Beyond the Literal
This type of figurative language provides human like traits to objects or animals.
Group must also provide an example for points.
What is personification?
Possible example: "The moon gazed on my midnight labours..." -Frankenstein
If I put a question mark next to a paragraph as I read, I am practicing this important skill so I can interact with the text.
Annotation.
Examples: Highlighting, notes in margin, etc.
Provide a word that could eplace the underlined word in the sentence logically. "I’d hand him the dish after I’d washed it and when my hand touched his he’d start blinking a lot and would get twitchity and fumble the cloth when he tried to dry the dish."
What is to mishandle?
One inference that can be made about Deza/her new school best supported by the text.
What is that she is treated unfairly because of her skin color?
List three to five key events in sequence, also known as the plot, from the story "A Mighty Miss Malone". Then, determine the most influential character.
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3.
Answers may vary.
Must mention the following:
1. New school/setting
2. Homeless
3. Loves school, mistreated by teachers
4. Talks to Loretta
5. Helps boy/flirts with boy
MOST INFLUENTIAL CHARACTER: Ms. Needham
"Mr. Yelnats thought old smelly sneakers were his ticket to success" is an example of what form of figurative language?
What is a metaphor?
hints found within a sentence, paragraph, or passage that a reader can use to understand the meanings of new or unfamiliar words.
What are context clues?
This is a term for when the author uses a word having the same or similar meaning to other words in a sentence.
What is a synonym?
Example: Specimen and Sample
This is a conflict Rachel EXPLICITLY shares with readers.
What is the red sweater being labeled as hers?
Out of the three, this character is perhaps best suited for Class President. Explain why using 3 examples from the text.
Victor
Rachel
Deza
What is: Answers may vary, cannot be Rachel without detailed justification from the text.
Must contain at least two details from each.
This form of figurative language is used in this selection about a boy pulling a man out of a deep hole:
"It was not a mere man he was holding, but a giant; or a block of granite. The pull was unendurable. The pain unendurable."
What is a hyperbole?
Example: "My backpack weighs a ton"
Readers must make an ________ to determine that Rachel is struggling with growing older.
Inference
Example: We infer that Rachel is struggling with being older yet still feeling "three" at times, even if she only explicitly tells us about a red sweater incident.
This term refers to when he author uses a word having the same or similar meaning to other words in a sentence.
What is an antonym?
Example: Kim was anxious about the test, but Christy was not worried at all.
This is a CONFLICT that is implicit from "Eleven" or one that is implied/inferred
What is Rachel is emotional about turning eleven/feels as if she is still a child
The following quote contains what critical "key" for analyzing how characters influence the plot?
Heather and James were having a fight because she did not want to go out with him anymore.
“I can’t believe you cancelled on me again,” James said angrily. “It’s not like we have anything special going on,”
Heather replied coldly. “We haven't been going out that long.”
What is dialogue?
Rachel uses this literary device when she writes, "the way you grow old is kind of like an onion or like the rings inside a tree trunk" (Cisneros 2).
What is a simile?
An authors attitude or feelings towards a topic.
Commonly described as joyful, serious, humorous, sad, threatening, formal, informal, pessimistic, optimistic, comical, serious, romantic, neutral, accusatory, opinionated, emotional, etc.
What is the author's tone?
Example: The tone of "Eleven" is emotional.
The tone of "Holes" is inspirational/serious/lighthearted? You tell me.
This underlined term most likely means what? Carey was lethargic; she did not have enough energy to get out of bed and go to swim practice.
What is tired?
This is a DEFINITION context clue...why?
This quote is positive or negative? Why?
“Hmm, perfect again, but next time you must make sure to show all your work"
Negative, this is a conflict. Teachers mistreat/doubt Deza's abilities as a student because of her appearance and housing situation.
This character provides readers with another lens and perspective on teachers in Flint.
Who is Loretta?
These two things are being compared for this purpose in the following metaphor:
"The way you grow old is kind of like an onion or like the rings inside a tree trunk or like my little wooden dolls that fit inside the other, each year inside the next one"
2. Purpose: Helps readers understand what she is going through. Each year is layered on top of the younger years, but the younger years are still inside.
"While conceding that the applicant is talented, I argue that his experience is insufficient to allow him to thrive in this role. I propose revisiting his candidacy for promotion at a later date" maintains what tone?
What is formal/condescending/negative/arguable/etc.
Determine the meaning of the underlined term using context:
You can speak candidly to Mrs. Dodd. She is an affable guidance counselor.
What is kind, easy to talk to?
This is a context clue requiring inference..The reader is able to make an educated guess, use reasoning or background knowledge to determine the meaning of an unknown word.
“We didn’t have a official address so I couldn’t check out any books, but I still got to read."
Describe the tone of the quotation and why
What is inspirational? Deza is a homeless character who could easily be disturbed by the events from earlier that day, yet she is happy to be able to read. She will later meet a boy from Flint who one can infer is not able to read or obtain an education based upon his mannerisms. Deza is thankful despite the many obstacles she faces daily due to racism.
One could argue that Deza may not have loved school if it wasn't for this character interaction. Provide details.
What is Ms. Needham? This character provided Deza with advice. Deza used this advice when entering a new, hostile realm. Although she was treated unfairly, she was still able to find positive things about school. In addition, she treated others, such as Loretta and the boy from Flint, with kindness and respect.