Figurative Language
Identify the figurative language: "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."
What is alliteration?
"Vedanth likes to play with me."
What point of view is this sentence?
First Person
Matthew Henson is most commonly known as the first African American to explore the Arctic. He and Robert Peary made several trips to the Arctic in hopes of discovering the North Pole. In 1909, Henson placed an American flag there, accomplishing his long awaited goal.
What is Inform
I needed some extra support, or help, in my math class.
help
Because the author was so modest, she didn't make a big deal about her book being published.
shy, not liking to brag
Name the figurative language: "He let the cat out of the bag."
Idiom
What is Point Of View?
The perspective from which the story is told.
Reading is the most important academic skill you can learn. Without reading, you would not be able to do any other academic subject. Even in math, you have to be able to read numbers in order to accurately calculate problems. Reading is also important in applying for jobs. In order to get a job, you must be able to read the application so that you can fill it out properly. These two reasons alone should show you the importance of reading.
What is Persuade
Lisa hates all types of seafood. She detests tuna just as much as she dislikes shrimp.
dislikes
POV when the narrator uses they/ them and knows all character's thoughts
Third person omniscient
Name the type of figurative language that has this definition.
A phrase that shows exaggeration that cannot possibly be true.
Hyperbole
"He was swimming back and forth until he was exhausted." Which point of view describes this sentence?
Third Person
Last year, my family visited the zoo. Upon arriving, we headed straight to the penguin exhibit. When we got there, we saw a sign that read “Lost Penguin: If found, please call 202-633-4848.” A picture was displayed below the words. I knew what I had to do. As my family was walking toward the bears’ enclosure, I darted off to the cafe across the way. I snuck into the kitchen and looked for the
What is Entertain
Lean fats are essential to a healthy diet. Vegetables are very necessary too.
necessary
The moral or lesson of the story
Theme
Name the figurative language: He was as fast as a cheetah.
Simile
After school yesterday, Mr. Wall talked to Jimmy about his academic ineligibility. Jimmy felt incredibly disappointed in himself.
Third Person Limited
Everyone should learn how to ride a bike. It is a good form of transportation. It can also be an enjoyable and healthy activity. It is something that can be done alone or with others. You can use a bike to compete in a race or go on a leisurely ride. Bike riding is fun for people of all ages.
What is Persuade
The old man ambled slowly down the path while his dog strolled next to him.
walked
tells the important events or ideas in a story in your own words. It does not give your ideas or opinions.
What is a Summary
Name the figurative language: He was a hurricane when he entered the room.
What is a metaphor?
What point of view in a story is talking about you?
Second Person
Charlie knew that he had waited until the last minute to do his report. As he quickly typed away on his computer, all of a sudden the power went out. He hadn’t saved his document. He just stared at the screen in disbelief as all his work disappeared. It wouldn’t have been so bad if he had saved it earlier, but he hadn’t. Charlie promised himself that this would never happen to him again.
What is Entertain
Our last principal was very lax with the rules, unlike our new principal who makes sure we follow them all.
lenient, easy-going, not strict
When something is factual and not influenced by your opinion or bias
Objective