Figurative Language
What type of figurative language shows a comparison of two unlike things using the words like or as?
Simile
The reason why an author writes a text describes the author’s…
Purpose
What is a counterclaim?
The opposing viewpoint to the writers main claim in an argumentative essay.
Synonyms are two words that mean the..
Same/Similar things
The emotions that a reader feels when reading a text.
Mood
What type of figurative language shows a comparison that describes one thing as if it is another thing?
Metaphor
What are the three most common purposes an author may have to write a text?
You must get all three correct to win the points!
Persuade, inform, and entertain
What does an author use to support their claim(s) in an argumentative essay?
Evidence
Denotation is the definition of a word and connotation is the…
Feeling that a word creates
The latin root -grav- means...
heavy or weighty
This type of figurative language gives human characteristics to a non-human object.
Personification
What word is used to describe how an author feels about the subject that they are writing about?
Tone
What is the author’s evidence in the excerpt below?
Plants need sunlight to grow properly. When a plant is kept in the dark, it becomes pale and weak compared to a plant place near a window. This shows that sunlight helps plants make food through photosynthesis, which keeps them healthy and strong.
When a plant is kept in the dark, it becomes pale and weak compared to a plant place near a window.
What is the connotation of the word delighted?
(Hint: + or -)
Positive
"Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary"
What is the mood of the line above?
gloomy, sleepy, eerie
What type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
Getting the baby to take a nap was a battle.Metaphor
What words in the following sentence demonstrate a formal tone:
We appreciate your time and consideration regarding this matter.
Identify at least two or more!
"Appreciate”, “consideration”, “regarding this matter”
Name three different types of evidence that an author may use to support their claim in an argumentative essay.
Facts, statistics, anecdotes, quotations, examples
Name two synonyms for the word thrilling.
You must name two to get the points!
Exciting, exhilarating, adventurous, fun, intense, electrifying
Fill in the blank with a word that includes the Latin root -grav-.
The ___________ pull of Earth keeps the moon in orbit around our planet.
gravitational
What type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
Taylor tried not to eat the pizza, but it kept calling his name.
Personification
What type of diction is suggested by the word such as mammals and adaptations?
A. Informal
B. Technical
C. Poetic
D. Emotional
B. Technical
What word describes the author’s response to the counterclaim in an argumentative essay?
Rebuttal
In the sentence "The teacher was strict with students,” does the word strict have a positive, negative, or neutral connotation.
Negative
Zoe gravitates toward physical activities. Would she be more likely to sign up for a soccer team or a painting class? Why?
Soccer. The word "gravitates" means that she is pulled towards/attracted to physical activities like soccer.