The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.

Example: Ms. Caudill's students were seriously sickened by her super cringy sense of humor.

A comparison using like or as.

Example: Sometimes teaching middle school can feel an awful lot like teaching 3rd grade.

An expression that is meant to be taken figuratively, not literally.

Example: When Ms. Caudill was complaining to a teacher about a student, that very student came into the classroom. "Speak of the Devil!" Ms. Caudill whispered.

Words that resemble the sound they describe.

Example: Poe used this in The Raven when he wrote, "...suddenly there came a tapping, As of someone gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door," to mimic the sound the Raven was making on his door.

A comparison of two things without using like or as.

Example: I panicked when Ms. Caudill asked me to answer the question. My brain quickly turned into that scene from Spongebob where everything's on fire.

A figure of speech that refers to a person, place, thing, or event (Ms. Caudill calls these inside jokes).

Example: When a student interrupted Ms. Caudill for the fourth time in one class period, she responded with, "Alright Kanye, you're clearly not going to let me finish. One more time and I'm calling home."

A extreme exaggeration to show emotion or humor is called a/an:

Example: When Ms. Caudill asked the student to take their phone to the office, they curled up on the floor and screamed, "I'd rather you shave my entire head than take me phone down!"

When the Wind is low, and the sea is soft, and the lightning plays.

Now that I am without you, all is desolate; All that was once so beautiful is dead

I could grow very still like an old stone on a hill

How sweet the sobbing violin.

Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia?

What is the meaning of this simile? "My mom can be as fiery as a volcano when I don't do my chores on time."

The "eyes" through which we read a story, or the point from which a story is told is called what?

The way one is raised, religion one was/wasn't a part of, happy or traumatic events in one's life, political views, etc. can all affect your....

A mental leaning towards one belief, it means that a writer prefers one idea over another or does not give equal chance to another idea.

First person POV is when:

Second person POV is when:

3rd person omniscent POV is when:

Which word in the sentence below indicates the first person point of view?

While I struggled to get her inside, she accidentally bumped her head on the doorframe of the stable.

The voice the author takes on in the story; the person/character telling the story

As I grazed in the field, I realized that there were not any other animals around. I had a weird feeling that something was wrong. The other animals that are usually making noises are all silent. The rustling from my hooves are the only sound. I see a shadow up in a tree. I feel afraid and uneasy. I think that is is unsafe here, so I am going to run away.

From what/whose perspective is the passage written?

Sally has been very athletic her whole life. She played catch with her dad when she was little and ran around with her mom and brothers every weekend. She has always loved shooting hoops after school or practicing her golf swing. Sports come so easily to her; she is practically the star of

every team at school. When she participates in gym class, she impresses her teacher. That's why she gets confused when she hears other students complain about gym class.

How would gym class seem from Sally's perspective?

My head felt heavy, and I wanted to lay it down. My eyelids drooped, and I almost dropped my pencil. One of my friends dropped her notebook loudly, and we all turned to look. I didn't do my homework, so I was a little confused about the lesson and stopped paying attention years ago. I

looked outside and wished I was in one of the cars speeding by instead of this prison. The room was so boring, and the teacher's voice droned on and on. I stared at the dull gray floor tile and blackboard filled with dust. How many more hours until lunch?

How does this student's point of view affect the description of the classroom?

_{What is TONE?}

What is MOOD?

Create an angry tone for this sentence:

"If you're not in your seat and working on your bellringer, you'll be marked tardy," ____________ Ms. Caudill

What tone does this suggest:

"I guess I'll just go home and sit down on the couch by myself," sighed Justin.

What mood does this setting help create?

I feel like throwing something! I was typing my paper and was almost finished. Then the power went out. Now my paper is lost. This is a horrible night.

What is the tone of this story?

Which of these seem gloomy?

Diamond spent twelve hours working on her Popsicle stick White House yesterday. Today she noticed that there are bushes in front of the building, so she spent another six hours making bushes out of construction paper.

What character trait does Diamond demonstrate?

Courtney asked her neighbor if she could borrow an egg to complete a recipe that she had already started. The next day Courtney returned an egg to her neighbor along with a thank you card expressing her sincere gratitude.

What character trait does Courtney demonstrate?

A character, Carson, looks up to his older sister. His sister had an art show coming up. The week before show, she told Carson not to go into her room and peek at her project. Carson followed her rules and didn’t try to go in. “I hope it’s a painting of me!” thought Carson.

What evidence can you use to support the fact that Carson is “respectful”?

The time and place of a story. Ex. "We were at the beach on a summer day."

Feeling or atmosphere that a write creates for the reader. Ex. "The heavy black clouds became thick over the city and we all felt a sense of dread."

The most intense, exciting, or important point of something; a culmination or apex. Ex. When Little Red Riding Hood comments on the wolf's nose, eyes, ears, and teeth, and he responds by swallowing her in one big gulp.

Sequence of events in a story. Ex. "First, Jack went out to sell the cow, and then he bought some magic beans. After that, Jack's mom got mad and threw the beans out the window."

A person (or animal) in a story. Ex. Harry Potter, Lord Voldemort, Ron Weasley, etc.

The use of hints and clues to suggest what will happen later in a plot. Ex. "Our hero is in a Wild West saloon. The hero walks in and orders a drink. Over in the corner, the bad guy watches him drink. As the hero leaves, the bad guy spits on the floor (what do you think will happen?)."

Main character of a story. Ex. Simba, Elsa, Ariel (Little Mermaid), Cinderella, Pocahontas, Wreck it Ralph.

A struggle between opposing forces. Ex. person against person, person against nature, person against self, person against society, person vs. technology, person vs. supernatural.

The act of creating and developing a character. Ex. "Joe was motivated by money. He had no use for love or family."

A scene in a movie, novel, etc., set in a time earlier than the main story. "As Keri cut up the tiny pieces of paper, she thought about being a child making making crafts with her mother."

Uncertainty or anxiety the reader feels about what is going to happen next in a story. Ex. In Toy Story 3 when Woody and his friends think they might die in an incinerator. Will they make it!?

In a story, what is the "theme"?

figures of speech that go beyond literal meaning, like metaphor, simile, personification, hyperbole

Objects that represent something important in the story or for the characters

the ending of the story

the events that happen after the climax that lead to a resolution or ending to the story

the events in the story that lead to the climax

the event that starts the journey of the character/rising action

the beginning of the story, reveals the characters + setting

Which of the following is an example of theme?

Three flies notice an overturned honey pot. Two of the flies decide to land in the honey and start eating it. But the oldest fly stays back. The two flies tease the older fly, but then get stuck in the honey.

What is the theme of this story?

Mark had so many toys, but he would not share with his sister. He hid all his toys in his closet so she could not play with them. When his mother came looking for Mark and his sister, she could only find his sister. She handed her a plate of cookies to enjoy. Mark was sure his sister would not share the cookies since he was not sharing his toys. But his sister knew the right thing to do was to share. Mark was so happy that his sister gave him a cookie, that he shared his toys with her. What is the theme?

In the movie, "Toy Story", human characters in the movie are not aware that the toys speak and move but the audience is. Which type of irony is represented in this situation?

A man looked out the window to see a hail storm, thunder and lightning. He turned to his friend and said, "This is wonderful weather we're having!"

Looking at her child's messy room, Mom says, "Wow, you could win an award for cleanliness!"

What is verbal irony?

What is situational irony?

What is dramatic irony?

What is another word that can be used when talking about verbal irony?

What type of irony is represented in the following image?

A pilot with a fear of heights

In horror movies, the audience is aware that there is a killer in the house, but the character does not and they proceed to enter

How does this photo show dramatic irony?