Figurative Language
“Her smile was as bright as the sun.” What type of figurative language is this?
Simile
What is a compound sentence?
Two complete sentences joined by a conjunction (and, but, or) and a comma.
What is a protagonist?
A main character.
What is the main idea of a passage?
The central message or most important point.
What is an antonym for “generous”?
Selfish.
“The stars danced in the sky.” What type is this?
Personification.
“Because I was tired I went to bed early.”
Add a comma after “tired.”
A character struggles to decide whether to tell the truth. What type of conflict is this?
Internal conflict.
What does it mean to summarize a text? What should NOT be included in a summary?
To briefly explain the main points in your own words. Your opinion should not be in a summary.
What is a synonym for “reluctant”?
Unwilling (or hesitant)
“My backpack weighs a ton.” What type is this and why?
Hyperbole because it exaggerates weight.
When do you use a semicolon (;) correctly?
To join two closely related independent clauses.
What is theme?
The message or lesson of a story.
What does it mean to infer?
To make a conclusion based on clues and prior knowledge.
Define sufficient.
Enough; as much as needed.
“The test was a mountain I had to climb.” What type is this and what does it mean?
Metaphor; the test was difficult or challenging.
Bird : Fly :: Fish : ______
Swim.
What is third-person omniscient point of view?
The narrator knows the thoughts/feelings of all characters.
What is one way to find the main idea?
Look at repeated ideas or the topic sentence.
Define ambiguous.
Having more than one meaning; unclear.
"Spilled the beans." What type of figurative language is this and what does it mean?
Idiom; share information/secrets.
What's wrong with this sentences? “Walking through the park, the trees looked beautiful.”
It has a dangling modifier. It sounds like the trees are walking. The sentence should clearly show who is walking.
If a story describes dark clouds and thunder before something bad happens, what literary element is being used?
Foreshadowing.
What is the best type of evidence to support an answer?
Direct quotes.
Define discrepancy.
A difference or inconsistency.