Figurative Language
Directly compares two things using "like" or "as."
What is a simile?
the ordered pattern of rhymes at the ends of the lines of a poem or verse
What is rhyme scheme?
A historical account detailing the steps leading up to a war. Is an example of what kind of text structure?
Chronological Order
I searched my room, a frantic scene,
The shelves, the drawers, places unseen.
But then I paused, took a deep breath,
And found it hiding beneath my desk.
Problem and Solution
the main idea or message that an author conveys in a piece of writing, art, or music
What is theme?
Gives human qualities to non-human things
What is personification?
poetry that does not rhyme or have a regular meter
What is free verse?
A scientific article discussing how pollution impacts the environment. Is an example of what kind of text structure?
Cause and Effect
The sun climbs high with a golden glow,
It wakes the world, makes flowers grow.
But when it sets, the colors fade,
The dark replaces light displayed.
Compare and Contrast. Sun Rise VS Sunset.
Through storms and sun, you stayed so near,
A calming voice, a source of cheer.
With every step, your strength I see,
A friend, a guide, you’re family to me.
What is the theme?
Loyal Bond/Friendship
An extreme exaggeration
What is Hyperbole?
a strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound
What is rhythm?
A paragraph comparing the features of two different types of phones. Is an example of what kind of text structure?
Compare and Contrast
The rain poured down, the skies turned gray,
It soaked the earth in its gentle way.
And flowers bloomed, their colors bright,
A world renewed by the stormy night.
Cause and Effect
The mountain’s steep, the wind may howl,
But step by step, I claim my goal.
Each stumble's lesson lights my way,
And closer comes the break of day.
What is the theme?
Perseverance/Never give up
The children coming in from recess were as loud as a herd of elephants. What is this an example of?
This is an example of a metaphor?
correspondence of sound between words or the endings of words, especially when these are used at the ends of lines of poetry
What is rhyme?
This is the definition of what kind of text structure. Provides detailed information about a person, place, or thing, focusing on its characteristics.
Description
The sun arises, the birds take flight,
The morning hums with golden light.
The noon burns bright, a bustling spree,
Then twilight falls, soft shadows free.
Chronological Order
The daisies sway in a gentle breeze,
The song of birds floats through the trees.
The golden sun warms earth and sky,
A moment’s peace as time drifts by.
What is the theme?
Nature's Beaty/Outside Weather/Nature
A good cook could cook as many cookies as a good cook who could cook cookies. What is this an example of?
This is an example of alliteration?
a short, unrhymed Japanese poem that is traditionally written in three lines with 17 syllables in a 5-7-5 pattern
What is Haiku?
What text structure is this? Outlines steps to complete a task in a specific order.
Process/Directions
The trees stand cloaked in icy white,
Their branches glint in the pale moonlight.
The snow lays thick, a silent sheet,
A frozen world beneath my feet.
Description
Books spread wide, the lamp burns bright,
Thoughts take flight in the still of night.
With every page, new worlds unfold,
Knowledge earned is richer than gold.
What is the theme?
Being studious/Great student/Good student