Figurative Language

7th Grade ELAR Final Exam Review

Spring 2013Mrs. Koen

Onomatopoeia

An onomatopoeia is a word that sounds

like the sound it names.

The bacon sizzled in the frying pan.

SimileA simile is a

comparison of two thingsusing the words like or as.

He was as angry as a hornet defending its hive.

MetaphorA metaphor is a direct

comparison of two things.(It doesn’t use like or as.)

She is a bear when she wakes up in the morning.

IdiomAn idiom is a common saying with a meaning completely different from its dictionary meaning.

It’s raining cats and dogs!

HyperboleA hyperbole is

an extreme exaggeration.

I’ve told you a million times to CLEAN YOUR ROOM!

Personification

Personification is when an object is given

human qualities.

The kite danced happily across the sky.

AlliterationAlliteration is repeated sounds at the

beginning of words.

Please plan to be present at Paxton’s pirate and princess party.

Poetry

Poetic Forms

HaikuDEFINITION: a Japanese poem about nature.

Length – 3 lines 5-7-5 No rhyme scheme requirements

Poetic Forms

CinquainDEFINITION: can be about anything

Length – 5 lines 2-4-6-8-2 No rhyme scheme requirements

Poetic GENRES

Ballad poetryDEFINITION: a poem that tells a story in a musical way or with a musical feeling

Can be as long as the story requires Odd-numbered lines longer than even-numbered lines

Even-numbered lines should rhyme

Poetic GENRES

Lyric poetryDEFINITION: highly musical verse that expresses the observations and feelings of a single speaker. It creates a single, unified impression.

Short Usually in 1st person point of view Expresses emotion or describes a scene Does NOT tell a story

No syllable requirements No rhyme scheme requirements

Poetic Forms

LimerickDEFINITION: a humorous, musical-feeling poem that oftentimes makes fun of or tells a story about a specific person.

Length – 5 lines 3 beats – 3 beats – 2 beats – 2 beats – 3 beats Rhyme scheme: A-A-B-B-A

The HighwaymanBy Alfred Noyes

In this Narrative Poem, a young woman, Bess, kills herself to warn her love that the king’s troops have set up a trap for him. He escapes, but returns to avenge his love and dies in the attempt.

Humorous Poetry•Jabberwocky by Lewis Carroll•Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout Would Not Take the Garbage Out by Shel Silverstein

Jabberwocky- a young hero slays a beast known as the Jabberwock.

Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout Would Not Take the Garbage Out- Sarah will not take the garbage out which lead to it piling up and her premature demise. Uses Alliteration and Hyperbole for humor.

Plot and conflict

Plot: Types of Conflict

Man vs. Man

Plot: Man vs. Man ConflictThis type of conflict finds the main character in conflict with

another character, human or not human.

Plot: Types of Conflict

Man vs. Beast

Plot: Types of Conflict

Man vs. Self

Plot: Character vs. Self Conflict

In this type of conflict, the main character experiences some kind of inner conflict.

Plot: Types of Conflict

Man vs. Nature

Plot: Character vs. Nature Conflict

This type of conflict finds the main character in conflict with the forces of nature, which serve as the antagonist.

Plot: Types of Conflict

Man vs. Society

Plot: Character vs. Society Conflict

This type of conflict has the main character in conflict with a larger group: a community, society, culture, etc.

Exposition: the start of the story, the situation before the action starts

Rising Action: the series of conflicts and crisis in the story that lead to the climax

Climax: the turning point, the most intense moment—either mentally or in action

Falling Action: all of the action which follows the climax

Resolution: the conclusion, the tying together of all of the threads

Plot Components

Autobiography

An autobiography is the story of a person’s life written by that person.

•Uses first person point of view•Often introduces people who influenced him or her•Shares thoughts abd feelings about his or her experiences

The Noble ExperimentFrom the Autobiography I Never Had It Made by Jackie Robinson

This excerpt tells of the turning point in Jackie Robinson’s career. Dodger President Branch Rickey chooses Robinson to help him achieve his goal of integrating major league baseball. Robinson learns he has to find his strength in silence and keep his dignity.

Novel Studies

What we read and learned about!

The Skin I’m InBy Sharon G Flake

Maleeka Madison is a strong student who has had enough of being teased about her "too black" skin and handmade clothes. So when she starts seventh grade, she decides to adopt a sassier attitude and a tougher circle of friends. The last thing she expects is to get "messed up" with another "freak," but that's exactly what happens.After a new teacher, whose face is disfigured from a skin disease, enters her life, will Maleeka be able to learn to love the skin she's in? Themes: Pride and Self-Esteem Tolerance and AcceptanceFriends and Friendship Prejudice and Tolerance Experiences

Whispers from the DeadBy Joan Lowry Nixon

Sarah Darnell, 16, is haunted by an invisible presence after she recovers from a swimming accident. Apparently, her brush with death left her with a special sensitivity to ''whispers from the other side.'' When her family moves to Houston, Sarah is plagued by visions of a hushed-up recent murder that took place in her new suburban house. Horrifying visions of the murder scene alternate in Sarah's mind with urgent pleas for help. Sarah's courage and compassion are stirred.

The Face on the Milk CartonBy Caroline B. Cooney

The face on the milk carton looks like an ordinary little girl: hair in tight pigtails, a dress with a narrow white collar, a three-year-old who was kidnapped more than twelve years ago from a shopping mall in New Jersey.As fifteen-year-old Janie Johnson stares at the milk carton, she feels overcome with shock. She knows that little girl is she. But how could it be true?Janie can't believe that her loving parents kidnapped her, until she begins to piece together clues that don't make sense. Why are there no pictures of Janie before she was four? Her parents have always said they didn't have a camera. Now that explanation sounds feeble. Something is terribly wrong, and Janie is afraid to find out what happened more than twelve years ago.

That Was Then This is Now

By S. E. Hinton

Themes;Loyalty Drugs, Alcohol, Smoking Friends and FriendshipRomantic Relationships

Since childhood, Bryon and Mark have been as close as brothers. Now things are changing. Bryon's growing up, spending a lot of time with girls, and thinking seriously about who he wants to be. Mark still just lives for the thrill of the moment. The two are growing apart - until Bryon makes a shocking discovery about Mark. Then Bryon faces a terrible decision - one that will change both of their lives forever

Pictures of Hollis Woods

By Patrica Reilly Gif

Hollis Woods was an infant when she was abandoned and for 12 years she has been transferred from one foster home to another. To the social agency, she is a "mountain of trouble" because she skips school and runs away, even from the Regans, a family willing to give her a real home. When she is placed with Josie, an elderly artist who is becoming very forgetful, Hollis begins to feel needed and doesn't ever want to leave this eccentric old woman who knows a lot about friendship and love.Fearful that the social agency will take her from Josie, Hollis plans a winter escape. This time she takes Josie with her and returns to Branches, the summer home that belongs to the Regans. All along, Hollis longs for her life with the Regans, and records every special moment with them in a gallery of pictures.

Themes: Family life Adoption

Literary Terms

Author’s Purpose- to express thoughts or feelings, to inform or explain, to persuade, and to entertain.

Conflict- a struggle between opposing forces.

Imagery- words and phrases that appeal to the reader’s five senses.

Mood- the feeling or atmosphere that the writer creates for the reader

Plot- the series of events in a story.

Theme- a message about life or human nature that the writer shares with the reader.

Vocabulary

Shrewdly- wisely; in a clever wayEloquence- forceful,; convincing speech or writing.Retaliate- to get revenge; get evenCamouflage- to disguise or portray falselyCapitalize- to take advantage of.Disillusionment- disappointment; loss of hopeSpeculate- to view or consider.Insinuation- a suggestion or hint.Taunt- to make fun of