Theme
Figurative Language
Literary Elements
Phillis's Big Test
Critical Vocab
100
What is theme?
Theme stands for "the message."
100
Read the sentence.
Her love for her children is as constant as the passing of time.
What is the figurative language that goes with this sentence?
Simile
100
What are the 4 literary elements?
Plot, events, characters, and setting (where and when)
100
Why did Phillis begin writing poetry?
A. She had to teach the Wheatleys’ twins.
B. She needed to earn extra money.
C. She was inspired by reading it.
D. She was bored with Latin.
C. She was inspired by reading it.
100
What is the meaning of consented?
Agreeing to something.
200
Is theme directly stated in a passage?
No
200
Read the sentence.
The tall trees were curtains that surrounded us during our picnic.
What is the figurative language that goes with this sentence?
Metaphor
200
What are the parts of setting?
where the story takes place and when the story takes place
time and place
200
According to the passage, why does Phillis care so much about passing her test?
A. She wants to publish a book.
B. She wants to return to her family in Africa.
C. She wants to get a job that pays more money.
D. She wants to thank the Wheatley twins for teaching her.
A. She wants to publish a book.
200
What is the meaning of sheaf?
A bundle of papers.
300
Read the sentence.
"Despite their differences, the two friends always had each other's backs, proving that true friendship can withstand any challenge."
What is the theme?
Friendship
300
Read the sentence.
My computer argued with me last night and refused to work!
What is the figurative language that goes with this sentence?
Personification
300
What is the difference between first and third person POV?
First person: the narrator is inside the story
Third person: the narrator is outside of the story
300
What was the main conflict, or problem, in Phillis's Big Test?
Phillis wanted to publish her book of poems but since she was a young slave girl, no one believed they were her words. She had to testify to prove they were her poems.
300
What is the meaning of outcome?
The way something turns out or what happens at the end of it.
400
Read the sentence.
"After countless failed attempts, the young inventor finally perfected his design, showcasing the determination needed to achieve goals."
What is the theme?
Perseverance; don't give up
400
Read the sentence.
Owls screech through the night and keep us awake when we are camping.
What is the figurative language that goes with this sentence?
Onomatopoeia
400
What is characterization, or character analysis? What kinds of things do we look at when analyzing a character?
how a character looks, acts, thinks, and feels
400
What was the event that kept Phillis from almost turning around and leaving the court house?
Susanna Wheatley's words, "Your talent will speak for itself."
400
What is the meaning of advised?
To tell your ideas to someone about what he or she should do.
500
Read the sentence.
"The small act of offering a homeless person a warm meal brought a smile to their face, reminding everyone that even little gestures can make a big difference."
What is the theme?
Kindness
500
Read the sentence.
You must play your cards right to win at the game of life.
What figurative language goes with this sentence?
Idiom
500
Label the PLOT diagram.
500
What was the problem and resolution of the story?
Conflict: Phillis wanted to publish her poems but no one believed they were her own poems. She had to testify to prove they were hers.
Resolution: Phillis passed her test with flying colors and published her first book of poems. She became the first African American poet.
500
What is the meaning of content?
The feeling of agreement or acceptance of something.