Theme
True or False: A theme is about the characters in the story.
False. Themes must be universal.
Stanzas
What text structure tells events in the order they happened?
Chronological
The girl's hair was as golden as the sun's rays.
What type of figurative language is this?
Simile
Define main idea.
What the text is mostly about.
Which of the following could be a theme?
a. Friendship
b. Friendship is the most important thing in life.
c. Julia is a good friend.
b. Friendship is the most important thing in life.
The part of a drama that tells you what the actors would be doing on stage are called what?
Stage Directions
What text structure tells what happened and why?
Cause and effect
The race car was a jet roaring through the finish line.
What type of figurative language is this?
Metaphor
The details that help support the main idea are called what?
Key details
Think of the story of Cinderella. What could be a possible theme of this fairy tale?
a. Magic
b. Cinderella never gave up hope.
c. Never give up hope that your life will get better.
c. Never give up hope that your life will be better.
What is one thing that can be found in a poem, but not in prose or drama?
Meter, rhyme, rhythm, verse, stanza
"As a result of people trying to drain the swamps of the Everglades, animal populations began to decrease."
How is this text organized?
Cause and effect
The wind knocked at my window, begging to be let inside, and the thunder screamed at me loudly.
Which type of figurative language is this?
Personification
True or false: The main idea is the topic.
False: It is the Topic + Point. This makes a complete sentence.
What parts of the story do you need to analyze in order to determine the theme?
Characters' actions; how they respond to problems and challenges.
The two main types of narrators you would find in prose are what?
1st person and 3rd person
"A lot of plastic bags end up in the ocean, where sea animals can mistake them for jellyfish. One way to solve this is to ban plastic grocery bags and use reusable ones instead."
How is this text organized?
Problem/Solution
You are the apple of my eye.
Which type of figurative language is this?
Idiom
Cats are very independent creatures. They do not need to be walked outside, and they bathe themselves. Most of the time, they want to be left alone.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
Cats are independent.
Name a movie you are familiar with and determine a theme of the movie.
Answers vary.
What are two things you would find in a drama but not in poetry or prose?
Stage directions, cast of characters, acts, scenes
"Summer is the warmest time of the year in Florida. Winter, on the other hand, is a bit cooler."
How is this text organized?
Compare/Contrast
He had the Midas touch, so he quickly became very rich from his businesses.
What type of figurative language is this?
Tornadoes are extremely dangerous weather conditions. They are usually produced from thunderstorms. They can destroy houses, pick up cards, and take lives. They produce damaging winds and hail. If you are near one, take cover.
Write the main idea and one key detail of this paragraph.
Tornadoes are dangerous.
Key details vary.