Figurative Language
a comparison between two unlike things that does not use the terms like or as
What is metaphor?
This text structure tells events in time order using words like first, next, then, finally.
What is chronological order/sequence?
texts that have no opinion and ONLY give facts or unbiased information.
What is informational/expository?
If reading a question, and the word "add" is present, what higher level word could it be replaced with that I often see?
What is contribute?
Before I submit my test, I need to make sure that I have __________ _______ __________.
What is answer all questions?
She was jubilant, unlike her gloomy friend,”
Which word helps you understand “jubilant.”
What is a gloomy?
This structure shows how one event leads to another using signal words like because, since, as a result.
What is cause and effect?
states an author's position about a topic and tries to get readers to agree with it.
What is argument?
"The puppy was famished after playing all day. "
What does "famished" mean?
What is very hungry or starving?
While reading a text, I can _________ ________ _______ to track my comprehension.
What is annotate/chunk the passage?
words that are different from their literal, or usual, meaning.
What is figurative language?
This structure highlights similarities and differences using words like both, however, unlike.
What is compare and contrast?
an author persuades his audience by telling a story of kids being bullied.
What is pathos?
"The arid desert had very little rainfall and almost no plants. "
What is the meaning of "arid"?
What is very dry?
When I do not know the meaning of a word, I should use ___________ ____________ to help me determine the meaning.
What is context clues?
This structure presents a problem and explains how it is solved.
What is problem and solution?
to provide evidence, backing, or proof that something is accurate/true.
What is support?
A clue where surrounding words hint at the meaning without stating it directly.
What is an inference?
when I know for certain that a particular answer choice is not the right answer, I get rid of it.
What is process of elimination/slash the trash?
the feeling suggested by a word or phrase.
What is connotative meaning?
This structure describes a topic by listing characteristics, features, or examples.
What is description?
written or spoken language used to persuade an audience.
What is rhetoric?
To take a deeper look into the text.
What is analyze?
If I do not know the answer to a question, I need to ________ it and come back to it at the end.
What is answer then flag?