STAAR Review

Foreshadowing

What is foreshadowing?
Foreshadowing is a literary device in which an author drops subtle hints about plot developments to come later in the story.

Foreshadow Example
The dark storm clouds rolled across the lake and Rebecca couldnt help but shiver. The ominous feeling the black clouds gave her made her pull her wool coat closely around her. She started walking faster and faster, hoping that whatever was coming would pass quickly and wouldnt hurt too badly.
What do you think might happen next?

Foreshadow Example
"NOW, my dears," said old Mrs. Rabbit one morning, "you may go into the fields or down the lane, but don't go into Mr. McGregor's garden: your Father had an accident there; he was put in a pie by Mrs. McGregor.
What do you think might happen next?

Character Foils
A foil is another character in a story who contrasts with the main character, usually to highlight one of their attributes. Think characters who are opposite of one another.

Character Foil Example

In the popular book series, Harry Potter, the character of Hogwarts principal Albus Dumbledore, who portrays good, is constantly shown to believe in the power of true love (of all forms and types) and is portrayed as a strong, kind and positive character while the antagonist Lord Voldemort, who depicts the evil and bad in the series is constantly shown to mock and disbelieve the sentiment of love and think of it as a foolish indulgence, a trait that is finally his undoing.

Brainstorm of Character Foils

Who were the character foils in Romeo and Juliet?

How are they foils?

Brainstorm of Character Foils

Who are the character foils in Divergent?

How are they foils?

Irony
Dramatic irony This occurs when the reader or audience understands more about the events of a story than a character. Situational irony This occurs when what actually happens is the opposite of what is expected or appropriate. Verbal irony A character says one thing but really means the opposite.

Situational, Dramatic, or Verbal?

The rapper Eminem is well-known for his song writing ability, but he is equally known for his shockingly profane and obscene lyrical content. Eminem has made a fortune selling his curse filled songs to millions of children around the world. But, on a 60 Minutes interview, Eminem claimed that there was no swearing in his own home and that his children were not allowed to play music with curse words, including his own tracks. Which type of irony is used?

Situational, Dramatic, or Verbal? When Lawrence saw the posters for the circus hanging on the

bulletin board, as he swept up the trimmings at Slims Barbershop, he knew he would be taking his little cousins. They loved animals, and he was looking forward to seeing the smiles on their faces as the circus performers amazed them with their stunts. But sweeping up hair clippings didnt pay a whole lot. Lawrence spent 45 dollars just getting tickets. But it was worth it to see his cousins faces. The day finally came and everyone was excited as they walked into that big circus tent. But Lawrence soon realized that he and his cousins would be thirsty and hungry. As they sat in their seats, the drink vendor walked by selling beverages. Desperately thirsty, Lawrence asked him how much a lemonade would cost, and the drink vendor said, Eleven dollars each. Lawrence replied, Oh, thats it? Just eleven dollars? What a great deal for one cup of lemonade. Thats totally worth it. The drink vendor walked away.

Which type of irony is used?

Tom has always liked Lucy, but Lucy has always thought Tom was annoying and unattractive. One day, Lucy comes home to find an eviction notice on her door. Apparently, her roommate had been spending the rent money that Lucy was giving her on other things. Lucy only has 24 hours to get all her stuff over to her moms house, and Lucy doesnt even have a car. But Tom has a truck. So Lucy calls up Tom and asks him how hes doing. She tells him that shes always thought he was funny, and that they should hang out sometime. Tom thinks that Lucy has finally come around is beginning to like her. He also thinks that his jokes are funny because she is laughing after everything that he says.

Situational, Dramatic, or Verbal?

Which type of irony is used?

Figurative Language Review!!!

Opening the door, the putrid odor of rotting gym socks poured from the locker room.
A. Simile B. Imagery C. Personification D. Metaphor

His camera was like his heart; it went with him wherever he went.

A. Simile B. Imagery C. Personification D. Metaphor

She was an angel, sleeping soundlessly in her bed.

A. Simile B. Imagery C. Personification D. Metaphor

Jealousy played with his heart with its mischievous fingers as he watched his ex-girlfriend with another guy.
A. Simile B. Imagery C. Personification D. Metaphor

How to attack the STAAR essay

"If guns kill people then pencils misspell words, cars make people drive drunk and spoons made Rosie ODonnell fat." Author Unknown

Think about the harm that guns can cause and who is ultimately responsible. Write an essay explaining whether or not guns cause violence.

What is the FIRST thing you should do?

How to attack the STAAR essay

"If guns kill people then pencils misspell words, cars make people drive drunk and spoons made Rosie ODonnell fat." Author Unknown

Think about the harm that guns can cause and who is ultimately responsible. Write an essay explaining whether or not guns cause violence.

What is the FIRST thing you should do?

Figurative Language Review

What is a metaphor? What is personification? What is an oxymoron?

Can you find them within a text and explain what they mean?

Connecting SAQ - Fables

Read both fables Answer the question: What message are both stories trying to communicate? Draw the box and complete is as if you were answering this on the STAAR