Figurative Language Definitions
What is a comparison between two unlike things that does not use the terms like or as
A Metaphor
Identify the type of figurative language: The boy was as sly as a fox.
simile
Let's say I ask you to state the overall point of a paragraph. That would be called the ___________.
The central idea (the main idea)
What is the difference between third person limited point of view and third person omniscient point of view?
3rd person limited: focuses only on the main character
3rd person omniscient: can see the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters
Identify the type of figurative language: Summer grass aches and whispers. It wants something; it calls and sings...
Personification
What is the term for the writer's attitude or feeling toward what he/she is writing?
Tone
What does the genre "nonfiction" mean?
It is true or factual.
What is the highest moment of tension/anxiety in a story called?
the climax
What is it called when a writer exaggerates in an obvious way to make a point?
Hyperbole
Which choice is the best example of hyperbole?
A. My grandma’s welcoming face was a wonderful gift.
B. The aroma of freshly baked cookies knocked me back.
C. Her cookies were the size of pancakes.
B. The aroma of freshly baked cookies knocked me back.
What are the three main reasons an author writes (author's purpose)?
Persuade
Inform
Argue
What is wrong with the dialogue below?
"Come here!" my mom yelled. "I'm coming," I grumbled back.
Start a new paragraph/indent for the new speaker.
Identify 2 idioms in the "Lean on Me" lyrics:
Please swallow your pride if I have things you need to borrow,
For no one can fill those of your needs that you won’t let show.
Just call, me brother, when you need a hand.
We all need somebody to lean on.
swallow your pride; when you need a hand
What is the message, life lesson, or moral of a story called?
Theme
What does it mean to paraphrase?
to put information into your own words
If a question asks about a word's connotation, what is it asking?
the feeling that goes along with a word
Which of the following would be the best example of imagery?
A. I smell bacon coming from downstairs!
B. The leaves were shades of gold, red, and orange and crackled as I stepped on them.
C. He looked around and heard a sound coming from just outside the window.
B. The leaves were shades of gold, red, and orange and crackled as I stepped on them.
What is the category of writing called? (Examples: historical fiction, realistic fiction, science fiction, etc.)
Genre
An author uses __________________ to give the reader clues about what will happen later in the story.
foreshadowing