Theme
What is theme?
Theme is a hidden message or lesson the author wants the reader to learn in the story
What does I stand for in IVF
Identify the title and author
What are the five parts of plot
exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
What is simile?
a comparison of two unlike things, using the words like or as
Identify the figurative language.
Her eyes were sparkling emeralds.
metaphor
What is the theme of this passage?
Kim had gone through her closet with her mom over the weekend. She remembered a new girl at school who always seemed to wear the same pants over and over. Kim wondered what she could do with those clothes. She handed the new girl a bag as she passed her in the hallway.
It is better to give than receive
It is important to give to those who don't have anything
Extend a caring hand to those in need
What does V stand for in IVF
Verb (what the text does)
teaches, shows, tells, explains, etc.
What is the highest point of the story? Where the issue reaches its worst point...
climax
What is metaphor?
comparison of two unlike things without using the words like or as
What is personification?
when you give human characteristics to something that is not living
What is the theme of the passage?
There was a ragged old woman following behind me as I walked down each isle. She had a strange look on her face, as her missing teeth distorted her smile. I rushed to try to avoid her, as I was a little nervous about what she might do. Come to find out, I dropped some money and she was trying to return it to me.
Don't judge a book by its cover
What does F stand for in IVF
Finish the thought by stating the main idea
What is introduced in the exposition?
The setting and characters
What is literal language?
When you say what you mean. There is no hidden meaning
Identify the figurative language
The angry flood waters slapped the house.
personification
What is the theme of the passage?
She sobbed for hours trying to think of a way out of having to tell her father she wrecked her new car. After stewing over it for quite some time, she called her father on his cell phone. “Thank you,” he said.
It is important to be honest, because lying can get you in even more trouble.
True or False
IVF statement is the first sentence to your summary paragraph
true
What happens in the resolution?
All loose ends are tied up. The problem is solved
What is figurative langauge?
When you have to figure out a deeper meaning
identify the figurative language
The trophy glistened like gold in the sun during the awards ceremony.
simile
True or False
Themes can be just one word
false, it is a sentence that describes a lesson that can be applied to everyone.
There is an article titled "Why school uniforms" by Amanda Johnson discussing the negatives of school uniforms and how schools should allow students to have self expression.
Create an IVF statement with this information
Why school uniforms by Amanda Johnson explains the negative impact of uniforms on self expression
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What 3 things make up setting?
time, place, and mood
What is a hyperbole?
an extreme exaggeration
identify the figurative language
I’ve told you a million times to clean up your room!
hyperbole