Plot
Theme
Figurative language
RACE Strategy
Sensory Language/Imagery
100

What do you use to organize plot?

A plot diagram

100

What is theme?

 The underlying meaning of a story. It is the message the writer is trying to convey through the story.

100

"The trees waved their branches" what kind of figurative language is this?

personification

100

what does the r in race stand for?

restate the question

100

is this an example of imagery?

The tall green grass swayed in the wind.

yes

200

what is plot

the main events of a play, novel, movie, or similar work, devised and presented by the writer as an interrelated sequence.

200

What is the difference between main idea and theme?

The main idea is what the book is mostly about. The theme is the message, lesson, or moral of a book.

200

what is a simile

comparing 2 things using like or as

200

what does the a in race stand for?

answer the question

200

what is the purpose of sensory language 

to make the reader feel something

300

what is the purpose of plot?

A plot is the main structure of a story. It has a clearly defined beginning, middle, and end, with a climax and resolution built in. The plot ensures that every important element of the story is in place to make sense to the reader and keep the story moving.

300

Why is the theme important?

A story's theme is part of the reason why the author wrote the story.

300

what is a metaphor

comparing 2 things without using like or as

300

what does the c in race stand for?

cite evidence

300

what is the purpose of imagery 

to make the reader feel something

400

what does the climax mean

the most intense, exciting, or important point of something; a culmination or apex.

400

How do characters affect theme?

 Your character would behave in different circumstances that help the writer in creating plot points that drive that character into an action that supports the story's theme.

400

what is a hyperbole

exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally

400

what does the e in race stand for?

explain the evidence

400

what is imagery

Imagery simply refers to words or phrases that create a connection to one or more of the five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. It's a descriptive language that plays on the reader's senses and is tailored to invoke mental images by engaging the reader's mind on multiple levels.

500

what is the climax of The Outsiders

The climax of "The Outsiders" occurs when Johnny and Ponyboy are attacked by a group of Socs, resulting in Johnny killing Bob, one of the attackers. The event sets off a chain reaction of events that ultimately leads to the resolution of the story

500

Why do student struggle with theme?



In order to identify the theme of a text, students must also have the ability to summarize important parts of a text so that they have a clear understanding of what an entire passage says.



500

what is figurative language?

Figurative language is a type of communication that does not use a word's strict or realistic meaning. Common in comparisons and exaggerations, figurative language is usually used to add creative flourish to written or spoken language or explain a complicated idea.

500

what  does race mean

RACE stands for: Restate, Answer, Cite Evidence, Explain. As you may have guessed, RACE is not just for literature responses! However, it does make a great tool to help learners construct their answers in a clear, logical format.

500

what is sensory language?

Sensory language simply refers to words or phrases that create a connection to one or more of the five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. It's a descriptive language that plays on the reader's senses and is tailored to invoke mental images by engaging the reader's mind on multiple levels.