Positive or Negative
cheap
cheap
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negative
The term that means "a comparison between two or more things that do not use the words 'like' or 'as.'
Metaphor
What is topic?
Topic is the big idea. It is usually one word like friendship, trust, etc..
Examine the parts of something in detail.
What is the acronym used for the introduction?
HIT
Hook, Information, Thesis
adventurous
adventurous
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positive
This type of figurative language compares two things using "like" or "as."
What is theme?
moral of the story
Text evidence is used to support your answer.
What acronym is used when writing a body paragraph?
RACE
Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain
remind
remind
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positive
The term that means 'the repetition of sounds at the beginning of the words'
Alliteration
What is the difference between theme and topic?
Theme is what the author wants you to learn and topic is the big idea of the text.
To 'cite' means to...
to quote as evidence to support a response.
What is the acronym used when writing the conclusion?
HOME
Hype the thesis, Opinion, Make Connections, and End
humid
humid
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negative
This type of figurative language means giving human qualities to non-human or non-living things.
Personification
What is one theme from The Lightning Thief?
Anyone can be a hero, do not underestimate yourself, acceptance of your identity, etc..
To 'make inferences' means...
to use your understanding of a text and your own experiences; to draw conclusions.
What is a 'rebuttal'?
A rebuttal is a response to the counterargument that shows why your position is stronger.
fragrant
fragrant
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positive
What type of figurative language is this? "I'm so hungry I could eat a cow."
Hyperbole
What is one theme from Hatchet?
patience is key, observe your surroundings, appreciation for the natural world, etc..
What is the difference between 'explicit' and 'implicit'?
Explicit means it is clearly expressed and leaves no room for doubt.
Implicit means it is implied but not stated directly.
What is a 'counter argument'?
A counter argument shows that you understand the other side's position.