Figurative Language
This type of figurative language makes a comparison using the words "like" or "as"
What is a simile?
This is a person, place, thing, or idea (ex. "dog")
What is a noun?
The highest point of interest, the place where ideas are drawn together, an important turning point in a series of actions, or the most forceful event in a story
What is the climax?
You see people standing outside, they are shivering and stomping their feet.
The people are doing this because...
A) they are angry
B) they are cold
C) they are farmers
D) they are hot
What is B?
This is the lesson, message, or moral of a story
What is theme?
This figure of speech makes a direct comparison between two things without using the words "like" or "as"
What is a metaphor?
This part of speech is an action, occurrence, or state of being (ex. "stomp")
What is a verb?
Concludes the action and ensures that all important plot lines have been tied
What is the resolution?
Mr. Nelson, the mailman, walked across a beautiful yard to bring the mail to the Bell's home. Suddenly, the sprinklers went on and Mr. Nelson was all wet. Very angry, Mr. Nelson went to the front of the house and pounded on the door. No one answered.
How did Mr. Nelson get so wet?
A) An automatic timer had been set to start the sprinklers.
B)He fell in a puddle.
C) The kids in the house put the sprinklers on.
D) It started to rain.
What is A?
This is the author's feeling about what he or she is writing
What is tone?
This type of figurative language gives human characteristics to animals or objects
What is personification?
This part of speech describes or modifies a noun (ex. "awesome")
What is an adjective?
The beginning of the story, where the characters and setting are introduced
What is the exposition?
The waiting room was full. Two dogs lay patiently on the floor. A kitten cried in the cat carrier. A man came in the door carrying an injured dog. A white-coated man came out to meet him. Everyone knew they might have a long wait.
Where is this story happening?
A) A vet's office
B) A doctor's office
C) A grocery store
D) A farm
What is A?
This is how the author's words make the reader feel
What is mood?
This type of figurative language is an intentional (and extreme) exaggeration
What is hyperbole?
This part of speech modifies or describes any other part of speech, but is usually used to modify a verb (usually ends in -ly)
What is an adverb?
Events in a story that build up the conflict
What is the rising action?
Something strange was going on. First, Aidan's aunt said, "Top o' the morning to you!" Then she served him green oatmeal with green milk. She was wearing a green top hat. Aidan wondered whether it was April Fool's Day, but his food tasted fine.
When did Aidan first realize that something strange was happening?
A) noon
B) afternoon
C) evening
D) morning
What is D?
The author's reason for writing a story
What is author's purpose?
This is the repetition of a consonant sound at the beginning of words
What is alliteration?
This part of speech links nouns, pronouns, and phrases to other words in a sentence (ex. "under")
What is a preposition?
Events that lead up to the resolution of a story
What is the falling action?
This man gets up early each morning even when he's been up very late the night before. His office is part of his home, so he has no commute time. He often travels great distances on business. His job is very difficult, because he can never make everyone happy. In spite of this, he keeps on trying to do the best possible job that he can, while feeling the weight of the world on his shoulders.
Who is this man?
A) A businessman
B) A CEO
C) The President
D) A teacher
What is C?
This type of poetry doesn't have any regular rhythm or rhyme--it just flows on the page
What is free verse poetry?