From what perspective is a memoir told?

Prose is:

Poetry is:

True or False: A stanza is a section of lines in a poem.

Which type of figurative language is used in the passage?

Which points of view allow readers to access the character's inner thoughts and feelings?

Which point of view allows the reader to access multiple characters' inner thoughts and feelings?

a nonfiction text tells a story

an author tells the story of another person's life

using the exact words that someone else wrote

the main message or idea expressed in a nonfiction text

the reason that an author writes a text

information and evidence that supports the central idea

comparing two unlike things using a word such as like or as

What type of figurative language is this sentence?

He roared through the house like a storm.

What type of figurative language is this sentence?

He was a storm roaring through the house.

What type of figurative language is this sentence?

The ocean waves kissed the shores of the sandy beach.

What kind of figurative language is shown in the picture?

the author's reason for writing

when writers base fictional stories on real events from the past

the time and place where the story takes place

the main problem the character is facing

a message that a story reveals about life or human nature

True or false: a theme can be just one word

repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of words that are close together

Which of the following song titles contains alliteration?

a word's dictionary definition

the social or emotional meaning of a word

the attitude that the author has about their topic

Which word choice would create the most suspenseful tone?

Which word choice would create the most desperate tone?

Which word choice would create the most joyful tone?

What type of figurative language is displayed in the picture?

What type of figurative language is displayed in the picture?

The sentence in the picture contains imagery (sensory language). Which two senses does the imagery use?

What two types of figurative language are shown in the picture?

the sequence of related events in a story

a struggle or problem the characters face

In this part of the plot, the characters, setting and basic situation are introduced

In this part of the plot, the conflict begins and starts to get more intense

In this part of the plot, the conflict reaches its point of greatest drama or tension. This is often referred to as a turning point in the story.

In this part of the plot, the eventual outcome of the story becomes clear. The tension in the story decreases.

In this part of the plot, the conflict comes to an end, and any loose ends are tied up. The theme is often revealed or clearly stated at this point in the story.

True or false: The theme of a story is always clearly stated in the story somewhere.

a type of writing in which an author tries to persuade readers to think or do something specific

the author's position or opinion in an argument

Which of the following are strong forms of evidence to support a claim?

another word for the author's viewpoint/point of view

in an argument, when the author uses words, phrases, or stories that make readers feel something

in an argument, when an author uses facts and reasons that are organized in a clear way

Which of the following is NOT a piece of writing meant to be performed on stage?

Large sections of a drama

small sections of a drama

words spoken aloud by a character

written form of a play

think carefully

worthy of notice; remarkable; important

identify something from memory or description, or; acknowledge as worthy of appreciation; honor

learn well enough to later recall; learn by heart

give or provide along with others

shut out; keep from entering, happening, or being

people or animals who exist together in a place

explain by adding more details

provide pictures, diagrams, or maps that explain or decorate; provide an example that demonstrates an idea

aim or goal, or; without personal opinions

persuade

without a doubt; reliable; particular

make a statement; announce

as much as needed; enough

different from one another

as a result; therefore

influence; stimulate creative effort

point of view; ability to see how ideas relate to one another

something new, fresh, or unusual

convert or change

logical; clearly communicated

disapproving or having a negative opinion about, or; very important

force; command

take for granted, or; take on as a role or responsibility

acceptable; based on and supported by facts

What tone is created by the figurative language in the sentence below?

Maybe someday they would ride with the mustangs, ride to that forever place where land and sky kissed, and then ride on.

A type of poetry that has no real rhyme or pattern

What is rhyme in poetry?

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?