Figurative Language
What type of figurative language is?
Simile
Who is narrating the text?
A narrator outside of the text
"Referee's whistle went off like a shrieking bird."
How does this figurative language contribute meaning?
It describes what the whistle sounded like.
It uses names like Sadie, Richie and Mama
What type of figurative language is, "Mama was her sun"?
Metaphor
What do we learn about other character perspectives when the text is narrated in third person?
We learn what all of the characters are thinking.
"Mama was her sun"
What does this show about Sadie and her mom's relationship?
Sadie's mom is very important to her.