FAST CHALLENGE
Read the sentence:
Lena stuffed her backpack with snacks, sunscreen, and a map before heading out the door.
What can the reader infer?
A. Lena is going to school
B. Lena is preparing for an outdoor trip
C. Lena forgot something important
D. Lena dislikes traveling
B. Lena is preparing for an outdoor trip
Her hair shines like the sun is an example of a _____.
simile
“She is busy like a bee!"
This is:
A. Metaphor
B. Alliteration
C. Simile
D. Personification
B. Alliteration
What is rhyme?
A. Words with opposite meanings
B. Words that sound alike at the end
C. Words with many syllables
D. Words in a poem title
B. Words that sound alike at the end
This text structure tells about a problem and shows a solution or possible solutions.
Problem and solution
A lesson, or the message that author wants the reader to learn is called....
The Theme
Sally sees snakes near the sixth sandbox.
alliteration
“The sun's rays danced across the sky.”
This is:
A. Personification
B. Simile
C. Idiom
D. Metaphor
A. Personification
How many lines are in a stanza?
A. A group of lines in a poem
B. The title only
C. Every poem has 4
D. Infinity
A. A group of lines in a poem
This text structure describes something and uses words like: one example, characteristics are, for instance, for example, etc...
Description
The detective examined every clue with precision.
Precision means:
A. Careful accuracy
B. Speed
C. Confusion
D. Mystery
A. Careful accuracy
A book is a window into the world.
metaphor
“He has a heart of gold.”
What is this figurative language and what does it mean?
A. His heart is metal- metaphor
B. He is kind and caring- metaphor
C. He likes treasure- simile
D. He likes wealth- simile
B. He is kind and caring- metaphor
The moon sat softly in the sky,
A silver lamp way up so high.
What does silver lamp compare the moon to?
A. A star
B. A flashlight
C. A glowing light
D. A cloud
C. A glowing light
This passage would show how two or more things are alike and different. You may see words like alike, similar, same, different, but, and however.
Compare and Contrast
What is the theme of this passage?
Even after losing the race, Marcus practiced every day until he improved his time.
A. Winning is everything
B. Practice helps you improve
C. Running is difficult
D. Sports are expensive
B. Practice helps you improve
It's going to take me 100 years to finish these chores!
hyperbole
“Break a leg!”
What does this idiom mean?
A. Be careful
B. Run quickly
C. Good luck
D. Be a great dancer
C. Good luck
Which line creates imagery?
A. I am tired today.
B. The crispy leaves crunched beneath my boots.
C. School starts soon.
D. My pencil broke.
B. The crispy leaves crunched beneath my boots.
The author would tell what happened and why it happened. Key words may include because, cause, as a result, then, and so.
Cause and Effect
The power went out just before Carlos had to finish his science project.
What part of the story is this?
A. The setting
B. The characters perspective
C. The problem
D. The solution
C. The problem
The stars danced together in the sky.
personification
Which TWO figurative language types are used?
The wind whispered through the trees like a secret.
A. Simile and personification
B. Metaphor and idiom
C. Alliteration and idiom
D. Hyperbole and metaphor
A. Simile and personification
"Raindrops raced down the classroom window while Emma tapped her pencil like a drummer preparing for a concert."
Identify BOTH figurative language types.
Answer: Personification + Simile
Shows events or steps/procedures in time order.
Chronology (Sequence of Events)