TPCASTT and Figurative Language

The step in TPCASTT described as:

Look closely at word choice.

Identify and interpret figurative language, and label positive, negative, and neutral words/lines.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

In order to condense their language, poets often use (check all that apply):

• Rhyme

• Figurative Language

• Connotation

• Imagery

• Complete Sentences

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

The step in TPCASTT described as:

How does the speaker feel about the subject?

What feelings are expressed in the poem?

Draw an emoji to represent the speaker.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

The step in TPCASTT described as:

Notes where connotation changes or the rhythm of a poem changes.

What is happening in the poem at these shifts?

What is the attitude shift?

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

language NOT meant to be taken literally

• alliteration

• fancy language

• figurative language

• a joke

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

words that imitate the sounds to which they refer

• omnivorous

• onomatopoeia

• omnipresent

• octagon

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

a comparison of two unlike things using like or as

• metaphor

• imagery

• simile

• personificarion

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

The step in TPCASTT described as: Look closely at word choice. Identify and interpret figurative language, and label positive, negative, and neutral words/lines.

• Title

• Paraphrase

• Connotation

• Theme

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

In order to condense their language, poets often use (check all that apply):

• Rhyme

• Figurative Language

• Connotation

• Imagery

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

The step in TPCASTT described as: How does the speaker feel about the subject? What feelings are expressed in the poem? Draw an emoji to represent the speaker.

• Title

• Attitude

• Shifts

• Theme

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2