Similes/Metaphors
What do similies and metaphors have in common?
They both compare two unlike things.
Where does the apostrophe belong?
Make sure to stop by Ms. ______ class before you leave.
A. Nelson's
B. Nelsons
C. Nelsons'
A. Nelson's
What is the meaning of the word prefix?
A group of letters but before a root word which changes the meaning
What does the root word "phon" mean?
Sound.
What is a pallet?
A bed or a wood structure made to carry products.
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
Similes use like or as. Metaphors do not.
Where do commas belong in this sentence:
After we went fishing today we ate food drank sparkling water and got cleaned up.
After we went fishing today, we ate food, drank sparkling water, and got cleaned up.
If you take away the prefix and suffix, what is left of the word unemployment?
Employment
What does the root word "cred" mean?
Believe.
You can give an example as well or a Spanish definition.
To expect something to happen.
Is the following sentence a metaphor or simile? Explain why.
My toes are like icicles right now!
What is the purpose of SEMI-COLONS (;)?
To connect two like sentences.
What does unhurt mean?
Not hurt.
What does the root word "auto" mean?
Self.
What does the term "at stake" mean?
You can give an example sentence or the Spanish definition as well.
To be won or lost; at risk.
Is the following a metaphor or simile? Explain why.
The baby is a cute teddy bear.
Metaphor: it compares to unlike things WITHOUT using like or as.
Give one example of when COLONS (:) should be used.
1) Before a list or announcing something
2) For times of day (1:30 PM)
3) To express a title (Star Wars 3: Return of the Jedi)
True or False: if you take the prefix away from disagree, the root word is agree.
True.
What does the root word "bio" mean?
Life.
What does the word "elaborate" mean?
You can use an example, or a Spanish definition as well.
add details, as to an account or idea.
Daily Double:
Using your whiteboard, create your own simile or metaphor.
Daily Double
What punctuation does this sentence need? Hint there are 13.
after watching the movie black panther Wakanda Forever we went to in-n-out burger and stopped at joes house
After watching the movie Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, we went to In-N-Out Burger and stopped at Joe's house.
If you remove “re” from reheated, what does the word mean?
Past tense of heat.
What does the root word "port" mean?
To carry.
What does the word "loitering" mean?
You use it in an example sentence or the definition.