Figurative Language
Finding the Theme
Vocabulary
Nonfiction Text
Anything Goes!
100
Crow tapped Miss Hickory’s hickory nut head with his long yellow beak. “Don’t be so hard-headed, Miss Hickory,” he said. “It is just as I have told you. The family is leaving, and you should start getting ready to move.”
What kind of figurative language is the underlined phrase?
What is an Idiom?
100
The message of the story is called the...
What is Theme?
100
The cubs nestled together to keep warm during the cold weather.
What does nestled mean?
To lay closely or next to
100
What text structure is this?
What is a Diagram?
100
What are the names of Mrs. Newman's dogs?
Riley and Zuko
200
When spring came, Miss Hickory used some soft new leaves to sew herself a skirt, and she knitted a sweater out of blades of grass. She had made it through the winter, and she was feeling more and more at home in the forest. She was as happy as a clam.
What kind of figurative language use in this description?
What is a simile?
200
Once a cat was in a hurry. She ran across the street without looking. She narrowly escaped being hit by a car.
What is the theme of this story?
Look both ways before crossing the street.
200
Even though she is feeble, the old lady still walks a mile every day.
What does feeble mean?
without strength or weak
200
What is the purpose of an index?
It is a list of key concepts in ABC order, along with the page numbers where more info can be found.
200
Where can you find the Table of Contents in a nonfiction text?
At the beginning of the text.
300
Each wolf cub was named for what it would do for the pack. They had names like Leader, and Thinker. But the littlest cub was just named Runt. As he grew older, Runt feared that his name was a prophecy—that he would never do anything useful for the pack.
What kind of figurative language is the underlined phrase?
What is a metaphor?
300
Long ago, a beautiful princess had all beautiful, expensive dresses. She bragged about them all the time. The other maidens got so tired of hearing about it that they stopped being friends with her.
What is the theme of this story?
Don't brag. Be modest.
300
What does the prefix inter- mean?
between
300
Ice-cream is a delicious frozen treat that comes in a many different colors and flavors. Two of my favorite flavors are strawberry and chocolate. Though both of these flavors are delicious, strawberry may contain pieces of fruit while chocolate usually will not. Even though more chocolate ice-cream is sold across the country annually than strawberry, each flavor tastes great inside of a milk shake.
Which nonfiction text structure is this an example of?
What is Compare and Contrast?
300
Cause: I woke up late for school...
What would the effect be?
I will be late for class and will be marked tardy.
400
Runt looked at the human place. He saw a dog chained inside a fence. Suddenly Runt felt brave. He had stayed out in the storm. He was name-worthy. He lifted his head to let out his cub-wolf cry of “Yip-yip-yip.” He heard something strange, and he stopped. It was a howl that he had heard—a wolf’s howl—his own howl.
What kind of figurative language is the underlined phrase?
What is a metaphor?
400
In a cozy little town nestled among green hills, there was a curious girl named Maya. One day, while exploring her grandmother's attic, Maya stumbled upon an old, dusty key. Intrigued, she set out to uncover its secrets. With each turn of the key, Maya unlocked hidden doors to worlds filled with wonder and adventure. From enchanted forests to mysterious castles, Maya's journey taught her that sometimes, the greatest treasures are found in the most unexpected places.
What did Maya find in her grandmother's attic, and what sparked her curiosity?
Maya found an old, dusty key that piqued her curiosity and prompted her to embark on a journey of discovery.
400
Today wasn’t any ordinary school day, it was an ___________ school day. We went on a field trip to a science museum and had an ________ adventure. When we walked into the museum, we were greeted by an enormous T-Rex that __________ over us. We though it was so cool. We couldn't wait to see more.
Choose three words below to fill in the blanks:
-experience, extraordinary, awesome, towered, exhibitToday wasn’t any ordinary school day, it was an extraordinary school day. We went on a field trip to a science museum and had an awesome adventure. When we walked into the museum, we were greeted by an enormous T-Rex that towered over us. We thought it was so cool. We couldn’t wait to see more.
400
Freezer burn may have wasted more ice-cream than sidewalks. If you don't know, freezer burn is when ice crystals form on the surface of ice-cream. These ice crystals can ruin the texture and flavor of the ice cream. But you can prevent freezer burn. Since freezer burn is caused when melted ice-cream is refrozen, rather than eating your ice-cream from the container as it melts, scoop your ice-cream into a bowl and put the container back in the fridge immediately. Doing this ought to help you solve your issues with freezer burn.
What nonfiction text structure is this an example of?
What is Problem and Solution?
400
What should I do if I'm not sure of an answer when taking a test?
-Reread the question
-Cross out known answers that do not make sense (process of elimination)
500
Runt looked at the human place. He saw a dog chained inside a fence. Suddenly Runt felt brave. He had stayed out in the storm. He was name-worthy. He lifted his head to let out his cub-wolf cry of “Yip-yip-yip.” He heard something strange, and he stopped. It was a howl that he had heard—a wolf’s howl—his own howl.
How does Runt’s fearing that he may not be “name worthy” make the description of the way he feels more interesting?
Runt now feels “nameworthy” is a reminder that he has been worried that he would never do anything useful for the pack.
500
In a cozy little town nestled among green hills, there was a curious girl named Maya. One day, while exploring her grandmother's attic, Maya stumbled upon an old, dusty key. Intrigued, she set out to uncover its secrets. With each turn of the key, Maya unlocked hidden doors to worlds filled with wonder and adventure. From enchanted forests to mysterious castles, Maya's journey taught her that sometimes, the greatest treasures are found in the most unexpected places.
How did Maya's exploration change her perspective on the world?
Maya's exploration broadened her perspective on the world, showing her the beauty and diversity that exist beyond her own town. It also instilled in her a sense of wonder and a desire to continue exploring and learning about the world around her.
500
Studying for exams can have a positive _____________ on a student’s final grades.
Which is correct: affect or effect?
What is affect?
Affect means to change or influence something. An Effect is the result of a change
500
Making ice-cream is not easy. Cream and sugar have to first be mixed in a frozen container. Ingredients may be added at this point, if desired. The mixture must be stirred and whipped until the cream and sugar mixture is frozen. Depending on the equipment, this may take as long as an hour. After the ice-cream is prepared, it must be kept frozen until it is ready to be enjoyed. Making ice-cream is difficult, but most people would agree that it is worth the trouble.
What nonfiction text structure is this an example of?
What is Sequence/Process?
500
What is Mrs. Newman's discord name?
You'll never know!