Poetry
What is a stanza?
A group of lines in a poem
“The classroom was a zoo.” What type of figurative language is this?
Metaphor
This text structure shows how two or more things are alike and different.
Compare and contrast
Using context clues:
“The exhausted runner collapsed on the ground.”
What does “exhausted” mean?
Very tired
This genre tells a made-up story with characters and events.
Fiction
What is the term for the pattern of rhyme in a poem?
Rhyme scheme
“Her smile was as bright as the sun.” Identify the figurative language.
Simile
This structure explains why something happened and what happened as a result.
Cause and effect
“The teacher’s instructions were vague.”
What does “vague” most nearly mean?
Unclear
This genre is based on real facts and information.
Nonfiction
This refers to the overall feeling or mood of a poem.
Tone (or mood—accept both if justified)
“The wind whispered through the trees.” What type is this?
Personification
In this structure, events are told in the order they happened.
Chronological order (sequence)
“The bright light was blinding.”
Which context clue type is used?
Synonym (or inference—accept with reasoning)
A story with a moral lesson, often using animals as characters.
Fable
When a poem tells a story with characters and events, it is called this type of poem.
Narrative poem
“I’ve told you a million times!” Identify the figurative language.
Hyperbole
A passage explains a problem and then offers one or more solutions. Identify the structure.
Problem and solution
“The desert was arid, receiving almost no rainfall.”
What does “arid” mean?
Dry
A story that includes magic, talking animals, or unrealistic events.
Fantasy
What is the difference between free verse and structured poetry?
Free verse has no set rhyme or rhythm, while structured poetry follows a pattern
Explain the difference between a simile and a metaphor.
A simile uses “like” or “as” to compare; a metaphor compares directly without them
A text describes a topic by listing characteristics, features, or examples.
Description
What strategy helps you determine the meaning of unknown words using surrounding text?
Context clues
What genre includes poems and uses figurative language and structure?
Poetry