Review 1
A piece of writing that tells about a memorable time in the writer's life.
-To persuade
-To inform
-To entertain
Authors purpose.
What is another word for problem?
Conflict.
Made up of 2 or more lines.
A stanza
When the problem reaches its greatest point of tension.
The golden sun dips low in the sky,
A breeze dances through fields of rye.
Crickets chirp in a symphony clear,
Calling the dusk, drawing it near.
The river hums in a tranquil tune,
Bidding farewell to the fading moon.
The flowers sway with a gentle nod,
Their petals kissed by the hand of God.
Shadows stretch as the day grows thin,
The quiet night's song begins again.
The earth feels soft beneath my feet,
A tender retreat, serene and sweet.
The fireflies spark in fleeting light,
Guiding the weary into the night.
Their glow tells tales of an ancient past,
Where dreams were woven to forever last.
Their dance writes poems upon the air,
A fleeting beauty, beyond compare.
The forest whispers its secret lore,
Of travelers lost and tales of yore.
Each rustling leaf, a voice untamed,
Each broken twig, a step unnamed.
The echoes swirl in the evening breeze,
Mysteries wrapped in the cloaking trees.
At last, the stars emerge to see,
A sky alive with eternity.
The meadow rests in the moon’s embrace,
Each blade of grass holds the night’s grace.
And as I stand in the shadowed glow,
I feel the peace only nature can show.
How many stanzas does this poem contain?
Five.
Made up of 6 lines.
Sestet.
Plot: The part of a story where the conflict has completely resolved.
Resolution.
Which word has the same denotation as "superior"?
A. Best
B. Average
C. Lower
D. Normal
A. Best.
Beneath the twilight’s tender touch, towering trees tangled their tired branches in whispered harmony.
What literary device is being used in this sentence?
Alliteration.
The feeling or emotion behind a word.
Connotation.
The rain fell softly, the rain fell steadily, the rain fell endlessly through the night.
What literary device is used in this sentence?
Repetition.
-A story that takes place during an actual historical event
-A story that combines a real-life setting with fictional characters and details
-A story that uses real-life and fictional elements to express a theme
Historical Fiction
A poem that uses literary devices like alliteration and repetition.
A lyric poem.
Plot: The beginning of a story.
Exposition.
The golden sun dips low in the sky,
A breeze dances through fields of rye.
Crickets chirp in a symphony clear,
Calling the dusk, drawing it near.
The river hums in a tranquil tune,
Bidding farewell to the fading moon.
The flowers sway with a gentle nod,
Their petals kissed by the hand of God.
Shadows stretch as the day grows thin,
The quiet night's song begins again.
The earth feels soft beneath my feet,
A tender retreat, serene and sweet.
The fireflies spark in fleeting light,
Guiding the weary into the night.
Their glow tells tales of an ancient past,
Where dreams were woven to forever last.
Their dance writes poems upon the air,
A fleeting beauty, beyond compare.
The forest whispers its secret lore,
Of travelers lost and tales of yore.
Each rustling leaf, a voice untamed,
Each broken twig, a step unnamed.
The echoes swirl in the evening breeze,
Mysteries wrapped in the cloaking trees.
At last, the stars emerge to see,
A sky alive with eternity.
The meadow rests in the moon’s embrace,
Each blade of grass holds the night’s grace.
And as I stand in the shadowed glow,
I feel the peace only nature can show.
What type of stanza is used in this poem?
Sestets.
On a warm summer night, Ella chased fireflies across the yard, her jar glowing like a tiny lantern. The fireflies lit up the darkened field, their soft golden flashes weaving through the tall grass like scattered sparks from a hidden campfire. Fireflies glow because of a chemical reaction in their bodies called bioluminescence, which helps them attract mates or ward off predators. Each flicker felt like catching a star, and Ella laughed as one landed gently on her nose.
What is the author's purpose?
-To entertain
-To inform
-To describe
The literal meaning of a word.
Denotation.
The chair sits still, a shadow remains,
Echoes of laughter turned to pain.
The world moves on, but here I stay,
Haunted by loss, day after day.
What tone is the poet trying to communicate in regards to his subject?
Sad.
The act of eliminating answer choices that you know are not correct.
Process of elimination.
When Bob and Warrior fight the Stallion.
The climax of "Black Cowboy, Wild Horses".
The suffix that means "capable of"
-able
The meaning of the root word -dom-
Lord or master.
If the root word -dom- means Lord or master, what does "freedom" mean?
The forest was full of perplexing paths, each one leading in a different direction. Some trails seemed to disappear into thick bushes, while others twisted and turned unexpectedly, making it difficult to know which way to go. As I wandered, I couldn’t help but feel confused about which path would lead me out.
What is most likely the meaning of the word perplexing?
Confusing.