Word Detective
What does “theme” mean in a story
The central idea or message of a story.
“Even though she was upset, she tried to remain composed.” What does composed mean?
Calm, under control
What‘s the difference between literal and figurative?
Literal: words are used straightforward and clear
Figurative: It’s used to create imagery and express ideas in a creative way.
Picture: A person with a thought bubble
What vocabulary terms relates to it?
Infer
What is a simile?
A figure of speech comparing two unlike things, using like or as
Define”infer” in your own words.
To make a well informed guess or your opinion.
“He inferred from the muddy shoes that someone had been in the garden.” What does inferred mean?
To form an opinion or guess that something is true.
Summarize vs. Analyze. What’s the difference?
Summarize: An overview of key information
Analyze: Involves deeper examination and interpretation
Picture: two characters arguing
What is the vocabulary terms related to?
Conflict
What is a metaphor?
A comparison between two thing that are unrelated and does not use like or as.
What is ”conflict“ in literature?
The struggle or tension between two people in a story.
“The main theme of the story is that honesty is the best policy.” What is the theme
The message of a story
Dialogue vs. Narration. What do they each mean?
Dialogue: words spoken by the characters
Narration: the voice of a narrator providing information or context
Picture: A paper with quotes and arrows
What vocabulary term does this relate to
Evidence
What is personification?
When you give human qualities, like feelings to something that is not human.
What does “analyze“ mean when reading a passage?
To break something down into its parts and examine them.
“The author’s tone was sarcastic.“ What does tone mean?
The attitude of the speaker or writer.
Main idea vs. Theme. Explain the difference?
Main idea: What the book is mostly about
Theme: The message or moral of a book
Picture: A magnifying glass over a paragraph
What vocabulary word does this relate to?
Analyze
What is an example of a hyperbole Or definition?
I slept for a week after a tough practice.
Hyperbole is an intentional exaggeration.
Define perspective.
A character‘s viewpoint on how they perceive and interpret events and characters.
Use context clues to explain ”figurative language” in this sentence: “Her voice was music to his ears“
Her voice was pleasing and delightful to him.
Claim vs. Evidence. How do they work together?
Claim and evidence work together in a process, where you clearly state your claim, present the supporting details, then explain how the evidence reinforces the argument.
Picture: A mask changing expressions
What vocabulary word does this relate to
Tone
What of sentence are these?
The clouds were like cotton balls in the sky.
The wind whispered secrets through the tall trees.
Simile
Personification