Figurative Language
This type of figurative language compares two things without using like or as.
metaphore
If he doesn't take any risks, he ... (not win)
won't win
The message the author is trying to convey.
example: Don't judge people based on their appearance
Theme
These are the different types of paragraphs of an informational essay. (In order)
Introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion.
A statement that opposes the claim
counter-claim
This type of figurative language can often be seen in comic books.
onomatope
Which sentence is correct?
A)My sister is funny than my brother.
B) My sister is funnier than my brother.
C)My sister funnyer than my brother.
B
is the most exciting part of the story
climax
informational and persuasive writing are the same thing. (True or false)
False
The statement the writer is trying to prove is true.
claim
A phrase or expression that has been used throughout time and has another meaning then what is being said.
Idiom
What are the past tense of these five base verbs? bring, wear, fly, pay, choose
bring=brought
wear=wore
fly=flew
pay=paid
choose=chose
The good person, thing or villain of the story.
protagonist
A statement discussing the topic of your paper.
thesis
"Reasons" in an argument have to be able to be proven through evidence.
True or False
true
The repetition of the same consonant sounds in the beginning.
alliteration
How could you make this sentence more clear?
My family take vacation and Florida we went to.
My family took a vacation to Florida,
events after the climax
falling action
Do not begin with "______" (Its something your teacher says a lot)
"I am going to tell you about.."
The proof from a credible source
evidence
What type of figurative language is this? "I'm so hungry I could eat a cow."
hyperbole
Fill in the blank: They ______ (take) those candies from the witch. They were poisoned.
shouldn't have taken
Horror, action, drama, and thriller.
genre
___its importance
explain
Eating healthy is good for the body. Doctors emphasize this through numerous amounts of research everyday. I understand most people like junkfood because it tastes good, but your life expectancy will increase if you eat healthy foods.
What is the counterclaim?
"Junkfood is better than healthy food because it tastes good"