Figurative Language
Suzie sat silently on a spotted stool.
What is an example of alliteration?
It is often said that lightening never strikes twice in the same place, but this isn't true. Go ask the forest rangers. Rangers who spend their summers as fire-fighters will tell you that every thundershower brings several bolts of lightening to their lookout stations. What is the main idea of this paragraph?
It is often said lightening never strikes twice in the same place, but this isn't true.
A little boy was watching the sheep. One day he decided to play a trick on the townspeople by crying "Wolf!" When the townspeople came running, the little boy just laughed. He repeated this 3 times in one week. The following week while the little boy was watching the sheep, a wolf crept in to attack. The little boy cried, "Wolf!" But the townspeople ignored his cry assuming he was tricking them again. The wolf killed all of the sheep. What is a possible theme of this paragraph?
Don't ask for help when it isn't really needed.
This is a long step in walking.
What is "stride?"
The root word for bravest.
What is brave?
"The wind whispered through dry grass," is an example of this.
What is an example of personification?
Costs were low that year and the output high. There was a good person for each job and the market remained firm. There were no losses from fire. All in all it was the best years in the history of the company. What is the main idea of this paragraph?
All in all it was the best years in the history of the company.
Kelly had a job working at a movie theater. She was tired of working there and so applied for an office job. The people at the office all told Kelly she was sure to get the job. So she quit her theater job and bragged to her friends about getting a better job with more money. However, Kelly never received a call telling her she got the office job. What is a possible theme of this paragraph?
Don't count on something before it happens.
To go down and rest on the knees.
What is kneel?
The root word for disagreeable.
What is agree?
"Can you dance like a monkey?" is an example of this.
What is a simile?
There are great numbers of deer around here. This whole area is great country for hunters and fishermen. There are bears, mountain lions, and coyotes. To the east there are streams full of trout, and there are ducks and geese. What is the main idea of this paragraph?
This whole area is great country for hunters and fishermen.
A long time ago, there was a king who wanted nothing but gold. A fairy made this wish come true. Then anything he tried to eat turned into gold, so he starved to death. What is a possible theme of this paragraph?
Be careful what you wish for.
Full of life, action, or spirit; lively, vigorous
What is animated?
The Latin word meaning for "aud."
What is to "hear" or "listen?"
"The play was a tragic comedy," is an example of this.
What is an oxymoron?
Penicillin is one of the greatest of the wonder drugs. It has saved thousands of lives already and will save many more in the future. Unfortunately it has no effect at all on most of the ills of mankind. Penicillin is a very good drug, but it is certainly not a cure-all. What is the main idea of this paragraph?
Penicillin is one of the greatest of the wonder drugs. It is a very good drug, but it is certainly not a cure-all.
In his sophomore year of high school Michael Jordan, at 5 feet 11 inches, tried out for the basketball team and was cut. He trained vigorously and grew another 4 inches the next summer. He made the varsity basketball team and went on to become one of the best basketball players in history. What is a possible theme of this paragraph?
Work hard despite the obstacles.
Confidently aggressive, or self assured.
What is assertive?
The Latin meaning of the word "spect."
What is "look?"
"Kisses are roses in the spring," is an example of this.
What is a metaphor?
Do you wear glasses? Make sure your glasses fit well. The earpieces should be at eye level. Don't try to adjust the earpieces yourself. Take your glasses for adjustments to the place you bought them. Keep your glasses in a case when you aren't wearing them. This will prevent scratches. Keep the lenses clean. A soft cloth is best for cleaning. What is the main idea of this paragraph?
Taking care of your glasses involves many steps.
Mark Money was born into a rich family. He never had to work for anything. He soon got bored with life and never found happiness. Pam Penny was born poor. Her family hardly had anything to eat so she appreciated everything she got. Pam became a successful businesswoman and happily shared her wealth with those who had helped her through hard times. What is a possible theme of this paragraph?
Happiness comes from working hard.
A hiding place, especially in the ground for ammunition, food, treasures.
What is a cache?
The Latin meaning for "vocar."
What is "call?"