Figurative Language
What is the definition of a simile? Give an example.
A simile is comparing two things using "like" or "as".
Example: As cool as a cucumber (anything that compares two things using "like" or "as"
text features are used in what kind of genre?
Non- Fiction
What is the purpose of the author using sub-headings in a passage?
To organize the main idea on that section in the passage.
Find the definition of the word using context clues:
I (seldom) buy chips for lunch because I do not have money.
What does seldom mean?
A. Trouble
B. Sell
C. Rarely
D. All the time
E.None of the Above
A. the most c. full of
B. more than one d. in the past
b. more than one
Read the following: The sun was smiling at me on a hot summer day.
This is an example of .....
Personification
(it is giving object human characteristics)
In order, draw and label the plot diagram.
exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, solution.
Why does the author use onomatopoeia ?
Entertaiment
Use context clues to find the definition of the word in parentheses:
Ms.Franco felt (superior) when she beat the whole 5th grade class in checkers.
What does (superior) mean?
A. Supercilious
B. Naughty
C. Delightful
D. Depressed
E. None of the Above
What does the word (useless) mean?
a. full of use c. without use
b. use again d. in a useful way
c. without use
Kapow! Bubble, Yawn, Buzz, and Purr are all example of what type of figurative language?
Onomatopoeia
A story that is made up and includes: characters, problem, plot, and solution is.....
Fiction.
Why does the author write informational text?
To inform the reader about a topic.
Use context clues to find the definition of the word in parentheses:
Ms.Franco told Donta to stop eating so much candy because his teeth would (deteriorate).
What does (deteriorate) mean?
A. Shiny
B. Better
C. Decay
D. None of the Above
In the words unhappy and unfair, what does un- mean?
a. before c. more
b. again d. not
d. not
Read the following: Dan's dog dove deep in the dam, drinking dirty water as he dove.
This is an example of what type of figurative language.
Alliteration
A story/article that has facts and is not made up is .......
Non-fiction.
Why does the author highlight or bold word in the passage?
To show the reader that the words are important.
Use context clues to find the definition of the word in parentheses:
Kaliyah (yearned) over the fact that she was the only one in 5A that did not get chips.
What does (yearned) mean?
A. nostalgic
B. obedient
C. optimist
D. Ache
E. None of the above
Which word means "to tell again"?
a. retell c. telling
b. teller d.tells
a.retell
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor? How are they alike ?
A simile uses "like" or "as" while a metaphor doesn't; however, they are similar because they are both comparing two things.
What is the purpose of Narrative non-fiction?
to inform; to show why this person's life is important.
Why does the author use title and sub-headings in informational text?
To organize the main idea of that section.
Use context clues to find the definition of the word in parentheses:
Ms.Franco told her students that in the summer they must read for 30mins each day in order to (stimulate) their brain.
What does (stimulate) mean?
A. Mimic
B. Activate
C. Waddle
D. None of the Above
What does skillful mean?
a. without skill c. full of skill
b. able to have skill d. in a skillful way
c. full of skill