ELA Content Terms
The claim format is...
What is claim + because + 2-3 reasons?
The definition of symbolism is...
What is the use of words or images to represent specific concepts, people, objects, or events?
The definition of a “decree” is...
What is an official order or decision, especially one made by the ruler of a country
Find an example of a FLASHBACK
What is The Watercell, etc
The climax is...
What is the turning point; point of greatest suspense or action in a story?
There are ______ layers of meaning in symbolism...
Two; Literal and Figurative
To “liberate” a country means...
What is to free from the political or military control of another country, area, or group of people
Find an example of SYMBOLISM
The Sheep, The Wine, The Jewels, The Cigarette, etc
The difference between connotation and denotation is...
What is connotation is the charge (+, -, =) of a word, while denotation is the literal meaning (definition)
The first layer of meaning of the key in chapter “The Key” is...
A gold painted plastic key that the regime gave to 14 year old boys
The connotation of the term “materialistic” is...
Negative (-)
Find and example of DIRECT CHARACTERIZATION
Marjane, Mehri, etc
The six types of conflict are...
What are person vs. person, person vs. society, person vs. nature, person vs. self, person vs. supernatural, person vs. technology
The second layer of meaning of the key is...
Represents heaven; Represents the manipulation of young boys in Iran; To lie to the young boys of Iran to convince them to join the war.
Nuptial chambers are...
Wedding or marriage burial chambers for unmarried martyrs of the war
Find and example of INDIRECT CHARACTERIZATION
Many! Be sure to explain :)
The difference between reasoning and analysis is...
What is reasoning is HOW evidence connects to claim, while Analysis is WHY it is significant.
Identify the symbol that represents the people of Iran. Why does this represent the people of Iran?
Sheep; this represents the people of Iran because
Describe a refugee and how they were treated in Iran (cite your evidence!)...
What is someone who is forced to leave their homes or their country, either because there is a war. They were treated badly
Find an example of RISING ACTION
Many! Please explain