Intro to Poetry and Poetry Composition
What is a stanza in a poem?
What's the difference between revising and editing?
Revising is improving ideas, editing is correcting grammar and spelling
What point of view is usually used in personal narratives?
First person ("I", "my", "me")
What is a theme in literature?
A universal message or lesson
What does text structure refer to?
The way a text is organized
What is imagery?
Descriptive language that appeals to the senses
What are the three main parts of a personal narrative?
Beginning, middle, end
What is a central idea?
The main point the author wants to make
What is an author's purpose?
The reason the author wrote the text: to inform, persuade, or entertain
Identify the poetic device: "Boom! The thunder shook the sky."
Onomatopoeia
What can you use to make the reader feel like they're right there with you as the experience takes place that will appeal to their senses?
Sensory details (descriptive adjectives)
Give an example of one signal word for cause and effect.
"Because", "therefore", "as a result"
Give a line of poetry that includes personification.
Example: "The sun stretched its arms across the sky."
What does the climax of a personal narrative represent?
The most intense or emotional moment of the story
How do details support a central idea?
What is the meaning of the word "claim" in an argumentative article?
The main argument the author is trying to prove
What mood is created by this line: "The silence hung heavy in the empty hall?"
Sadness, tension, or loneliness
What should the conclusion of a personal narrative do?
Reflect on the experience or share what was learned
What is the difference between theme and main idea?
Theme is a message in a fiction story, main idea is a point in a nonfiction story
How can you determine is a source is credible?
Check the author's qualifications, date, and publisher