Text Structures
Types of Writing
Parts of Speech
Figurative Language
Miscellaneous
100

It is a text structure that uses vivid language and sensory details to create a clear and engaging picture of a person, place, object, or event for the reader. What is this text structure referred to as?

Descriptive

100

This type of writing aims to educate the reader by providing facts, explanations, and details about a specific topic without expressing personal opinions. What is this type of writing called?

Informational Writing

100

This part of speech modifies verbs, adjectives, etc., often answering questions like how, when, where, and to what extent. What is this part of speech called?

Adverb

100

This exaggerated statement is not meant to be taken literally and is used for emphasis or humorous effect. What is this type of figurative language called?

Hyperbole

100

What is full of holes but still holds water?

A sponge

200

It is a text structure that explains the relationship between events, where one event leads to another event. What is this text structure called?

Cause & Effect

200

This type of writing tells a story, often featuring characters, a plot, and a setting, and can be either fictional or based on real events. What is this type of writing known as?

Narrative Writing

200

The grammatical structure begins with a ___ and includes its object, adding detail about location, time, direction, or manner in a sentence. What is this structure known as?

Prepositional Phrase
200

This figure of speech compares two different things using the words "like" or "as", often to create vivid imagery. What is this type of figurative language known as?

Similie

200

What is always put in front of you but can't be seen?

The future

300

It is a text structure that analyzes the similarities and differences between two or more subjects. What is this text structure called?

Compare & Contrast

300

In this type of writing, the author takes a stance on an issue and presents evidence and reasoning to persuade the reader to agree with their viewpoint. What is this type of writing referred to as?

Argumentative Writing

300

This part of speech modifies nouns by providing additional information about their qualities, quantities, or characteristics. What is this part of speech referred to as?

Adjective

300

This clever play on words exploits multiple meanings or similar-sounding words for humorous or rhetorical effect. What is this type of figurative language referred to as?

Pun

300

What has to be broken before you can use it?

An egg

400

It is a text structure that presents an issue or challenge followed by one or more proposed solutions to address it. What is this text structure known as?

Problem & Solution

400

Often found in novels and short stories, this type of writing focuses on character development and emotional experiences, allowing readers to connect with the story-line. What is this type of writing known as?

Narrative Writing

400

This part of speech names a person, place, thing, or idea and can be classified as common, proper, concrete, or abstract. What is this part of speech called?

Noun

400

This form of figurative language makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as", suggesting that one thing is another. What is this type of figurative language called?

Metaphor

400

What has an eye, but cannot see?

A needle

500

It is a text structure that organizes information or events in a specific order, often chronologically, to show the progression of actions or steps. What is this text structure known as? 

Sequence

500

This type of writing includes articles, reports, and essays that aim to communicate to readers about certain topics or events. What is this type of writing called?

Informational Writing

500

This part of speech expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being and is essential for forming sentences. What is this part of speech known as?

Verb

500

This expression has a meaning that cannot be understood from the literal definitions of its individual words, often reflecting cultural nuances. What is this type of figurative language known as?

Idiom

500

What question can you never answer yes to?

"Are you asleep yet?"

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