Poetry
What are two features of a villanelle poem?
Possible answers:
19 lines
6 stanzas
2 refrains (lines 1 & 3 of poem used)
ABA rhyme scheme for first 5 stanzas
ABAA rhyme scheme for 6th stanza
Iambic Pentameter
What is the author's purpose in the passage below?
While still on the boat, I read about Hawaiian green sea turtles: their large carapace, or top shell; their long life span; and their plant diet. Later, when I dropped into the water to snorkel, I was reminded how startlingly different study and experience can be.
Once I entered the water, I saw its shadow in the distance. It was a big one, maybe four feet long, waving its winglike limbs slowly through the blue. It moved gently in my direction, head outstretched, gliding with the swaying motion of the surf and dipping to graze on the seagrass-lined rocks below. Its giant carapace was suddenly washed in sunlight—an oval of symmetrical plates, each patterned in swirling yellow-gold. I floated above at the surface, hoping not to disturb the turtle, the low pulse of waves in my ears.
A. to describe a snorkeling encounter with a green sea turtle
B. to inform readers on the size of green sea turtles
A. to describe a snorkeling encounter with a green sea turtle
Part A: What type of figurative language is being used in the example
Part B: What is the deeper meaning of the figurative language example.
Ex: "His mind raced with thoughts"
Part A: Personification
Part B: He had many thoughts on his mind / was overwhelmed
Describe Ethos, Logos, and Pathos
*Answers will vary*
Which point of view does the narrator use in the passage?
Mr. Campbell, the minister of Essendean, was waiting for me by the garden gate, good man! He asked me if I had breakfasted; and hearing that I lacked for nothing, he took my hand in both of his and clapped it kindly under his arm.
First Person POV
Read the poem and explain the meaning of the last stanza.
The clouds were as dark as midnight,
Rain soaking the world through.
My cousins Brad and Chad and I
Needed something else to do.
Brad found a stack of papers
By the staircase in the hall,
Chad folded up some paper boats—
Some long, some short, some tall.
We took them to the hilltop,
Where the rain had made some streams,
And raced them to the bottom
With whoops and yells and screams.
We'll get to ride in real boats,
When the weather's not so bad,
But when the skies are pouring rain,
I can count on Brad and Chad.
The narrator thinks that Brad and Chad are good at coming up with rainy weather activities.
What is the main idea of the passage:
Eric gripped the bat in his hands. His palms were sweaty, but he took a deep breath as he stepped up to the plate. He had to score a run, or his team would lose the game. When the pitcher threw a fastball, Eric’s reflexes took over and he heard the “Crack!” of the bat hitting the ball. His heart raced with excitement as he ran to first base. He was safe!
The main idea of this passage is:
A. Eric plays baseball.
B. Eric scores a homerun.
C. How to play baseball.
D. Eric overcomes his nerves and makes it to first base.
D. Eric overcomes his nerves and makes it to first base.
Part A: What is the figurative language being used
Part B: What deeper meaning does the figurative language suggest?
"A simple change of scenery can be like an ice-cold lemonade on a warm summer day."
Part A: Simile
Part B: Spending time in a different place can be refreshing
Explain Claim, Counterclaim, and Rebuttal
*Answers will vary*
Part A: What is a theme?
Part B: Does Theme 1 or Theme 2 best match with the quote below?
Quote: "Maybe the sword does have some magic, but it depends on the warrior who wields it."
Theme 1: You must learn new things slowly and thoughtfully.
Theme 2: The power of a tool lies with its user.
Part A: A message about life
Part B: Theme 2- The power of a tool lies with its user.
What is the main theme of the poem?
The clouds were as dark as midnight,
Rain soaking the world through.
My cousins Brad and Chad and I
Needed something else to do.
Brad found a stack of papers
By the staircase in the hall,
Chad folded up some paper boats—
Some long, some short, some tall.
We took them to the hilltop,
Where the rain had made some streams,
And raced them to the bottom
With whoops and yells and screams.
We'll get to ride in real boats,
When the weather's not so bad,
But when the skies are pouring rain,
I can count on Brad and Chad.
You can still have a good time when something goes wrong.
What text structure is being used below?
As Africa's population of wild lions decreases, Tanzania's Ruaha National Park provides an important habitat for the remaining lion population. However, lions and local villagers living around the park often come into conflict: lions kill valuable livestock, and villagers shoot the lions. To address this issue, the Ruaha Carnivore Project has worked closely with villagers. The Project has introduced stronger fences, warning systems, and guard dogs to reduce livestock losses. To further encourage animal conservation, the Project provides education about the importance of protecting lions. Importantly, the Project has also provided benefits, such as local health care and scholarships, to compensate villagers for the dangers they endure. These efforts have paid off, as both the villagers' livestock losses and lion deaths have declined.
Problem - Solution
Part A: What figurative language is being used
Part B: What deeper meaning does the figurative language suggest?
"He reads incessantly; new ideas are food for his mind."
Part A: Metaphor
Part B: He is stimulated by new ideas
Select the best evidence to support the statement that in nature, sweet foods are more likely to be safe and nutritious than bitter foods.
A. Primates love sweet food for many reasons.
B. The primate instinct for sugar is adjustable depending on the season.
C. Sweetness is the best indicator for ripeness. This means that food is ready to be eaten.
C. Sweetness is the best indicator for ripeness. This means that food is ready to be eaten.
Explain the connotation and the denotation of the word "Slay" in modern society.
Connotation: To do something well
Denotation: To kill