Exam 3 study guide

PART ONE – VOCABULARY –

A.     Directions:  Write the meaning and a word example for each root

PART TWO – RECALL MATERIAL

B.     Test – taking strategies

C.     Answer inference questions

PART THREE – APPLICATION OF MATERIAL (20 points total)

Directions:  The following reading excerpt is  from a textbook . Assume your professor has asked you to read the selection for a test. First do ‘A’,  and then after you complete the reading and your annotation  do B, C, and D:

A. Preview the material using the pre-reading phase strategies discussed in class. Raise 3 questions for each section based on your preview.

B. Answers to pre-reading questions (A. above)

C. Answer questions about the reading

D. Write a summary of the reading

E. Fill in the Cornel notes for the above reading

F. Write a paragraph about how you could be inspired after what you read in Big Magic

Extra credit due May 31st

Extra credit: On two of the readings you have done for class, prepare a two-minute speech to explain each. 10 points

Project 8 due June 2

Project 8

Find three articles on the subject of “leading a healthy life.” Print each article, then annotate each.

Type a 6-8 sentence summary of each of the three.

(Type)Then make a test for each: for one article, make a 10-item true or false test; for another article make a five item multiple choice test; for a third article, make an 8-item short answer test.

 

Project 7 due May 26

Go to inferences on-line textbook:

https://www.pearsonhighered.com/samplechapter/0205734367_ch10.pdf

Print Literature: Short Story Selection 3 -- Read it, annotate it, and do all exercises that follow.

Bring the printed pages to class as your Project 7

HW for May 17

HW: 1. Find a short article that is an opinion.  Print it, read it, and annotate it. Write five words which have a slanted meaning and tell what they mean.

HW: Go to this link and write answers to Exercises 1 and 2

https://www.pearsonhighered.com/samplechapter/0205734367_ch10.pdf

Figurative Language

Defining Figurative Language

Figurative language is language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. When a writer uses literal language, he or she is simply stating the facts as they are. Figurative language, in comparison, uses exaggerations or alterations to make a particular linguistic point.

Figurative language is very common in poetry, but is also used in prose and nonfiction writing as well.

There are many different types of figurative language. For example, it often includes the use of a specific type of word or word meaning:

• Metaphor: A metaphor is a comparison made between things which are essentially not alike. One example of a metaphor would be to say, “Nobody invites Edward to parties because he is a wet blanket.”
• Simile: A simile is like a metaphor and often uses the words like or as. One example of a simile would be to say, “Jamie runs as fast as the wind.”
• Personification: When something that is not human is given human-like qualities, this is known as personification. An example of personification would be to say, “The leaves danced in the wind on the cold October afternoon.”
• Hyperbole: Exaggerating, often in a humorous way, to make a particular point is known as hyperbole. One of example of hyperbole would be to say, “My eyes widened at the sight of the mile-high ice cream cones we were having for dessert.”
• Symbolism: Symbolism occurs when a noun which has meaning in itself is used to represent something entirely different. One example of symbolism would be to use an image of the American flag to represent patriotism and a love for one’s country.

In addition to various types of words relating to the word's meaning, figurative language also includes unusual constructions or combinations of words that provide a new perspective on the word. For example:

• Onomatopoeia: When you name an action by imitating the sound associated with it, this is known as onomatopoeia. One example of onomatopoeia would be to say, “The bees buzz angrily when their hive is disturbed.”
• Idiom: An idiom is an expression used by a particular group of people with a meaning that is only known through common use. One example of an idiom would be to say, “I’m just waiting for him to kick the bucket.” Many idioms that are frequently used are also considered clichés.
• Synecdoche: A synecdoche is a figure of speech using a word or words that are a part to represent a whole. For example, referring to credit cards as "plastic" is a synecdoche.
• Cliché: A cliché is a phrase that is often repeated and has become kind of meaningless. An example of a cliché is the expression "walk a mile in my shoes."
• Assonance: When you repeat a vowel sound in a phrase is it assonance. For example, "True, I do like Sue."
• Metonymy: A metonymy is a figure of speech where one thing is replaced with a word that is closely associated with it such as using "Washington" to refer to the United States government.