Parts of Speech 1
This part of speech names a person, place, thing, or idea.
Noun
This type of figurative language compares two things using “like” or “as.” Example: He is like a roaring lion.
Simile
The author writes a story about a magical adventure to engage readers. This is an author’s purpose to amuse or tell a story.
Entertain
Sarah grabbed her umbrella and rain boots before leaving the house. Dark clouds filled the sky. What can you infer?
It is going to rain.
She quickly finished her homework. Which word is the verb in the sentence?
finished
This part of speech describes a noun or pronoun.
Adjective
This type of figurative language makes a direct comparison without using “like” or “as.” Example: She is the sun and moon to me.
Metaphor
Marcus kept glancing at the clock and tapping his pencil during the test. What can you infer?
He is nervous or anxious.
The bright sun shined all day. What is the adjective in the sentence?
bright
This part of speech shows action or a state of being.
Verb(s)
This figurative language gives human qualities to animals, objects, or ideas. Example: The flower welcomed the sunlight.
Personification
The author includes facts and details about volcanoes to teach the reader.
Inform
The dog scratched at the door, wagging its tail and barking excitedly when its owner picked up the leash. What can you infer?
The dog wants to go for a walk.
He spoke very softly during the meeting. What is the adverb in the sentence?
softly
This part of speech replaces a noun in a sentence. Example: Instead of saying Jim, you would say "He".
Pronoun
This figurative language uses exaggeration to emphasize a point (example: “I’ve told you a million times”).
The author writes a humorous story that also teaches a lesson about friendship.
What is to entertain (and possibly inform/teach a lesson)?
The classroom was silent as the teacher handed back the tests. Several students looked down and sighed, while one student smiled quietly. What can you infer?
Most students likely did poorly, but one student did well
They went to the store after school. What is the pronoun in the sentence?
This part of speech connects words, phrases, or clauses (like “and,” “but,” or “because”). Remember the FAN BOYS (For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So).
Conjunctions
This figurative language uses words that imitate natural sounds (like “buzz” or “boom”).
Onomatopoeia
This point of view uses “I,” “me,” and “my” and tells the story from one character’s perspective.
What is first person point of view?
The lights were off, the front door was locked, and no cars were in the driveway. A pile of unopened mail sat on the porch. What can you infer?
No one has been home for a while.
The dog ran across the yard. What is the noun in the sentence?
dog or yard