Poetry
I write, erase, rewrite
Erase again, and then
A poppy blooms.
This haiku contains 3 _____.
lines
a comparison using like or as
simile
The richest man in town was losing his hearing and he offered a large reward to anyone who could find a remedy for his condition.
What helps the reader know the meaning of remedy?
losing his hearing
She gave a bright answer.
adjective
What does inferred mean?
You have to use reason to find the answer.
stanza
repeated beginning sounds at the beginning of a series of words
alliteration
The curling iron was so hot that Martha singed her hair when she tried using it.
What helps the reader understand the meaning of the word singed?
curling iron was so hot
He gulped the coffee loudly.
adverb
What is the topic of the Unit 8 Essay?
writing
Poetry is characterized by the use of this which gives the writing a beat
rhythm
The moon is a shiny night diamond
metaphor
Max was sick of quarreling with his wife about money when all he wanted to do was enjoy her company.
What helps the reader understand the meaning of quarreling?
about money
I'm quite content reading all day.
adverb
Name a poem we read this unit
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Poems are also characterized by this which means the writer does not use as many words to communicate a point
condense
I rise
I rise
I rise
repetition
Megan did not like the new girl because she was rich, haughty, and kept her nose up high.
What helps the reader understand the meaning of haughty?
kept her nose up high
Identify the adjective-
I forgot my English notebook today.
English
Identify an author with a really unique writing style
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Name a type of poetry
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The fly was a prisoner in the screened porch
metaphor
After the quarterback from the visiting team snuck in for another touchdown, the mood over the home team's bleachers grew quite dreary.
What helps the reader understand the meaning of dreary?
visiting team snuck in for another touchdown
Identify the adverb(s)-
The friendly puppy gave a lazy sigh and flopped his tiny head sleepily on the comfy couch.
sleepily
What are the three purposes of writing?
PIE