Figurative Language
figure of speech that compares two things using "like" or "as"
simile?
pattern of organization where the similarities and differences of two or more things are explored.
compare and contrast
Nonprofessional, nonexistent, nonfiction... The prefix "non-" means
Not
a punctuation mark indicating a pause between parts of a sentence. It is also used to separate items in a list.
What is a comma?
looking at the sentences around an unknown word for hints on its meaning
What is using context clues?
a figure of speech that uses extreme exaggeration
hyperbole
a text that explains the details of something, ie. how it looks
description
I will depart by train tonight. What does the word depart mean?
Leave
punctuation mark usually used after an interjection or to indicate strong feelings or high volume (shouting)
What is an exclamation point?
a group of letters placed before a root word that affects its meaning
What are prefixes?
the type of figurative language this is:
"her eyes are diamonds, glimmering in the night"
metaphor
describes an action and its results
cause and effect
Jack desperately needed a drink due to dehydration. He went to the store and got himself a drink.
What is the point of view?
3rd person
a set of punctuation marks used to mark the beginning and end of dialogue or a quoted passage
What are quotation marks?
What is a sentence fragment?
An incomplete sentence
figurative language that gives human-like qualities to non-human things
personification?
A narrative writing must include:
problem and solution, characters, and setting
I have been feeling exhausted ever since this morning. I had to make myself a cup of coffee.
What is the point of view?
1st person
a punctuation mark indicating a pause, typically between two main clauses
What is a semicolon?
to draw conclusions based on evidence in the text
What is 'make an inference'?
a reference to a well-known historical figure, work, or event
allusion
describes the order in which events occur
sequence of events
To make lemonade, you need to add the lemon juice to water and sugar.
2nd person
the missing punctuation:
"I drive by the principals house every day."
What is an apostrophe?
I go to the store and buy food. What two words in the sentence is a compound predicate?
go, buy