Rebekah’s Study Guide

Through the story of Cinderella….

6 & 7TH HOUR

Context Clues

Definition: Clues built into the sentence(s) around a certain word that you might find difficulty with.

Example; The substantial amount of people gathered for Cinderella’s wedding was astounding.

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Figurative LanguageMetaphors

Definition: when something is said to be something else that it really isn’tExample; The prince’s stomach was a bear, growling with hunger.

Analogies

Definition: a similarity between similar features of two thingsExample; Cinderella was elegant like a flower is beautiful.

Figurative LanguageImagery

Definition: descriptions that involve your senses that allow you to get a mental picture of the scene in your headExample; The air was like a soft hand, gently stroking my cheek as it brushed past. The forest around me had an eerie green lighting, as the sunlight was tinted as it managed to pass through the various breakings in the leafy covering, casting patches across the mossy floor.

Onomatopoeia

Definition:  The formation or use of words such as buzz or murmur that imitate the sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to.Example; Ring. Ring. “Oh my gosh,” sighed Cinderella, exasperated. The phone was ringing again!

Figurative LanguagePersonification

Definition: describing something in a way that gives it human like characteristics Example; The trees sang joyfully as Cinderella passed along the path.

Hyperbole

Definition:  obvious or intentional exaggerationExample; “I’m so hungry, I could eat a tree!”

Figurative LanguageIdiomDefinition: A speech form or an

expression of a given language that is peculiar to itself grammatically or cannot be understood from the individual meanings of its elements.Example; “Cinderella’s step-mother is about to kick the bucket.”

Symbolism

Definition:  a system of symbols and symbolic representations Example; “Cinderella can often be symbolized by a single glass slipper.”

Text StructuresSequenceDefinition: the following of one thing after another; succession.Example; “First the godmother made Cinderella’s dress, then she turned the pumpkin into a carriage, and finally sent Cinderella on her way to the ball.”

Problem/Solution

Definition:  tells about a problem and then how it is solved.Example; “Cinderella didn’t have a dress, so the fairy godmother made her one.”

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Text StructuresComparison/Contrast

Definition: discussing similarities and differences of two ideas, objects, or processesExample; “Although Cinderella and her step-sisters were about the same age, Cinderella was much more mature.”

Cause/Effect

Definition: things that happen because of a certain event taking placeExample; “Cinderella left behind her glass slipper, so the prince was able to find her again.”

Description

Definition:  The writer explains by listing examples and unique characteristics, often using your five senses“The sky on the day of the wedding was a beautiful, and blue like the ocean. The air felt cool and pleasant, and the sun peeked out from behind the white clouds, shining down on the joyful kingdom.”

Summary

Definition: A brief outline or summarization of a longer amount of information. Example; “In Cinderella a beautiful girl is treated poorly by her step-mother and two step-sisters. However, the prince falls in love with her, and Cinderella outsmarts her step-family and gets married and lives happily ever after.”

Topic/Main IdeaSupporting Details

Definition: Extra details that support the main idea in text. Example; “Cinderella was a forgiving person, because she did not set out for revenge against her family after she was Queen.”

ThemeDefinition: the moral or life lesson of the storyExample; “Treat people the way you want to be treated, and, good things come to those who are patient and deserving.”

Author’s PurposeDefinition: Author’s purpose is the reason the author has written something. ( entertain, explain, inform, persuade ) Example; Fairy tales are often written not only as entertainment but show a moral or life lesson.

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Literary DevicesForeshadowing

Definition: used to provide clues for the reader to be able to predict what might occur later on in the storyExample; The prince looked out his window as the night of the ball approached, and somehow knew that tonight he would meet the girl he was meant for.

IronyDefinition:  is often not what it appears to be, or how it was assumed to turn outExample; The princess ended up marrying the poor beggar rather then the rich, handsome prince.

Flashback

Definition: allows a writer to present past events during current events, in order to provide background for the current narration.Example; “In the Titanic movie, you see the elderly woman’s memories of her time with Jack.”

Persuasive TechniquesBandwagon

Definition: Convincing us to accept someone or something because of its popularity .Example; You should buy a pink dress or else you will be the only one wearing a green one.

StatisticsDefinition:  using facts or figures to try and make a pointExample; 7 out of 8 teachers recommend you read fairy tales to your classes.

Persuasive TechniquesTestimonials

Definition: Using a famous person to try to make you buy or support something or someoneExample; Cinderella drinks milk.

Emotional Appeal

Definition: When a writer appeals to readers' emotionsExample; Cinderella’s mouse stared out the window, feeling unloved. Why did humans hate animals so much? -Animal Rights

Glittering Appeal

Definition:   Telling only positive things about something or someone, without giving evidence or factsExample; The new shampoo makes your hair feel softer then ever before, and shiny beyond compare!

CharactersProtagonist

Definition: is considered to be the main character in a story.Example; Cinderella was the Protagonist in her story.

Antagonist

Definition:  a character in a story or poem who deceives, frustrates, or works again the main characterExample; The main Antagonist in Cinderella is her step-mother, who controls the other minor antagonists, her step-sisters.

SettingDefinition: The location that a story takes place. Example; Cinderella lived in the land of Happily Ever After.

Plot

The main problem is that Cinderella has a horrible home, and her ‘family’ treats her badly. When she falls in love with the prince it is her family that holds her back.

Problem/Conflict

The rising action is up to when Cinderella makes it to the ball, and leaves at midnight.

Rising Action

The main problem in a story that everything revolves around.

Events in a story that happen because of the main conflict.

Plot

You see several subplots when Cinderella’s step-sister’s are jealous of her looks and the fact that everyone loves her. Also, you see separate conflicts with the mice and cat.

Subplots

The prince and Cinderella get married and live happily ever after. (:

Resolution

The secondary action of a story, complete and interesting in its own right, that reinforces or contrasts with the main plot.

The conclusion of a plot’s conflicts and complications.

Plot

When Cinderella tries on the glass slipper… and it fits!

Climax

Cinderella’s family are left behind when Cinderella goes to marry the prince.

Falling Action

The most exciting part of the story, the event that the rising action has been building up to. It is after this point in the story that everything changes.

Everything is calming down and starting to work out.

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In the three little pigs the wolf blows down their houses all one after another in the same manner.

Parallel Episodes

Two separate events occurring at the same time., or repeatedly.

Fact vs. OpinionDefinition: comparing a definite fact vs. someone’s opinion about somethingExample; The robin was a bright red, but in Sophie’s opinion it was rather dull.

BiasDefinition: used to describe a tendency or preference towards a particular perspective, ideology or result, when the tendency interferes with the ability to judge fairlyExample; “Cinderella’s stepmother was bias when she chose one man over another just because of his money.”