SAD Openers
Dialogue Punctuation
Figurative Language
Brushstrokes
100

What type of SAD opener is this?

"Are we there yet?" my sister asked.

   "Nope, only 8 hours left to go," my mom said with fatigue.

Even though we had been in this car for only three hours but it fel like a century! To make matters worst, it was pouring down rain.

Dialogue

100

Use correct dialogue punctuation!

Clara yelled I hate you mom!"

Clara yelled, "I hate you mom!"

100

What type of figurative language is this sentence?

She was as brave as a lion.

Simile

100

What type of brushstroke is in this sentence?

Heart pounding, I was terrified to show my mom that I got a 63 on my test.

Absolutes

200

What type of SAD opener is this?

The wind blowing through my hair, the goose bumps forming on my arms, it got me thinking its really fall. Leaves turning a luscious shade of auburn and the hot cider waiting for me inside made me feel warm and cozy like all the goosebumps just disappeared.

Setting

200

Use correct dialogue punctuation!

"This is hard, said Madison

"This is hard," said Madison.

200

What type of figurative language is this sentence?

She was horribly beautiful.

Oxymoron

200

What type of brushstroke is in this sentence?

The car, red and shiny, raced down the highway.

Adjectives out of order

300

What type of SAD opener is this?

"Can you grab me the screwdriver," my dad asked me.

I said, "Sure!"

I only decided to grab it for him because we were finally getting to spend time together. Since dad's work is always so busy even fixing his 20 year old dresser was enjoyable.

Dialogue

300

Use correct dialogue punctuation!

Hey girl! said Piper.

"Hey girl!" said Piper.

300

What type of figurative language is this sentence?

Ana aggravated her Aunt at Aviator Nation. 

Alliteration

300

What type of brushstroke is in this sentence?

The family heirloom crashed against the wall, my mom screaming. There was way to much going on.

Vivid verbs

400

What type of SAD opener is this?

BANG! a bullet shot through the race horse. All the people jaws dropped. They started to get onto the field, POW! and that was the start of the fight.

Action

400

Use correct dialogue punctionation!

"You're the best, said Hudson.



"Your the best," said Hudson.

400

What type of figurative language is this sentence?

He is a beast.

Metaphor

400

What type of brushstroke is in this sentence?

My cats, Mulan and Mushu, inhaled their food.

Appostives

500

What type of SAD opener is this?

In a deep dark mansion in a far away land there was a cottage built of birch and cobblestone. Within the walls lived the evil which of the west.

Setting

500

Use correct dialogue punctuation!

How do you spell your name? questioned Adriana.

"How do you spell your name?" questioned Adriana.

500

What type of figurative language is this sentence?

It had felt like a million years since I had seen him.

Hyperbole

500

What type of brushstroke is in this sentence?

My dad, Jordan, plays for the Atlanta Braves.

Appostives

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