeze.
What type of figurative language is this?
Metaphor
When analyzing a poem's theme, what should you look at besides the words themselves?
Title, tone, figurative language, and structure
For example:
"Dark and stormy night" VS "Warm sunny day"
What is a metaphor?
Josh was unlike his meticulous sister who kept everything tidy.
What word could be used to describe Josh?
Messy, unorganized
What do we call the main character in a story?
Protagonist
If a poem repeats sounds at the beginning of words, what is that called?
For example: The whispering wind whirled through the wilted woods.
Alliteration
What is plot?
The sequence of events in a story
What is imagery?
Language that appeal to the five senses.
The lawyer's argument was inadequate; it lacked evidence, structure, and failed to persuade the jury.
What does inadequate mean?
Not good enough or lacking quality
Why would an author include a counterclaim in their argument?
To show they understand the other side of the argument and strengthen their own opinion by addressing it.