1) Point of View- the vantage point from which a story is told (First person...character in the story uses I to tell his/her view)
2) Author's Purpose-To inform, to persuade, to express feelings or to entertain.
3) Fable-a very brief story written in prose or verse that teaches a moral, a practical lesson on how to succeed in life
4) Fantasy-imaginative writing that carries the reader into an invented world where the laws of nature as we know them do not operate
5) Folktale-a story with no known author, originally passed on from one generation to another by word of mouth
6) Flashback-a scene that breaks the normal time order of the plot to show a past event.
7) Foreshadowing-the use of clues or hints to suggest events that will occur later in the plot
8) Irony-a contrast between what is expected and what really happens
9) Legend-a story, usually based on come historical fact that has been handed down from one generation to the next
10) Mood-the overall emotion created by a work of literature
11) Novel- a long fictional story that is usually more than one hundred book pages in length
12) Oral Tradition-a collection of folktales, songs and poems that have been passed on orally from generation to generation
13) Prose-any writing that is not poetry
14) Short Story-a fictional prose narrative that is about five to twenty book pages
15) Suspense-the anxious curiosity the reader feels about what will happen next in a story
16) Symbol-a person, a place, a thing, or an event that has its own meaning and stands for something beyond itself as well.
17) Tall Tale-an exaggerated, fanciful story that gets "taller and taller" or more and more far-fetched, the more it is told and retold
18) Theme-a truth about life revealed in a work of literature
19) Tone-The attitude a writer takes toward an audience, a subject, or a character
20) Prior Knowledge-prior means 'earlier' or 'previous'. It is what you know about a subject when you're at the starting line---before you read a selection (Recalling experiences you've had, as well as what you've learned about the subject of the text
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Friday, September 21, 2012
Figurative Language
Remember you used dogpile.com to find Figurative Language (examples)...
The following words will be tested on September 26th:
Cliche-a cliche is an expression that has been used so often that it has become trite and sometimes boring. Example: Many hands make light work.
Onomatopoeia-The use of a word to describe or imitate a natural sound or the sound made by an object or an action.
Alliteration-the repetition of the same initial letter, sound or a group of sounds in a series of words. (She sells seashells by the seashore.)
Simile-a simile uses the words like or as to compare one object or idea with another to suggest they are alike....busy as a bee is an example
Metaphor-the metaphor states a fact or draws a verbal picture by the use of comparison. "You are what you eat."
Personification-a figure of speech in which human characteristics are given to an animal or an object.
Hyperbole-an exaggeration that is so dramatic that no one would believe the statement is true.
Tall tales are hyperboles. Example: He is so hungry, he ate that whole cornfield for lunch, stalks and all.
Idioms-is peculiar to itself either grammatically or in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements 'the Monday a week after next Monday'....
The following words will be tested on September 26th:
Cliche-a cliche is an expression that has been used so often that it has become trite and sometimes boring. Example: Many hands make light work.
Onomatopoeia-The use of a word to describe or imitate a natural sound or the sound made by an object or an action.
Alliteration-the repetition of the same initial letter, sound or a group of sounds in a series of words. (She sells seashells by the seashore.)
Simile-a simile uses the words like or as to compare one object or idea with another to suggest they are alike....busy as a bee is an example
Metaphor-the metaphor states a fact or draws a verbal picture by the use of comparison. "You are what you eat."
Personification-a figure of speech in which human characteristics are given to an animal or an object.
Hyperbole-an exaggeration that is so dramatic that no one would believe the statement is true.
Tall tales are hyperboles. Example: He is so hungry, he ate that whole cornfield for lunch, stalks and all.
Idioms-is peculiar to itself either grammatically or in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements 'the Monday a week after next Monday'....
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
New Vocabulary/September 14, 2012 Test!
diplomatic-(adjective)skillful for dealing with people
taunt-(verb)to tease or make fun of
jester-(noun)someone who always jokes and acts playfully
obsolete-(adjective)no longer in use
exaggerate-(verb)to make something seem larger, more important, or more valuable then it actually is
tendency-(noun)a likelihood of behaving in a certain way
persistent-(adjective) 1)not giving up 2)lasting a long time
extricate-(verb)to set free from a difficult or embarrassing situation
frontier-(noun)the farthest reaches of a settlement (Star Trek)
flaunt-(verb)to display noticeably
terminology-(noun)the special vocabulary used in business, science or art
perennial-(adjective) lasting through the year for many years
comprehend-(verb)to understand
deception-(noun) a trick or lie meant to deceive someone
immobile-(adjective) unable to move
digit-(noun) 1)a numeral 2)a finger or toe
taunt-(verb)to tease or make fun of
jester-(noun)someone who always jokes and acts playfully
obsolete-(adjective)no longer in use
exaggerate-(verb)to make something seem larger, more important, or more valuable then it actually is
tendency-(noun)a likelihood of behaving in a certain way
persistent-(adjective) 1)not giving up 2)lasting a long time
extricate-(verb)to set free from a difficult or embarrassing situation
frontier-(noun)the farthest reaches of a settlement (Star Trek)
flaunt-(verb)to display noticeably
terminology-(noun)the special vocabulary used in business, science or art
perennial-(adjective) lasting through the year for many years
comprehend-(verb)to understand
deception-(noun) a trick or lie meant to deceive someone
immobile-(adjective) unable to move
digit-(noun) 1)a numeral 2)a finger or toe
Monday, August 27, 2012
Who Has Seen the Wind? By Christina Georgina Rossetti
Who has seen the wind?
Neither I nor you:
But when the leaves hang trembling,
The wind is passing through.
Who Has Seen the Wind?
Neither you nor I:
But when the trees bow down their heads,
The wind is passing by.
Neither I nor you:
But when the leaves hang trembling,
The wind is passing through.
Who Has Seen the Wind?
Neither you nor I:
But when the trees bow down their heads,
The wind is passing by.
Sunday, August 26, 2012
New Vocabulary for This Week!
1) Rhyme-the repetition of accented vowel sounds and all sounds following them.
2) Alliteration-the repetition of the same or very similar consonant sounds in words that are close together.
3) Meter-a regular pattern of accented or unaccented syllables.
4) Free Verse-poetry that is "free" of a regular meter and rhyme scheme.
5) Simile-a comparison between two unlike things using a word such as like, as, than, or resembles.
6) Metaphor-a comparison between two unlike things in which one thing becomes another thing.
7) Personification-a special kind of metaphor in which a nonhuman or nonliving thing or quality is talked about as if it were human or alive.
8) Tone-the attitude a writer takes toward an audience, a subject, or a character.
9) Imagery-language that appeals to the senses---sight, hearing, taste, touch, and smell.
10) Ode-a poem written to honor someone or something of great importance to the speaker.
11) Onomatopoeia-the use of the word whose sound imitates or suggests its meaning.
12) Hyperbole-an intentional and obvious exaggeration.
13) Setting-the time and place of a story, a poem or a play.
14) Character-a person or an animal in a story, play or other literary work.
15) Rhythm-a musical quality produced by the repetition of stressed and unstressed syllables.
16) Stanza-in a poem, a group of lines that form a unit.
17) Prose-any writing that is not poetry.
18) Epic-ancient literature (The Illiad and The Odyssey)
19) Form-the shape the words and lines make on the page.
20) Line- a verse of a poem.
21) Mood-the overall emotion created by a work of literature.
2) Alliteration-the repetition of the same or very similar consonant sounds in words that are close together.
3) Meter-a regular pattern of accented or unaccented syllables.
4) Free Verse-poetry that is "free" of a regular meter and rhyme scheme.
5) Simile-a comparison between two unlike things using a word such as like, as, than, or resembles.
6) Metaphor-a comparison between two unlike things in which one thing becomes another thing.
7) Personification-a special kind of metaphor in which a nonhuman or nonliving thing or quality is talked about as if it were human or alive.
8) Tone-the attitude a writer takes toward an audience, a subject, or a character.
9) Imagery-language that appeals to the senses---sight, hearing, taste, touch, and smell.
10) Ode-a poem written to honor someone or something of great importance to the speaker.
11) Onomatopoeia-the use of the word whose sound imitates or suggests its meaning.
12) Hyperbole-an intentional and obvious exaggeration.
13) Setting-the time and place of a story, a poem or a play.
14) Character-a person or an animal in a story, play or other literary work.
15) Rhythm-a musical quality produced by the repetition of stressed and unstressed syllables.
16) Stanza-in a poem, a group of lines that form a unit.
17) Prose-any writing that is not poetry.
18) Epic-ancient literature (The Illiad and The Odyssey)
19) Form-the shape the words and lines make on the page.
20) Line- a verse of a poem.
21) Mood-the overall emotion created by a work of literature.
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Poem Recital on August 15th and Vocabulary Quiz on August 14th
Vocabulary Quiz on August 14th:
1) petty (adj) not important
2) venture (noun) a risky or uncertain undertaking
3) whim (noun) a sudden idea to do something
4) quizzical (adj) expressing doubt or questioning; puzzled
5) moderate (adj) not too much or too little
6) fiasco (noun) a complete failure
7) gritty (adj) feeling like sand
8) contemplate (verb) to think about for a long time
Poem to recite on August 15th!
The Fog
by Carl Sandburg
The fog comes
on little cat feet.
It sits looking
over harbor and city
on silent haunches
and then moves on.
1) petty (adj) not important
2) venture (noun) a risky or uncertain undertaking
3) whim (noun) a sudden idea to do something
4) quizzical (adj) expressing doubt or questioning; puzzled
5) moderate (adj) not too much or too little
6) fiasco (noun) a complete failure
7) gritty (adj) feeling like sand
8) contemplate (verb) to think about for a long time
Poem to recite on August 15th!
The Fog
by Carl Sandburg
The fog comes
on little cat feet.
It sits looking
over harbor and city
on silent haunches
and then moves on.
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Dear Students,
It is with great pleasure that I welcome to Hancock County Middle School. Our school is a wonderful place that you will enjoy immensely. It is imperative that you strive to complete every assignment with utmost quality and diligence.
Please bring your planner/agenda, your daily schedule, a sharpened pencil (more than one pencil sharpened would be terrific!), paper, composition notebook and your Reading folder.
I neglected to mention a phenomenal attitude and work ethic. As an educator, I would much rather have a student who works extremely hard and is willing to try his/her hardest every day than one who is 'gifted' but feels that effort is not important and is not demonstrated on a daily basis.
You will do well here at HCMS. I am ecstatic that you are here. This is going to be the best year yet.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Basham
It is with great pleasure that I welcome to Hancock County Middle School. Our school is a wonderful place that you will enjoy immensely. It is imperative that you strive to complete every assignment with utmost quality and diligence.
Please bring your planner/agenda, your daily schedule, a sharpened pencil (more than one pencil sharpened would be terrific!), paper, composition notebook and your Reading folder.
I neglected to mention a phenomenal attitude and work ethic. As an educator, I would much rather have a student who works extremely hard and is willing to try his/her hardest every day than one who is 'gifted' but feels that effort is not important and is not demonstrated on a daily basis.
You will do well here at HCMS. I am ecstatic that you are here. This is going to be the best year yet.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Basham
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