Figurative Language
A simile is a figure of speech that compares two things using the words "like or "as."
What part of speech is the word "quickly" in the sentence: "He ran quickly to the store."?
"Quickly" is an adverb, because it describes how he ran.
What is the main idea of the story "The tortoise and the Hare"?
The main idea is that slow and steady winds the race.
What does the word "benevolent" mean?
"Benevolent" means kind and charitable.
What is the setting of the story "Cinderella"?
The setting is a kingdom, particularly Cinderella's home and the royal palace.
Give an example of a metaphor/
"The classroom was a zoo." (A metaphor compares two things without using "like" or "as".
What is the subject of this sentence: "The dog chased the ball"?
The subject is "The dog."
What can you infer about the character from their actions in a story?
Inferences are based on character's actions and traits. Example: "The girl's generosity shows that she is kind-hearted."
Use the word courageous in a sentence.
"The courageous firefighter saved the family from the burning building."
Who is the protagonist in the story "Resistance"
The Protagonist in "Resistance" was Lidia
What is personification? Provide an example.
Personification is giving human characteristics to non-human things. Example: "The wind whispered through the trees."
What type of sentence is this: "I can't wait to see you!!" (Hint look at punctuation)
It is an exclamatory sentence because it shows strong emotion.
Identify the supporting details in the passage: "The elephant walked slowly through the jungle, the trees rustling as it passed."
Supporting details include: "The elephant walked slowly" and "the trees rustling as it passed."
What is a synonym for "happy"?
A synonym for "happy" is "joyful".
What is the theme of the story "The Boy Who Cried Wolf"?
The theme is the importance of honesty.
Identify the idiom in this sentence: "it is raining cats and dogs." AND what does it actually mean.
"Raining cats and dogs" is an idiom meaning it's raining heavily.
"He said, 'I will be there' soon.'"
What is the conflict in the story "Little Red Riding Hood"?
The conflict is Little Red Riding Hood being tricked by the wolf.
An antonym for "Expand" is "shrink".
What is the climax of "Goldilocks and the Three Bears"?
The climax is when Goldilocks is caught in the bears' house.
What is a hyperbole (Miss Cook's Fave haha!) Write a sentence that includes a hyperbole.
Hyperbole is an exaggerated way of saying something. Example sentence: "I've told you a million times."
Write a complex sentence using a subordinate clause.
"I stayed home because it was raining." (Subordinate clause: "because it was raining")
How does the setting impact the plot in "Iceberg"?
The setting of Iceberg, with the ship and water creates the scene for the events that take place aboard the titanic.
Define the word "reluctant" and use it in a sentence.
"Reluctant" means unwilling or hesitant. Example: "She was reluctant to speak in front of the class."
Explain the significance of a character's motivation in a story.
A character's motivation drives their actions and decisions, which moves the plot forward. For example, in "The Tortoise and the Hare," the tortoise is motivated by a desire to prove that perseverance leads to success.