Definitions
What is a Simile?
A comparison using "like" or "as"
Point to a line in the following poem:
Trees in the forest
Wild flowers rising in the wild vast
Enjoying the mist of morning fog;
As the sun start rising
Birds are blissfully chirping
And the flowers are happily swaying
Together with the soft swirling wind;
Oh, here comes the butterfly
Intensely watching
As the flowers gracefully swaying
Along with the soft swirling wind
Nature's Poem by Desiree C.D.
Trees in the forest (This is a line)
Wild flowers rising in the wild vast (This is a line)
Enjoying the mist of morning fog; (This is a line)
As the sun start rising
Birds are blissfully chirping
And the flowers are happily swaying
Together with the soft swirling wind;
Oh, here comes the butterfly
Intensely watching
As the flowers gracefully swaying
Along with the soft swirling wind
What is figurative language?
This is language that often makes unusual comparisons between things or ideas that help readers imagine a subject in vivid or unexpected ways.
(Ex: Imagery, Metaphors, Similes, personification, etc;)
What is plot?
The sequence of events in a story.
Read the two sentences and explain which sentence has a negative connotation.
The slim runner crossed the finish line with ease.
The skinny runner crossed the finish line with ease.
The negative connotation is the sentence using the word "skinny."
What is personification?
When something non human is given human qualities or characteristics
How many Stanzas are in the following poem:
Trees in the forest
Wild flowers rising in the wild vast
Enjoying the mist of morning fog;
As the sun start rising
Birds are blissfully chirping
And the flowers are happily swaying
Together with the soft swirling wind;
Oh, here comes the butterfly
Intensely watching
As the flowers gracefully swaying
Along with the soft swirling wind
There are three Stanzas.
What is this an example of:
She has a smile like sunshine.
Simile
What is the setting of this short story:
Maya wiped sweat from her forehead as the hot sun beat down on endless golden sand.
A dry wind pushed tiny grains against her shoes while a lonely cactus stood nearby.
She pulled her scarf over her mouth as a lizard darted across the ground and disappeared behind a rock.
In the distance, tall dunes rose like waves in a silent ocean.
Maya is in the desert.
Read the story:
The classroom was as quiet as a sleeping cat during the test.
Pencils scratched softly across the paper while everyone worked carefully.
When the bell rang, the room suddenly buzzed like a busy beehive.
What is the effect of the figurative language used to compare, "the classroom was as quiet as a sleeping cat."?
-It creates a feeling of stillness and silence
-helps the reader imagine that the classroom is very calm, quiet, and peaceful
-It suggests that students may be taking a test
What is a theme?
The message, central idea, or universal truth of a piece of literature.
What is the mood the author created in the following poem:
Trees in the forest
Wild flowers rising in the wild vast
Enjoying the mist of morning fog;
As the sun start rising
Birds are blissfully chirping
And the flowers are happily swaying
Together with the soft swirling wind;
Oh, here comes the butterfly
Intensely watching
As the flowers gracefully swaying
Along with the soft swirling wind
It is relaxing and peaceful.
What is this an example of:
The wind whistled loudly throughout the night.
Personification
What is at the top of the plot pyramid?
The Climax.
What does "haste" mean in the following sentence:
He put away his toys in a haste. His mom was going to be home soon, and he was supposed to clean his room.
It means to do something quickly.
Define Tone.
The attitude of the author. (Like the vibe of the author.)
The author of the poem says:
"with the soft swirling wind"
multiple times. What is this called and what does that mean?
It is called repetition, and the author of the poem most likely used it to show that the wind was particularly important.
What is this an example of:
He is a couch potato.
Metaphor
How does the sentence ‘Instead of giving up, Liam quickly explained what his volcano was supposed to do’ help move the plot of the story forward?
Liam was excited to present his science project, but when he opened his backpack, the model volcano was broken.
He felt nervous and worried because his class presentation was about to start.
Instead of giving up, Liam quickly explained what his volcano was supposed to do.
He used pictures from his notebook to show how the eruption would work.
His teacher and classmates still understood his project, and Liam felt proud that he didn’t quit.
It is the point where the story changes from problem to solution.
In the sentence:
After practicing every day for months, Jada felt proud of her performance in the school play.
What connotation does the word "proud" signify.
It has a positive connotation. I know because she is saying her performance went well.
Define Connotative Meaning.
It is the feeling suggested by a word or a phrase.
What is the theme of the following poem:
Trees in the forest
Wild flowers rising in the wild vast
Enjoying the mist of morning fog;
As the sun start rising
Birds are blissfully chirping
And the flowers are happily swaying
Together with the soft swirling wind;
Oh, here comes the butterfly
Intensely watching
As the flowers gracefully swaying
Along with the soft swirling wind
A possible answer:
Time flies and it is important to take moments to notice its beauty.
What figurative language is used in the following sentences, and what does it actually mean:
Time is a thief.
It is a metaphor and means that time passes quickly.
What is at the end of the plot pyramid? What does this usually lead us to understanding?
It is the resolution, and usually it helps/leads us to understanding the theme.
Read the story:
The bell rang and the students hurried into my classroom, talking and laughing.
I wrote the math problems on the board while everyone took out their notebooks.
By the end of the lesson, I reminded them to finish their homework before tomorrow.
Who is the narrator of the story and how do you know?
A teacher.
I know this because teachers are the ones who explain and tell us we have homework.