A figure of speech which compares two things with the words "like" or "as."
Example: "She was as sweet as pie."
What is a simile.
100
Put the following student files in aphebetical order by last name: Jeff Miller, Stew Milton, Cassie Milerton, John Miller.
What is 1.Cassie Milerton, 2.Jeff Miller, 3.John Miller, 4.Stew Milton
100
A writer will probably tell about a persons life using...
What is chronological or time-order.
100
Giving information on a topic, such as in a newspaper article.
What is inform?
100
words or phrases around an unfamiliar word that help you understand what the word means.
What are context clues?
200
Stating that something "is" something else is called a...
Example:" I'm the fireball of the party!"
What is a metaphor.
200
Superman has this letter on his chest.
What is an S
200
When an author wants to explain why something happened, they use.
What is cause and effect?
200
A written speech about how important it is to get an education is an example of...
What is to persuade?
200
when this word part is added to the end of a word, it can change the word's meaning.
What is a suffix?
300
A figure of speech which gives the qualities of a human to an animal, object, or an idea.
Example: The stubborn door would not open.
What is personification.
300
This character was thrown through a "porto in time"
Who is Samurai Jack
300
When writers show how things are the same and different.
What is compare and contrast?
300
The author's attitude toward the subject he or she is writing about is...
What is Author's Perspective?
300
When going to an office party you should show your best decorum, for example, dress your best, drink and eat moderately, and be sure to thank the host before you leave.
decorum means...
What are manners or proper etiquette?
400
Language that is an exaggeration that is not capable of happening....like, It's raining cats and dogs... is called an...
What is hyperbole.
400
Dictionary, Encyclopedia, Atlas, or almanac.....
Which reference book would I find a map of bodies of water in Florida?
What is an atlas?
400
This pattern states an issue and then offers ways to fix the issue.
What is problem-solution?
400
Author's purpose for writing a story, narrative, or fiction text is written for.
What is to entertain?
400
The floors of the restaurant were extremely scuzzy. They were covered with spilled grease, crumbs of food, and cigarette butts.
scuzzy means...
What is dirty?
500
(List the types of language used in order...) 1. "He's as old as dirt." 2. "You have a chip on your shoulder." 3. "He is a pig." 4. "The car coughed and sputtered when it started." 5. "She is the LeBron James of the WNBA!"
What is 1. simile, 2. idiom, 3. metaphor, 4. personification, 5. allusion
500
Dictionary, Thesuarus, Almanac, or Encyclopedia...
Which reference book would I find out the best time of year to plant oranges?
What is an almanac?
500
Authors use this pattern to help readers better understand their topic by giving explanations and examples.
What is description?
500
When an author shows their perspective, they are stating their...
What is opinion?
500
The contractor was always well remunerated for his work. For example, he received $10,000 for a small addition to a house and last year he was received $5,000 for reconstructing a stairway.
remunerated means...