Figurative Language
“Her smile was as bright as the sun.”
Is this a metaphor or a simile?
After winning the contest, Ava felt triumphant as she held up her trophy.
What does triumphant mean?
proud
In this sentence, what is the verb?
Lena painted a picture for art class.
painted
Is this sentence a fragment, a run-on, or is it correct?
Because I forgot my homework.
fragment
Lena practiced her violin every day, even when it was difficult. At the concert, she played beautifully and felt proud.
Would "violins are loud" be a good theme for this story? Explain your answer.
No, it is not the message the author wants us to know. A better theme would be practice and hard work lead to improvement.
“The classroom was a zoo.”
Is this a metaphor or a simile?
metaphor
The kitten was timid, so it hid behind the couch when visitors came over.
What does timid mean?
shy or scared
Fix this sentence:
my friend and i went to boston on saturday
My friend and I went to Boston on Saturday.
A story is mostly about a family working together to fix up an old garden.
Which is the better theme?
A. Gardens need water
B. Teamwork can help solve problems
B
Emma always expected her parents to do her chores for her. When they finally said no, she learned how to do them herself.
Would "Families live in houses" be a good theme? Write a theme of your own.
Responsibility is important.
“The moon was a silver coin floating in the sky.”
Is this a metaphor or a simile?
metaphor
After getting a bad score on her math test, Nina felt gloomy.
What does gloomy mean?
sad or upset
In this sentence, what part of speech is the word beautiful?
The beautiful butterfly landed on the flower.
adjective
Which is the antonym for brave?
A. fearful
B. strong
C. kind
D. excited
A
Carlos and his cousin both wanted the last piece of cake. Instead of arguing, they decided to split it.
Is this a good theme? If not, write a better one.
Cake tastes good.
No. A better theme would be "sharing can solve conflicts."
Which of the following is an example of a personification?
A. The car was as fast as lightning.
B. The wind roared.
C. It is raining cats and dogs.
D. He is a shining star.
B.
Jamal was reluctant to jump into the cold pool, so he stood at the edge for several minutes.
What does reluctant mean?
unwilling/hesitant
(Their / There / They’re) going to the museum after lunch.
They're
A character lies to avoid getting in trouble, but the lie creates even bigger problems.
What is the theme?
Honesty is important / lies cause problems
Noah wanted to build the tallest tower in class, but it kept falling down. After several tries, he finally made it stand.
What would be a good theme for this?
Perseverance helps you succeed.
“The wind whispered through the trees.”
What type of figurative language is this?
personification
The puppy was frantic when it couldn’t find its owner, running in circles and barking loudly.
What does frantic mean?
wild/panicked/very upset
Which word is correct?
The dog wagged (its / it’s) tail.
its
What is the difference between theme and main idea?
Theme: the message an author wants the reader to learn
Main Idea: what the text is mostly about
Tyler found a wallet on the sidewalk with money inside. He brought it to the office so the owner could get it back.
Write a theme for this story.
Doing the right thing matters.