FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE
Define Personification
Many people think that they can get sick by going into cold weather improperly dressed; however, illnesses are not caused by temperature- they are caused by germs. So while shivering outside in the cold probably won’t strengthen your immune system, you’re more likely to contract an illness indoors because you will have a greater exposure to germs.
A. Cause and Effect
B. Problem and Solution
C. Compare and Contrast
D. Descriptive
E. Sequence of Events
F. Order of Importance
Cause and Effect
What is an exposition made up of?
Characters, setting, time
The people of ancient Egypt created an advanced civilization. More than 6,000 years ago, they developed a calendar with 360 days divided into 12 months. The people made paper and learned how to write. They also built huge monuments with machines they invented.
What is the passage mostly about?
The creation of an advanced civilization in Egypt.
Three flies notice an overturned honey pot. Two of the flies decide to land in the honey and start eating it. But the oldest fly stays back. The two flies tease the older fly, but then get stuck in the honey.
What is the theme of this story?
Some prizes aren't worth it.
What is the definition of an idiom?
A phrase which has a different meaning than the literal meaning.
It's no secret that vaping and Juuling is growing in popularity across the nation and world. Kids and teenagers are exposed to these dangerous e-cigarettes at a young age, and an alarming percentage of students have vaped. Young persons quickly become addicted to the chemicals in the liquids used in vaping, and in some unfortunate cases, some adolescents have died as a direct result of vaping.
Students and parents must first be educated on the negative health effects. One answer is for schools to hold assemblies or prevention programs that discuss the short-term and long-term health risks of vaping and e-cigarettes. It would also be a good idea to invite parents to this school-wide assembly so that they are also aware of the risks. Students need to understand the reality and seriousness of these health concerns so that they can make the smart decision not to vape.
A. Cause and Effect
B. Problem and Solution
C. Compare and Contrast
D. Descriptive
E. Sequence of Events
F. Order of Importance
Problem and Solution
What is mood in a story?
The feeling the reader gets from reading the story.
Because lambs are sometimes eaten by coyotes, ranchers may hunt or trap the coyotes. However, killing coyotes may upset nature's balance. Scientists have found a way to protect sheep without killing coyotes. Coyotes are fed lamb meat treated with a drug. When they eat the meat, they get sick. Later, coyotes won't even go near lambs. They'll hunt rabbits instead.
This story is mainly about...?
How scientists help protect sheep and coyotes.
As Tai strummed the guitar, Charlesa looked at her with pride. For so long, Tai's fingers had clumsily tripped over the strings, but now she played the song with ease. Getting to this point hadn't been easy for Charlesa, either. She sighed, trying to bury the memories of all the screaming tantrums Tai had thrown. Once, she nearly threw her guitar against a wall. But now when Tai smiled, and the tune of "Sweet Home Alabama" floated out of the instrument, Charlesa smiled, too. It had been worth it.
Which of the following is most likely a theme of the story
Hard work can bring great rewards.
The use of a word to describe or imitate a natural sound made by an object or action.
Onomatopoeia
This morning was crazy. My alarm clock was set for PM instead of AM, so I woke up really late. I just threw on some clothes and ran out the door. I rode my bike as fast as I could and thought that I was going to be late for sure, but when I got there everyone was outside and there were firetrucks all lined up in front of school. I guess somebody pulled the fire alarm before class started. It worked out though, because nobody really noticed or minded that I was tardy.
A. Cause and Effect
B. Problem and Solution
C. Compare and Contrast
D. Descriptive
E. Sequence of Events
F. Order of Importance
Chronological/Sequence
When all of the action starts to come to an end.
Falling Action
The Statue of Liberty is famous monument in New York City. 3.5 million people visit The Statue of Liberty each year. The Statue of Liberty is a 151 foot statue of a woman holding a book and a torch. It is located on an island in New York Harbor. It was a gift of friendship from the people of France. It has become a symbol of freedom. What is the central idea of the paragraph?
The Statue of Liberty is famous monument in New York City.
What is the theme: Timmy chose his best friend as a partner. They talked too much and did not finish the project.
It is best if one chooses partners wisely.
When a person or author makes an indirect reference in speech, text, or a song to a famous figure.
Allusion
Students are not allowed to chew gum in my class. While some students think that I am just being mean, there are many good reasons for this rule. First, some irresponsible students make messes with their gum. They may leave it on the bottoms of desks, drop it on the floor, or put it on other people’s property. Another reason why I don’t allow students to chew gum is because it is a distraction. When they are allowed to chew gum, students are more worried about having it, popping it, chewing it, and snapping it then they are in listening, writing, reading, and learning. This is why I don’t allow students to chew gum in my class.
A. Cause and Effect
B. Problem and Solution
C. Compare and Contrast
D. Descriptive
E. Sequence of Events
F. Order of Importance
Cause and Effect
What is tone in a story?
the attitude the author has toward the subject he/she is writing about
Most kangaroos eat grass. Some kangaroos eat only plants and vegetables. Depending on where the kangaroos are from, some kangaroos will eat on trees and shrubs. Kangaroos eat different kinds of food. What is the central idea?
Kangaroos eat different types of food.
What is the theme: Tony hit Fred so Fred hit him back.
A wise person treats others how he/she wants to be treated.
What is Type of figurative Language is this?
He's a bull in a china shop.
Metaphor
Football and baseball are two of the most popular sports in the country. They have many things in common. For one, they are both team sports, and they both require players to advance to an end or “home” point on the playing field. However, football requires players to carry the ball to the end zone, whereas in baseball, it is the defending team that controls the ball while it is in play.
A. Cause and Effect
B. Problem and Solution
C. Compare and Contrast
D. Descriptive
E. Sequence of Events
F. Order of Importance
Compare and Contrast
What are the names of all of the steps that are in the plot diagram in order?
Exposition, Rising action, Climax, Falling action and Resolution.
Penguins are interesting birds. They are flightless, which means they cannot fly. They spend half of their time on land and half of their time in water. Penguins can also swim 20 miles per hour. What is the central idea?
Penguins are interesting birds.
What is the theme: Ben broke Tom's lamp and didn't care. Tom never invited Ben over again.
If you respect people's property, people will respect you.
What is the definition of alliteration?
The repeating of the same letter or sound, especially constant sounds, tongue twisters
When you walk into my bedroom there is a window facing you. To the right of that is a dresser and television and on the other side of the window is my bed.
A. Cause and Effect
B. Problem and Solution
C. Compare and Contrast
D. Descriptive
E. Sequence of Events
F. Order of Importance
Descriptive
What is the definition of theme and what are the three steps to creating a theme statement.
A universal message embedded in a story that speaks to something the author believes about the world.
1. make a list of topics
2. Finish the following sentence about one of the topics in step #1: "The author believes that..."
3. Delete the words "The author believes that".
Niagara Falls is a famous waterfall in Northern America. It is on the Niagra River about halfway between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. Niagara Falls is on the American and Canadian border. The American Falls is 167 feet high. On the Canadian side, the Horseshoe Falls is 161 feet high. What is the central idea of the paragraph?
Niagara Falls is a famous waterfall in Northern America.
An old monkey on the point of death summoned his sons around him to give them some parting advice. He ordered them to bring in a bundle of sticks, and said to his eldest son: "Break it." The son strained and strained, but with all his efforts was unable to break the sticks. The other sons also tried, but none of them was successful. "Untie the bundle," said the father, "and each of you take a stick." When they had done so, he called out to them: "Now, break," and each stick was easily broken. "You see my meaning," said their father.
Teamwork is the key.