Figurative Language
Comparing two unlike things using the words "like" or "as"
Simile
"That plane ride took forever!"
Hyperbole
A biography about a president is what type of writing?
Nonfiction
A story about a girl who can talk to animals is what type of writing?
Fiction
What type of story is The Three Little Pigs?
"I am so tired, I could sleep for a year!" is an example of a?
Hyperbole
What is it called when words in a poem have the same ending sounds?
Rhyme
An article in a newspaper giving the results of a previous football game is what type of writing?
Nonfiction
What is a plot?
The events that happen in a story
"After a long night of trick or treating, John slept like a dog." is an example of what figurative language?
Simile
"The camera loves me." is an example of?
Personification
What is it called when words or phrases in a poem are repeated?
Repetition
A feature that shows us exactly what something looks like is a? (Hint: Taken on a camera)
Photograph
What is it called when you reach the highest point of a story?
The climax
Words that sound like the object or actions they refer to is called?
Onomatopoeia
"Sallie saw a shiny silver sticker." is an example of?
Alliteration
What is it called when the author has a message or lesson to be learned? (Ex: I learned to never give up on my dreams.)
Theme
Words under a picture that tells you about the picture are?
Captions
Events leading up to the climax is called?
Rising action
What is a glossary?
A feature that helps the reader understand the definitions of important words.
"Life is a roller coaster which every one has to go through." is an example of a?
Metaphor
What is it called when an author is trying to convey a feeling?
A chart that lists important dates in order is called a? (Hint: This chart was in one of the Harriet Tubman Documents.)
Timeline
What are two types of conflicts in short fiction stories?
External and internal conflicts
The time, place, and weather of a short fiction story is called the?