Figurative Language
What does the phrase “the wind whispered through the trees” suggest?
The wind is soft and gentle
Why does an author include vivid details?
To help readers visualize the setting
What is the effect of replacing “said” with “muttered”?
It shows the speaker is quiet or unsure
What is mood?
The feeling the reader gets
How many weeks are in a year?
52
In “time slipped through his fingers,” what is the meaning?
Time passed quickly
What is the purpose of adding a sudden loud sound in a calm scene?
To create contrast and grab attention
What does the word “fragile” suggest?
What does the word “fragile” suggest?
What is tone?
The author’s attitude toward the subject
what does rla stand for?
reading language arts
Why would an author compare a city to “a roaring engine”?
To show it is loud, busy, and full of energy
Why would an author slow down a moment in a story?
To emphasize its importance
Why would an author choose “stumbled” instead of “walked”?
To show clumsiness or difficulty
Which words would create a tense mood?
Dark, silent, trembling, nervous, uneasy
what does wise stand for?
why, investigate, simplify, eliminate
What is the effect of personification in a passage?
It helps readers connect to objects by giving them human qualities
Why include sensory details (smell, sound, touch)?
To make the experience more realistic and immersive
Why would an author choose the word “lurched” instead of “moved” to describe a character walking?
To show the movement is sudden, unsteady, or out of control
Why might an author shift mood in a passage?
To show change or build suspense
In terms of reading class, what are the elements of a plot diagram?
exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
In the sentence “Her thoughts were a tangled web she couldn’t escape,” why does the author use this metaphor?
To show that her thoughts are confusing and overwhelming, making it difficult for her to think clearly
Why might an author describe a setting before introducing action?
To establish mood and prepare the reader for what’s coming
How can the author's word choice affect tone?
It shapes how the reader feels (serious, tense, joyful, etc.)
How do tone and word choice work together?
Word choice creates tone, which influences the mood
How many points could you earn through your ECR?
20