Poetry & Figurative Language
What structure is poetry written in?
Lines & Stanzas
What is the definition of plot?
The sequence of events in the story
Read this short passage: "There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed." What is the main idea?
There are many fun things to do at the beach.
What is a noun?
A noun is a person, place, or thing
What does "persuade" mean in terms of author's purpose?
make people agree with you or change their opinion/behavior
Which device is a comparison using the words "like" or "as"?
Simile
Which part of the plot introduces the characters?
Exposition
"Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers. They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go. Mrs. Jones works nights. She bakes cakes, cookies, and pies. Mrs. Brown works in the daytime. She bakes bread and rolls." What is the main idea?
Both Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers who work at Bake Goods to Go
What is a verb?
A verb is a word that describes an action
What does "entertain" mean in terms of author's purpose?
to make people enjoy something or feel emotions (e.g., laugh, feel suspense)
Which literary device is an extreme exaggeration used for effect?
Hyperbole
Which part of the plot is the most intense moment?
Climax
Which word from the sentence "The volcanic heat of the oven made Sarah step back" helps the reader understand the meaning of "volcanic"?
"heat"
Identify the sentence type: "I left the remote in the living room." (simple, compound, or complex)
Simple
What does "inform" mean in terms of author's purpose?
to explain or give facts
What is the name of the device that compares two unlike things without using "like" or "as"?
Metaphor
Put these plot stages in the correct order: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution.
Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
LEGO sets contain "intricate" parts that are more detailed and challenging. Which of the following helps the reader understand "intricate": "detailed and challenging", "larger", or "different-shaped"?
"detailed and challenging."
Identify the sentence type: "When I had made an opening sufficient for my head, I put in a dark lantern." (simple, compound, or complex)
Complex
Which option shows the correct comma usage for a city/state/address: "Juneau, AK 99801", "Juneau AK 99801", or "Juneau, AK, 99801"?
Juneau, AK 99801
What is the term for words that imitate sounds (examples: crash, bang, hiss)?
Onomatopoeia
Identify the turning point of a story (another common name for this is often used in summaries).
Climax
What is an antonym of the word "summary"?
expand
Identify the sentence type: "I knew that he could not see the opening of the door, and I kept pushing on it steadily." (simple, compound, or complex)
Compound
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:
A) "Richie asked for, a dog, cat and walrus for Christmas."
B) "Richie asked for a dog, cat, and walrus for Christmas."
B) "Richie asked for a dog, cat, and walrus for Christmas."