Poetry Elements
two or more words that repeat the same end sounds. Ex: send, bend, trend.
Rhyme
I had finally gotten used to being weightless. It became a comfortable feeling. I especially liked floating by the window to see the planet Earth below.
Who am I?
Astronaunt
Conversation in a play
dialogue
This is the beginning where the characters and settings are introduced
Exposition
Score!
It didn’t work the first time,
And I wanted to just quit.
But my father taught me better,
So I gave it another hit.
Failing two times is difficult,
And three times is even more.
But worth it on my fourth try,
When I finally got to score.
If at first you don't succeed, try again.(answers may vary).
a group of lines in a poem. People often mistakenly call them paragraphs.
Stanza
The room was dark and quiet. We heard Carl and his mother come in the front door talking. I heard two girls in the corner giggle nervously. Another girl told them to be quiet. I hid behind the table where the cake and presents were set out. The tension in the room grew as we waited for them to open the door. Where am I?
Birthday surprise
Scene
How the story ends and the problem is solved.
Resolution
During partner time, Victoria chose her best friend to work with. They had 20 minutes to complete their assignment, but played Minecraft together instead. When it was time to turn in their assignment, their teacher saw and was furious and the two students. Victoria and her best friend earned detention and got grounded at home.
The theme is to use your time wisely (answer may vary).
The lesson that can be learned.
Theme
As I entered the door, I thought this was a great way to end the day. The chalkboard menu had a list of specialties, like sundaes and banana splits. I looked at all the flavors. Chocolate is my favorite, but peppermint sounded good, too. Where am I?
Ice Cream Shop
Actor who speaks only to the audience about the story
Narrator
The events that lead up to the story and it builds suspense.
The rising action.
The new student at Ben’s school, Ramesh, had just moved to the United States from India. Ben assumed Ramesh could not speak English very well. At the lunch table, Ben sat by Ramesh and said slowly and loudly, “Hi, my name is Ben! This is called ‘pizza.’” He motioned to the pizza on his tray. Ramesh smiled and said in perfect English, “Yes, it’s one of my favorite foods!”
Don't judge a book by its cover (answers may vary).
a comparison of one thing to another using the connecting words like or as. Ex: He is like a lion in the field.
Simile
Nicole came out of the elevator in her apartment building. She ran to the curb and held up her arm to hail a taxi. When she hopped in, she said, “Please take me to 345 45th Street.” What can you infer about Nicole's place of residency?
Lives in the city.
This provides directions that tells characters how to act and how to say their lines.
Stage Directions
The problem in the story
Conflict
You can be your own best friend or own worst enemy (answers may vary).
giving human characteristics to an animal, object or abstract concept
Personification
a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning. It is an educated guess based on observation and background knowledge
Inference
is a person, animal, being, creature, or thing in a story.
Character
The most intense or suspenseful part in the story.
The climax
What is the theme of Akbar and Birbal's First Meeting?
Work smarter not harder (answers my vary).