Figurative Language
Language that means exactly what it says is... (Figurative or Literal)
Literal
What is the acronym we use to analyze context clues questions? Define each letter.
Synonym
Hints
Antonyms
Definitions
Examples
How do you make an inference?
Use background and text evidence
What graphic organizer do we use to make connections between texts?
Venn Diagram or T-Chart
What should you always do to a question?
Highlight keywords
Annotate what it is asking you to do
Answer the question in your own words
What is the acronym we use to remember figurative language? Define each letter.
Simile
Hyperbole
Refrain
Imagery
Metaphor
Personification
Determine the meaning of face as it is used in the poem.
1. a front, upper, or outer surface
2. outward appearance
3. facial expression
4. the front part of the head that in humans extends from the forehead to the chin and includes the mouth, nose, cheeks, and eyes
Definition 2
In Underface, Which of the following best identifies what the speaker means by “outside face” (Line 1)?
The face the world(everybody) sees
How is the Speaker in the poem similar to Jerome in Ghost Boys?
They both hid who they really were to the public(others).
How do you annotate a nonfiction/informational text?
determine the key idea/hashtag of each paragraph
What does the speaker mean when he says “outside face”?
The face that the world sees.
Determine the meaning of the outside as it is used in the poem.
1.the external side or surface of something.
2. not belonging to or coming from within a particular group.
3.the external appearance of someone or something
4.situated or moving beyond the boundaries or confines of.
Defintion 3
The speaker of the poem most likely feels…
Insecure, doubtful, unsure, shy, hesitant
How is the speaker in Underface different from the Women in the Civil Rights Movement?
The women in the civil rights movement were confident and vocal, while the speaker lacks confidence
What strategy do you use to analyze a poem? And define what each letter stands for?
WWAM?
W-What
W-Weird
A-Attitude
M-Message
The author's use of repetition in the poem emphasizes -
the lack of confidence he has.
Determine the meaning of whole as it is used in the poem.
1.having the same father and mother
2.being healed
3.constituting an undivided unit
4.mentally or emotionally sound
Definition 4
What can the reader conclude about the speaker?
Lacks confidence
The speaker in the poem could be described as ____ while women of color could be described as ______
Shy and bold
Doubtful and certain
Insecure and confident
How do you answer a paired-text question looking for similarities?
Look for which answer choice that contains information that applies to BOTH texts, using the either the venn diagram or box strategy.
What does "But a whole lot more like me" mean?
The inside face is more real and true to the person's identity.
The prefix under means "less, not enough" the root word face means "outward appearance". What is the meaning of the word underface?
True Identity, True Self
What is the theme in Underface?
People often hide how they truly feel
Gloria Anzaldua and the Speaker in the poem are similar in that they both:
A) Have complex identities
B) Hide their true identity from the world
C) Embrace only part of their identity
D) Can’t connect with their identity
A) Have complex identities
How do you answer a paired-text question looking for differences?
Contrast both texts, look for which answer choice contains information that applies to ONLY one text