Main Idea/ Theme
The most important idea the author wants the reader to take away
main (central) idea
_________ is the feeling the reader gets as he/she reads the text.
mood
A type of writing that attempts to convince the reader that the author's beliefs or side is right
argumentative
What type of figurative language is being used?
The air conditioner sounded like nails on a chalkboard.
simile
everything that happens in a story
plot
The life lesson or moral of the story the author wants readers to take away
theme
The author's attitude or feelings towards the writing is the ________.
tone
A type of writing that attempts to tell a story
narrative
'The leaves danced in the wind'
What type of figurative language is being used?
personification
the TIME and PLACE in which a story happens
setting
Three Little Pigs: Theme or Main Idea?
“ Three pigs build houses out of different materials, and the Big Bad Wolf tries to blow each house down.”
Main Idea
"The meat was tough, the soup was cold, and the pie was clammy. When the waitress came by to ask how everything was, I just looked up at her and rolled my eyes. Enough said."
What is the TONE of this passage?
irritated / annoyed / angry
A type of writing that attempts to teach the reader about a topic or idea
informative / expository
I waited a million years for my ride to get to the house.
What type of figurative language is being used?
hyperbole
the turning point in a story is known as the _________.
climax
Three Little Pigs: Theme or Main Idea
“Hard work and dedication pays off.”
theme
"Trey looked out the window. The rain was still pouring down. There's no way the game would still be on with this weather. He sighed and threw his glove on the bed."
What is the MOOD of this passage?
disappointed /upset
The purpose of Argumentative Writing is to __________ the reader to agree with the author.
A. Inform
B. Entertain
C. Persuade
C. persuade
Shrek is the sun in my life;my world revolves around him.
What type of figurative language is being used?
metaphor
What are the words used for-
'the good guy' in the story
'the bad guy' in the story
-protagonist
-antagonist
Which is an example of theme?
A. One person can make a difference.
B. Missy knew she would always be grateful.
C. The donkey was stubborn and did not change.
D. Sir John became famous for slaying the dragon.
A. One person can make a difference.
Dear Dad,
Congratulations on completing your first marathon! I know you set this goal a long time ago, and you worked really hard to achieve it. You have shown me that if I work hard, I can achieve my goals, too!
-Kaleb
Which word best describes the tone of this note?
proud
What is the author's purpose?
The Food Group Pyramid tells how to eat healthy. It shows how food is divided into six groups. It is important to eat foods taht belong to each group every day. The pyramid helps show how much of each you should eat.
inform
The rope SNAPPED in half, and the panic in the climber's face was evident.
What type of figurative language is being used?
onomatopoeia
In order, what are the 5 parts that make up a plot?
exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution