The car is a dinosaur so we better buy a new one.
Meaning?
The car is very old.
The car was truly made in prehistoric times.
The car is very new.
The car is very old.
What does plot mean?
-a sequence of events in a story
-a problem between two characters
-the lesson the reader understands
-story events in random order
-a sequence of events in a story
-Carry your laptops with two hands at all times.
-Jason was the best player.
Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.
Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow.
How many lines are in this poem?
8
The clock on the wall laughed at me as I tried to finish my test before class ended.
Which Figurative Language?
Personification
What is the exposition of a story's plot?
-the most exciting part
-when problems are solved
-the beginning; characters & setting are introduced
-the problem that starts the story's action
the beginning; characters & setting are introduced
"You can do it!" shouted her father, as he pushed Chloe and let go. She was going on her own, but suddenly fell. She cried, but said, "Again, daddy!" This time she went farther but fell into the ditch. A few moments later, she was riding down the street, smiling from ear to ear.
Which best represents the theme or moral?
-You should sacrifice for others.
-Give up when things are tough.
-When you are greedy, you will fall down.
-You should never give up.
-You should never give up.
-Joannaʼs hair was a little messy when she got to school.
Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.
Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow.
How many stanzas are in this poem?
2
I waited a million years for my ride to get to the house.
hyperbole
What is the climax of a story's plot?
-the problem that starts the series of events at the beginning
-the part when the reader understands a lesson
-the part where characters and setting are introduced
-the most exciting part; a turning point
the most exciting part; a turning point
-Old people are always mean
-Don't judge a book by its cover
-You should be aware of others
-It takes courage to stand up to bullies
-Don't judge a book by its cover
Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.
Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow.
What type of figurative language is being used in Line 3 "Life is a broken-winged bird"
Metaphor
"I am as hungry as a bear!" The kind of figurative language used here is _______
simile
The ending when the major conflict has been wrapped up and the reader understands the theme...
-falling action
-rising action
-climax
-resolution
-resolution
-Lunch is best when it's crowded
-Be nice
Bryan had to feed his pet every day.
Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.
Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow.
What type of figurative language is being used in Line 2 "For if dreams die"
Personification
"The raindrops danced on the tabletop." The kind of figurative language used here is _______
personification
What is the conflict?
-the people or animals in a story
-the time and place of events
-the problem or challenge
-the lesson a reader understands
-the problem or challenge
-It takes courage to accomplish your goals
-You should never give up
-It takes loyalty to reach your dreams
-People make sacrifices for others
-It takes courage to accomplish your goals
-Your dog dug a hole in the yard
-The rain made a hole in the yard
-Your dog dug a hole in the yard
If you always try your best
Then you’ll never have to wonder
About what you could have done
If you’d summoned all your thunder.
And if your best
Was not as good
As you hoped it would be,
You still could say,
“I gave today
All that I had in me.”
What is the message/lesson this poem teaches?
-Sometimes you can work hard and it won't be enough.
-Always try your best, because you will never regret it.
-Work hard only on things that you like to do.
-Help others as much as you can to become your best.
-Always try your best, because you will never regret it.