Metaphor/Symbolism
What is a comparison between 2 things without using like or as?
Metaphor
What does an allusion reference?
Something that has happened in history, an event, or an idea.
Using 1 out of 5 senses to describe something
Imagery
What is a theme?
Life lesson
Is this theme correct or incorrect? Why?
The theme of Cinderella is true love.
[incorrect, life lesson needs to be about true love]
When something ______ something else it is called a symbol.
represents
Foreshadowing is when something hints at something else that will happen. This means that the audience can ____ what will happen.
Predict
Write an example of a plot event from a famous movie.
(exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution)
[a sentence example of plot]
Can there be multiple correct themes in a book?
Yes
Rewrite this theme better: The theme of Little Red Riding Hood is stranger danger.
[theme about not trusting others blindly]
Write a sentence using a metaphor comparing how someone looks with something in nature.
[appearance] compared with [animal, weather, etc.]
What is this sentence: "I have a bad feeling about this. Maybe we should turn back and leave the island."
Foreshadowing
What is this showing: In Twilight, Bella meets Edward for the first time in Forks, Washington.
Setting
What words should you not include in a theme statement?
Always or never.
Choose a Disney movie to exemplify the theme: Family is important, but your own wants are important too.
[Brave, Mulan, etc.]
What is this sentence: The divorce paperwork on the floor was a constant reminder of the worst day of his life.
Symbol
Finish the allusion: She was like _______, overall just a really beautiful girl.
[any reference to another person, event, idea in history, books, or modern day]
Create a plot event for this character: a fluffy purple and blue monster named Cookie. Write the part of plot you used.
[any plot event about this character]
What is a theme in Shrek? (Hint: Think about love)
[life lesson about love, loyalty, etc.]
Choose a movie/book to write a theme about.
[life lesson from book/movie written correctly]
Write a sentence using a symbol.
[something representing something else]
Write a 2 sentence example of foreshadowing.
[something hinting at something that will happen later]
Describe your ideal setting for a horror movie in 3 sentences.
[3 descriptive sentences]
Write a theme statement for this short story:
A thirsty crow found a pitcher with very little water at the bottom. He tried to reach it but could not, so he dropped pebbles into the pitcher one by one. Finally, the water level rose, allowing the crow to drink and satisfy his thirst.
[Don't give up when things become difficult]
Name a theme or a life lesson about love in general in 2 sentences.
[correctly written statement about love]