Vocabulary
The name of the main character in the story
Protagonist
What is the name of the acronym for writing a short answer response?
RACE
What is an inference?
A conclusion/guess based off of what you know, and the text.
How many times does a good reader read a short passage/story?
Three!
She was as fast as a cheetah
This is an example of what kind of figurative language?
Simile
What is the problem in the story called?
Conflict
What is the first step when you write a short answer response?
Read the text and question
A character clenches their fists and avoids eye contact during an argument.
What can we infer?
The character is angry.
To inform, to persuade, to entertain
My pile of homework stared at me from across the room.
This is an example of what kind of figurative language?
Personification
What is the message of the story called?
Theme
What is the MOST important part of a short answer response?
Thesis statement/Claim
The student nervously adjusted his tie as he waited outside the principal's office. He had been called down during his last class. He heard raised voices from within the office.
What can we infer?
The student probably did something bad and is about to face consequences for their actions.
Name the overall difference between first person point of view, and third person point of view.
first- told by the character, "I," "me," "we."
third- told by narrator. "She," "they," "he."
A slithering snake stalked the sparrow.
This is an example of what kind of figurative language?
Alliteration
what is the difference between mood and tone?
Mood is how the reader feels.
Tone is how the author feels about the story.
What is the name of the three dots you use when taking out words in a quote?
Ellipsis
The mechanic slid out from under the car, wiping grease from his hands. He frowned, shaking his head. He walked over to the customer, his expression grim.
What can we infer?
The mechanic found a serious problem with the car, and is about to deliver the news to the customer.
Name the four things a thematic statement needs
She has a heart of gold.
This is an example of what kind of figurative language?
Metaphor
OR
Idiom
Name and define the two kinds of third person points of view.
Third person limited: Outside narrator that only knows the thoughts and feelings of ONE character.
Third person omniscient: Outside narrator that knows the thoughts and feelings of ALL characters.
Your commentary should prove the ___ NOT the ___.
Alt. wording
Your commentary should explain _____. Commentary should not be ______
Why, NOT the what.
Or.
Your answer/thesis statement. Not summary.
The student walked into the empty auditorium, the stage lights casting long shadows. He pulled a crumpled script from his backpack, and began to read aloud.
What can we infer?
The student is practicing for a play.
Name the acronym for finding indirect characterization, and what each letter represents.
S-says/speech
T-thinks/thoughts
E- effect on others
A-Actions
L-Looks
How does figurative language affect a story?
Figurative language makes the story more interesting/entertaining to read and/or it helps prove the point the author is trying to make.