Figurative Language
Parts of Speech
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Inferences
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100
This type of figurative language makes a comparison using the words LIKE or AS
What is a simile?
100
This is a person, place, thing, or idea. An example is "dog."
What is a noun?
100
The highest point of interest, the place where ideas are drawn together, an important turning point in a series of actions, or the most forceful event in a story.
What is climax
100
You see people standing outside, they are shivering and stomping their feet.

The people are doing this because...

A) they are angry
B) they are cold
C) they are farmers
D) they are hot
What is B?
100
Concludes the action and ensures that all important plot lines have been tied.
What is the resolution
200
This figure of speech makes a direct comparison between two things without using the words LIKE or AS.
What is a metaphor?
200
This part of speech is an action, occurrence, or state of being. "Stomp" is an example.
What is a verb?
200
A genre in nonfiction which is a story of someone else's life.
What is biography
200
Mr. Nelson, the mailman, walked across a beautiful yard to bring the mail to the Bell's home. Suddenly, the sprinklers went on and Mr. Nelson was all wet. Very angry, Mr. Nelson went to the front of the house and pounded on the door. No one answered.

How did Mr. Nelson get so wet?

A) An automatic timer had been set to start the sprinklers.
B)He fell in a puddle.
C) The kids in the house put the sprinklers on.
D) It started to rain.
What is A?
200
This is the lesson, or moral, of a story.
What is theme?
300
This type of figurative language gives human characteristics to animals or objects.
What is personification?
300
This part of speech describes (or modifies) a noun. An example is "awesome."
What is an adjective?
300
The beginning of the story, where the characters and setting are introduced.
What is exposition
300
The waiting room was full. Two dogs lay patiently on the floor. A kitten cried in the cat carrier. A man came in the door carrying an injured dog. A white-coated man came out to meet him. Everyone knew they might have a long wait.

Where is this story happening?

A) A vet's office
B) A doctor's office
C) A grocery store
D) A farm
What is A?
300
This is the feeling, or emotion of a story.
What is mood?
400
A play on words that can be used as a joke. "I mustache you a question."
What is a pun
400
This part of speech modifies (describes) any other part of speech, but is usually used to modify a verb. This part of speech usally ends in -ly.
What is an adverb?
400
The central topic of a piece of writing.
What is main idea
400
Something strange was going on. First, Aidan's aunt said, "Top o' the morning to you!" Then she served him green oatmeal with green milk. She was wearing a green top hat. Aidan wondered whether it was April Fool's Day, but his food tasted fine.

When did Aidan first realize that something strange was happening?

A) noon
B) afternoon
C)evening
D) morning
What is D?
400
One to two words that explain the subject being discussed.
What is topic
500
The speaker says the complete opposite of what the other person means. It often has the best comedic value or to be mean.
What is sarcasm
500
This part of speech is used to replace a noun.
What is a pronoun
500
Who is the best teacher in 6th grade?
Who is Mr. Hauenstein
500
This man gets up early each morning even when he's been up very late the night before. His office is part of his home, so he has no commute time. He often travels great distances on business. His job is very difficult, because he can never make everyone happy. In spite of this, he keeps on trying to do the best possible job that he can, while feeling the weight of the world on his shoulders.

Who is this man?

A) A business man
B) A CEO
C) The President
D) The Vice President
What is C?
500
Events in a story that build up the conflict.
What is rising action
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