Figurative Language
She was as busy as a bee.
Simile
What is the setting of a story?
Time & Place of a story
Khloe's mother was very sick, so Khloe made warm chicken soup for her mother. She also made sure that her mother went to the doctor’s office, and that she stayed in bed.
The character trait that best describes Khloe is- a. Nice b. Caring c. Mean d. Selfish
What is B
The aroma of garlic is unmistakable. It's scent can be detected for days. What does aroma mean?
scent; smell; odor
What do you call the lesson of the story...the message for the reader.
Theme
It will take 100 years to climb that mountain.
Hyperbole
Which of the following best describes the setting in this sentence?
"The children played outside near the fire hydrant. Jill's tank top was drenched from all the water."
A) A snowy mountain in winter
B) A sunny summer afternoon
C) Inside a classroom
D) At night in a city
B) A sunny summer afternoon
What are character traits?
What is describe the character on the inside/outside- their personality.
If you water them regularly, you will have an abundant amount of daffodils in the spring. If you do not water them, only a few will grow. What does abundant mean?
large amount; alot
What is it a narrative?
A true story that happened to you
Her smile was like a vitamin for his heart.
Simile
If a story takes place in a haunted house at midnight, what kind of setting is this?
A) A happy and cheerful setting
B)A peaceful and calm setting
C) A scary and spooky setting
D) A busy and noisy setting
C) A scary and spooky setting
Jada saw the old lady struggling with the heavy bags and she offered to carry them for her.
What character trait describes Jada?
What is helpful, polite, etc.
The amount of money we collected for our charity surpassed, or exceeded, what he had expected. What does surpassed mean?
exceeded; went above or beyond
What does the prefix re- mean?
Examples: return, rewind
Do it again
My hair would not cooperate this morning.
Personification
3. Why is the setting important in a story?
A) It tells us what happens next
B) It helps us understand the characters and their actions
C) It introduces the main conflict
D) It shows the story’s theme
B) It helps us understand the characters and their actions
Makai had studied all night for her upcoming spelling test. She knew how to spell every single word on the list, even the longest word "permissible." When her teacher passed out the spelling test, Makai classmates groaned. Makai knew she would get a 100.
What character trait describes Makai?
What is confident, prepared, etc.
JFK was a very charismatic president. People were attracted to his charm, enthusiasm, and magnetic personality. What does charismatic mean?
charming; influential, well-liked
Cast of characters, dialogue, scenes, settings, set directions
What is a drama/play
In which part of the plot is the setting usually introduced?
A) The resolution
B) The climax
C) The rising action
D) The introduction
D) The introduction
Rafael was the kind of student who spent every second of every day working as hard as he could. You would never catch him playing around or chatting during school because he was constantly trying to do his best. When other kids had already turned their assignments in, Rafael would still be working hard to finish his to the best of his ability.
What is hardworking, great student, etc.
Rather than repress your feelings, you should let them out. Doing so will reduce your stress. What does repress mean?
to hold in; to hold back
Tomatoes were once considered poisonous. Some brave people finally took a bite of a tomato, and they survived. Now, we use tomatoes in our salads and sandwiches. Do you ever use tomato sauce or ketchup? These products are made of tomatoes. If it weren't for these brave individuals, you might not be able to enjoy ketchup with your french-fries.
The author's purpose is to a. entertain. b. persuade. c. inform.
What is c - inform?