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ELA 7B Unit 7 Language and Style Guided Notes

Lesson 1:Language and Style Introduction

Vocabulary: Please write or type the definitions for each word below in your own words.
PLEASE DO NOT COPY and PASTE.

Allusion:

Figurative Language:

Connotations:

Interpret:

Lesson 2: Allusions and Figures of Speech

Allusion: (n) a reference to a well-known piece of literature, art, song, event, or person in a work of literature.
Example: His Goliath frame seemed to dwarf the other football players.
“Goliath” is a reference to a character who was a giant. This allusion tells the readers that the boy in the sentence above is much larger than the other football players.

Directions: Underline the allusions in the following sentences, determine to what the writer is referring, and then determine a possible meaning for the allusion. The first one is done for you.

Example: The kindergarteners were frightened of the new principal who reminded them of Cruella DeVille.

Reference to: Cruella DeVille who was a very mean lady in the movie 101 Dalmatians
Possible Meaning: The principal is a mean lady

1. I hoped to sign the birthday card our team bought for Coach, but I couldn’t find a spot to sign my name because someone went all John Hancock on it and signed his name across the whole card.

Reference to: ______________________________________________________
Possible meaning: __________________________________________________

2. Although the earthquake did a great deal of damage, it was nothing like the disaster of 9/11.

Reference to: ______________________________________________________
Possible meaning: __________________________________________________

3. I poured myself a cup of coffee in the teacher's lounge and took a sip. It wasn't Starbucks, but the jolt of hot, steamy caffeine helped wake me up.

Reference to: ______________________________________________________
Possible meaning: __________________________________________________

Multiple Choice: Circle the correct answer for each question.
Which of the following is most important in the interpretation of an allusion?
the attention of the reader B. the level of meaning
C. communicating effectively D. understanding the reference

2. Which connection must be made to interpret an allusion?

a personal connection between the author and the referenced subject matter
a connection between what is implied and what is referred to in the text
a connection between what the reader knows and what is referred to in the text
a personal connection between the reader and the author

Lesson 3: Synonyms and Antonyms

Vocabulary: Please write or type the definitions in your own words for each word below.
PLEASE DO NOT COPY and PASTE.

Antonym -

Example:

Synonym -

Example:

Context Clues -

Antonyms and Synonyms
Directions: Determine if the pairs of Valentine’s Day themed words are synonyms or antonyms.

Elegant Graceful ___________________
Hug Embrace _____________________
Generous Selfish ____________________
Adorable Cute _____________________
Cheerful Sad ______________________
Considerate Thoughtful _______________
Context Clues:
Directions: Fill in the blanks so that the sentences and the story make sense! You must use ALL of the words in the word bank and only use the words once!
WORD BANK:
Motive red herring sleuth breakthrough Suspect witness alibi hunch Deductive reasoning inductive reasoning
The Case of the Missing Cheeseburgers

Billy was an angry man. He was jealous that all of the other guys in town got to eat cheeseburgers for free. Every ___1____ in town knew this, so when they were assigned to the case of the missing cheeseburgers, their first _____2_____ was Billy! Billy would definitely have a ____3____ to steal cheeseburgers, since he was so bitter and angry about the situation.
Detective Sesame was at the crime scene, Mama’s Burger Joint, collecting clues. While collecting clues, he was very careful not to jump to any conclusions, as a ________4_________ had distracted and fooled him before! He questioned all of the employees, but nobody saw anyone leave with cheeseburgers: “Oh, no! No _____5_____!?” exclaimed Detective Sesame. “How am I supposed to catch this burger burglar if nobody saw him??”
Detective Sesame and his partner Detective Angus didn’t give up. They went straight to Billy’s house to see if he knew anything about this. They thought maybe they could catch him in a lie. They wrapped on his door.
“Billy, where were you two nights ago??” They knew he wasn’t going to have a good answer. They were wrong. Billy had an ______6____. He was at work and his boss could prove it.
Days went by and there wasn’t a ______7________ in the case. No new clues. The detectives used their logical thinking. They eliminated many possible suspects by ________8________. Then, Detective Sesame got a ____9_____; he had a feeling that he didn’t get all of the information from the employees. He went back to Mama’s Burger Joint and re-interviewed three of the cooks and one cleaner. Finally, he put all of the pieces of the puzzle together through _____10_______. He figured out what happened to the missing cheeseburgers!! Did you??

Lesson 4: Analogies
Vocabulary: Please write or type the definitions in your own words for each word below.
PLEASE DO NOT COPY and PASTE.

Analogy -

IV.Analogies
Directions- Read the analogy and circle the word that best completes it. Remember, what has to be done to the first word to get to the second is what has to be done to the next set.

Example- tongue : taste :: eyes : see You read the word tongue, what do you do to the word tongue to get to the word taste. You taste with your tongue, so you see with your eyes.

1. Hard : __________ :: big : small.

soft metal large rock

2. Ship : captain :: airplane : __________.

pilot water fly crash

3. Grape : vine :: cherry : __________.

purple tree red fruit

4. Braces : teeth :: __________ : eyes.

make-up contact lenses noses



Multiple Choice: Circle the correct answer for each question.
Which purpose does the double colon serve in an analogy?

It tells you what to say.
It ends the analogy.
C. It compares the first two words to each other.
D. It divides the analogy into two pairs.

2. How do analogies help readers?

help readers analyze the relationship between words.
They help readers identify figurative language.
They help readers understand definitions.
They help readers to better comprehend a plot.

Lesson 5: Connotation and Denotation
Vocabulary: Please write or type the definitions in your own words for each word below.
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Connotation -

Denotation -

Connotations and Denotations: The words in each pair have the same denotations, but different connotations. \

Denotation: A word's denotation is its literal definition.
For example:
Snake: a limbless reptile with a long, scaly body

Connotation A word's connotation is all the association we have with it.
For example:
A malevolent (evil, bad) person might be called "a real snake"

Choose the word in each pair with positive connotations.

1. Hyperactive / energetic 2. Sentimental / mushy
3. Timid / cowardly 4. Stubborn / strong-willed
5. Scrawny / thin 6. Stylish / faddish
7. Frugal / cheap 8. Brash / bold
9. Nosey / curious 10. Reserved / withdrawn
Multiple Choice: Circle the correct answer for each question.
1.Which of the following is the connotation of a word?

the way a word is pronounced B. the feelings a word suggests
C. the literal meaning of a word D. the context of a word

2. The words "carefree" and "untroubled" are related in their denotation. Which choice explains their connotation?

They each have a positive connotation.
They each have a neutral connotation.
C. One has a positive and the other a negative connotation.
D. They each have a negative connotation.

3. If a word does not evoke any feelings, which type of connotation does it have?

Positive B. neutral C. negative D. unbiased

Unit 6 Lesson 6: Stylistic Techniques

Vocabulary: Please write or type the definitions in your own words for each word below.
PLEASE DO NOT COPY and PASTE.

Simile -

Metaphor -

Personification -

Figurative Language -

Write an example of figurative language on each of the following lines.

1. simile: __________________________________________________________________
2. metaphor: __________________________________________________________________
3. personification: __________________________________________________________________

Read the following sentences. Then write “S” for “Simile” or “M” for Metaphor next to each sentence:

1. _____ He was as nervous as a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs.
2. _____ My bed is my magic carpet to dreamland.
3. _____ He ran the mile like a gazelle on the plains.
4. _____ The lessons of our lives are forged in the links of lasting memories.
5. _____ The dawning of a new day is like a blank page in a diary.

Multiple Choice: Circle the correct answer for each question.
Which of the following describes stylistic techniques?

ways to engage readers in literature
comparing relationships of words
using language to add meaning or effect
ways to make things sound interesting

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Sure! Below is a set of guided notes for the "Unit 7 Language and Style".

Student Name:
ELA 7B Unit 7 Language and Style Guided Notes

Lesson 1: Language and Style Introduction

Vocabulary:

  • Allusion: A brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance, without describing it in detail.

  • Figurative Language: A form of expression used to convey ideas in imaginative ways, often involving comparisons, exaggerations, or symbolism.

  • Connotations: The emotional or cultural associations evoked by a word beyond its literal meaning.

  • Interpret: To explain or understand the meaning of something, often involving analysis and context.

Lesson 2: Allusions and Figures of Speech

Allusion Definition: (See above for definition)

Directions: Identify the allusions.

  1. I hoped to sign the birthday card our team bought for Coach, but I couldn’t find a spot to sign my name because someone went all John Hancock on it and signed his name across the whole card.

    Reference to: John Hancock, known for his large and flamboyant signature on the Declaration of Independence.
    Possible meaning: The person signed their name very large, making it hard for others to sign.

  2. Although the earthquake did a great deal of damage, it was nothing like the disaster of 9/11.

    Reference to: The September 11, 2001 attacks in the United States.
    Possible meaning: The earthquake was significant but not as catastrophic as 9/11.

  3. I poured myself a cup of coffee in the teacher's lounge and took a sip. It wasn't Starbucks, but the jolt of hot, steamy caffeine helped wake me up.

    Reference to: Starbucks, a well-known coffeehouse chain.
    Possible meaning: The coffee wasn't fancy or upscale, but it did its job of waking the person up.

Multiple Choice:

  1. Which of the following is most important in the interpretation of an allusion?

    • D. understanding the reference

  2. Which connection must be made to interpret an allusion?

    • c. a connection between what the reader knows and what is referred to in the text

Lesson 3: Synonyms and Antonyms

Vocabulary:

  • Antonym: A word that conveys a meaning that is opposite to another word.

  • Synonym: A word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase.

  • Context Clues: Hints or suggestions found in the surrounding text that help readers understand a word’s meaning.

Antonyms and Synonyms Directions: Determine if the pairs are synonyms or antonyms.

  • Elegant Graceful (Synonyms)
  • Hug Embrace (Synonyms)
  • Generous Selfish (Antonyms)
  • Adorable Cute (Synonyms)
  • Cheerful Sad (Antonyms)
  • Considerate Thoughtful (Synonyms)

Context Clues: Fill in the blanks for the sentences and story.

WORD BANK: Motive, red herring, sleuth, breakthrough, suspect, witness, alibi, hunch, deductive reasoning, inductive reasoning

The Case of the Missing Cheeseburgers

Billy was an angry man. He was jealous that all of the other guys in town got to eat cheeseburgers for free. Every 1. witness in town knew this, so when they were assigned to the case of the missing cheeseburgers, their first 2. suspect was Billy! Billy would definitely have a 3. motive to steal cheeseburgers since he was so bitter and angry about the situation.

Detective Sesame was at the crime scene, Mama’s Burger Joint, collecting clues. While collecting clues, he was very careful not to jump to any conclusions, as a 4. red herring had distracted and fooled him before! He questioned all of the employees, but nobody saw anyone leave with cheeseburgers: “Oh, no! No 5. witness!?” exclaimed Detective Sesame. “How am I supposed to catch this burger burglar if nobody saw him??”

Detective Sesame and his partner Detective Angus didn’t give up. They went straight to Billy’s house to see if he knew anything about this. They thought maybe they could catch him in a lie. They wrapped on his door.

“Billy, where were you two nights ago??” They knew he wasn’t going to have a good answer. They were wrong. Billy had an 6. alibi. He was at work, and his boss could prove it.

Days went by, and there wasn’t a 7. breakthrough in the case. No new clues. The detectives used their logical thinking. They eliminated many possible suspects by 8. deductive reasoning. Then, Detective Sesame got a 9. hunch; he had a feeling that he didn’t get all of the information from the employees. He went back to Mama’s Burger Joint and re-interviewed three of the cooks and one cleaner. Finally, he put all of the pieces of the puzzle together through 10. inductive reasoning. He figured out what happened to the missing cheeseburgers!! Did you??

Lesson 4: Analogies

Vocabulary:

  • Analogy: A comparison between two things that are similar in some way, often used for explanation or clarification.

Directions: Complete the analogies.

  1. Hard : soft :: big : small.

  2. Ship : captain :: airplane : pilot.

  3. Grape : vine :: cherry : tree.

  4. Braces : teeth :: contact lenses : eyes.

Multiple Choice:

  1. Which purpose does the double colon serve in an analogy?

    • D. It divides the analogy into two pairs.

  2. How do analogies help readers?

    • help readers analyze the relationship between words.

Lesson 5: Connotation and Denotation

Vocabulary:

  • Connotation: The associated or secondary meaning of a word, which can carry positive or negative implications.

  • Denotation: The literal or primary meaning of a word.

Choose the word in each pair with positive connotations:

  1. Hyperactive / energetic (Energetic)
  2. Sentimental / mushy (Sentimental)
  3. Timid / cowardly (Timid)
  4. Stubborn / strong-willed (Strong-willed)
  5. Scrawny / thin (Thin)
  6. Stylish / faddish (Stylish)
  7. Frugal / cheap (Frugal)
  8. Brash / bold (Bold)
  9. Nosey / curious (Curious)
  10. Reserved / withdrawn (Reserved)

Multiple Choice:

  1. Which of the following is the connotation of a word?

    • B. the feelings a word suggests

  2. The words "carefree" and "untroubled" are related in their denotation. Which choice explains their connotation?

    • They each have a positive connotation.

  3. If a word does not evoke any feelings, which type of connotation does it have?

    • B. neutral

Lesson 6: Stylistic Techniques

Vocabulary:

  • Simile: A comparison between two different things using "like" or "as."

  • Metaphor: A direct comparison between two things without using "like" or "as."

  • Personification: The attribution of human characteristics to non-human things.

  • Figurative Language: Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.

Write an example of figurative language:

  1. Simile: Her smile was as bright as the sun.

  2. Metaphor: Time is a thief.

  3. Personification: The wind whispered through the trees.

Read the following sentences:

  1. S He was as nervous as a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs.
  2. M My bed is my magic carpet to dreamland.
  3. S He ran the mile like a gazelle on the plains.
  4. M The lessons of our lives are forged in the links of lasting memories.
  5. S The dawning of a new day is like a blank page in a diary.

Multiple Choice:

  1. Which of the following describes stylistic techniques?
    • using language to add meaning or effect

This should serve as a structured guide throughout your lessons. Be sure to complete each section as directed!