Mrs. Greer's Reading Class

Vocabulary

100

The important message the author expresses all throughout a text- it can be a lesson or a universal truth applicable for people all over the world. 

Theme

200

Any detail in a text used to support analysis

Evidence

300

What is the literary term for vivid descriptions of how somethings looks, tastes, smells, or feels?

Imagery

400

A word that minds kind and understanding

Think: Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones

Compassion

500

A word that means never giving up- working hard to overcome obstacles

Perseverance 

Resilience 

Harlem Renaissance

100

When and where did this movement take place?

New York City in the 1920's

200

Name THREE major figures of the movement

Duke Ellington

Langston Hughes

Louis Armstrong

Bessia and Mamie Smith

Zora Neale Hurston

300

What was happening in the U.S. at this time to generate this movement?

The Great Migration

400

What instrument did Duke Ellington Play?

Piano 

500

What was the impact or achievement of this movement? Why was it important?

Achieving political and civil rights for Black Americans

Giving a voice to African Americans- expression of their experience, identity, and culture.

Thank You, Ma'am

100

Who is the author of the story?

Langston Hughes

200

Who are the two main characters of the story?

Roger and Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones

300

Why does Roger want to steal her pocketbook?

Blue suede shoes

400

How do we know Roger has changed as a result of her compassion?

He didn't steal her pocketbook, is respectful, thankful, and offers to help her.

500

What is a theme of the story?

Kindness can be more effective than punishment.

Everyone has the ability to change if given a second chance. 

Our actions impact our lives and the lives of others. 

Poetry

100

True or Fale: Poetry MUST follow the rules of grammar

FALSE

200

What is the literary term for lines grouped together- these are used to organize ideas.

Stanzas

300

What is one example of a sound device?

Rhyme

Rhythm

Meter

Alliteration

Onomatopoeia 

400

What are the three main characteristics of poetry?

Condensed language

emphasizes the musical quality of language

conveys strong emotions

500

Why did the first poems rhyme? 

Poems were passed down orally- so it made them easier to remember

Mystery

100

This word is a form of figurative language. It means to give a non-human object human characteristics

Personification

200

Name THREE factors that shape our identity

Race/ Ethnicity  

Community/ where we live

relationships/family/ friends

Interests/hobbies

Values/beliefs/religion 

300

This term refers to a non-fiction text that teaches, or informs the audience about a topic. 

Informational Article

400

What are TWO actions Duke Ellington took early in life to create a successful career for himself as a jazz musician? 

-Promoted his career while painting signs

-Took lessons

-Moved to New York and joined the community of artists in Harlem

-Sought Advice from successful musicians 

500

Who did Langston Hughes write for? Who was his main audience?

The average person