Figurative
Language
Language
What is a simile?
A comparison of 2 things using "like" or "as".
Where should the comma go in the sentence?
"However she has never talked to him before."
However, she has never talked to him before.
What does Central Idea mean?
What the text is mainly/mostly about.
What is the meaning of contrast?
To determine the difference between 2 topics.
What is the setting?
What is a metaphor?
A comparison of 2 things without using "like" or "as".
Where should the commas go?
"His favorite foods are pizza seafood and pasta."
His favorite foods are pizza, seafood, and pasta.
What is a theme?
The moral/lesson/message the author is trying to convey.
What is the meaning of compare?
Find similarities between 2 topics.
What is conflict.
A serious disagreement or argument (the main issue).
"She sells seashells by the seashore" is an example of what figurative language.
What changes should be made to revise the sentence?
"grace loves oranges and apples but not bananas."
Grace loves oranges and apples, but not bananas.
What does it mean to analyze?
To break down a text.
What is the meaning of infer?
Come to a conclusion using background knowledge and textual evidence.
The main storyline or events that occur in a story.
PLOT
PERSONIFICATION
Where should the semi-colon go?
"Ari likes to dance she also likes to sing."
Ari likes to dance; she also likes to sing.
What is a protagonist?
The main character
What is a conversation between 2 characters called?
DIALOGUE
What figurative language is represented by sound.
ONOMATOPOEIA
What corrections should be made to revise the sentence?
" ethan loves music movies and video games he also likes to cook."
Ethan loves music, movies, and video games; he also likes to cook.
What is an antagonist?
The main enemy or rival in a story(villain).
What is the meaning on connotation?
Idea or feeling that a word invokes.
What is tone?
The author's attitude towards the subject.