Figurative Language
Learn setting, meet main characters and find out what the story will be about.
What part of a story am I?
Introduction
Sarah's car was dead on the side of the road. She had already gotten off to a rough start when her alarm clock had failed to go off that morning. Suddenly, it dawned on her that she had subscribed to OnStar the month before. With the simple press of a button, she was able to get help jump-starting her battery and made it to class right on time!
How is this paragraph organized?
Problem / Solution
What chunks of lines are separated as throughout a poem.
Stanzas
Just like the ocean's waves, the class rolled with the flow of the day hoping to make it to the end.
What type of figurative language is being used here?
Simile
The lesson that the reader learns at the end of a story.
Who am I?
Theme
The words that help describe or give more details to an image or photograph in a nonfiction text.
Caption
Lend a hand to one another
In the daily toil of life;
When we meet a weaker brother,
Let us help him in the strife.
There is none so rich but may,
In his turn, be forced to borrow;
And the poor man's lot to-day
May become our own to-morrow.
What is a theme from this poem?
Life can affect anyone, rich or poor.
When someone uses what they already know, apply it to a new situation and make an educated guess.
This is called a what?
Inference
What is figurative language?
A type of communication that does not use a word's realistic meaning.
The major, important events that take place throughout a story and help the story progress.
What fictional element is this?
Plot
Riding a bike can be a bit challenging and requires several steps. First, you get on the bike and ensure that you feel stable and not wobbly. Next, you put your dominant foot on the pedal while remaining grounded. Thirdly, you push off with your dominant foot and bring up your opposite foot to start moving forward on the bike.
How is this paragraph organized?
Sequence
No stir in the air, no stir in the sea,
The Ship was still as she could be;
Her sails from heaven received no motion,
Her keel was steady in the ocean.
This poem highlights the ship's what?
Strength in being in place.
An ECR (Expository Essay) needs to have a strong __________ for it to be successful.
Danniel refused to do the millions of chores her mother asked her to complete because she's a stubborn mule.
Which two (2) types of figurative language were used here?
Hyperbole and Metaphor
The events and complications begin to resolve themselves. The reader knows what has happened next and if the conflict was resolved or not.
What part of plot is this?
Falling Action
Sean and Brad are best friends. They have been going to the same school since kindergarten and have bonded over their love of sports. However, Sean's favorite sport is football while Brad prefers basketball.
How is this paragraph organized?
Compare and Contrast
Some people say that all mistakes
come with a price that you must pay,
But I, myself, believe it true:
Mistakes can also make your day.
The speaker believes what two things?
Mistakes can be good and can be bad.
Her smile shined like the sun and grabbed my attention for years to come.
What two (2) types of figurative language were used here?
Simile and Personification
Randall immediately knew that his time to shine would no longer exist as long as the new kid was there. Everyone thought the new kid was funny, smart, special -- all things that Randall fought years to try and obtain in middle school. He felt himself get heated and wanted to sabotage the new kid's reputation to make himself feel better...
What fictional element is this?
Conflict
The summer had been extra hot with very little rain to relieve the thirsty earth. There were cracks in the ground that looked like someone might fall into. People neglected their lawns because no plant was motivated to be green or grow under such harsh conditions.
How is this paragraph organized?
Cause / Effect
Poetry can have, and usually is filled with, different examples of ________.
Figurative language
Baby Shark...
Doo doo doo doo doo doo