Compare Across Texts
Compare and Analyze Literary Techniques
“Encounter” and “Old World New World” both tell about cultures meeting. The authors use descriptive words and figurative language. Compare the language in both selections, and analyze how it makes you feel.
How It Works
Collect and Organize Language To compare descriptive words and figurative language begin by organizing the information in a Comparison Chart. Include how the language makes you feel and adds to your understanding.
| Selection | Descriptive/Figurative Language | How It Makes Me Feel | How It Helps Me Understand |
|---|---|---|---|
| “Encounter” | A loud clap of thunder woke me from my dream. | scared | Something bad is about to happen. |
| “Old World New World” |
Practice Together
Compare Figurative Language Compare the information you collected in the chart. Explain how both selections use descriptive words and figurative language. Give examples.
Try It!
Make a chart and find examples of descriptive and figurative language in “Encounter” and “Old World New World.” Compare the descriptive and figurative language in the selection and the poem.
In “Encounter,” _____. The language makes me feel _____ and helps me understand _____. In “Old World New World,” the language makes me feel _____ and helps me understand _____.