Figurative Language
What is a simile, and what is an example?
Comparing two things using like or as
What is problem and solution?
- an answer to
- a consequence of
- in order to solve
- resolution
What is a synonym, and what is an example?
Two words that have similar meanings.
- huge - gigantic
- strong - powerful
What is mono?
One
What is the theme of a story?
The core message - or moral - of a story
What is it teaching you?
How is a metaphor different than a simile?
Both compare two things, but a simile uses like or as, and a metaphor uses words like "are" and "is"
What is chronological order?
- events in order of time
- dates and specific timeline given
What is an antonym, and what is an example?
Two words that have opposite meanings.
- hot - cold
- big - small
What is logy?
the study of
How do you summarize what you read?
Find the main idea
Figure out: what is the passage talking about (repeatedly)?
Understand: What events are occurring?
Include plot and theme for a literary text.
Include the central idea and relevant details for an informational text.
What is figurative language?
What is comparing and contrasting?
The similarities and differences between two or more passages, characters, stories, etc.
What is a homonym, and what is an example?
Two words that have the same pronunciation and spelling, but have different meanings.
- lie (untruth) - lie (laying down)
- address (location) - address (speak to)
What is hetero?
different
What is an adjective?
A word that describes a noun or pronoun, providing more information about its qualities, characteristics, or quantity
What is imagery, and what is an example?
When the author uses objects, actions, and ideas to appeal to the five sentences.
- the fresh and juicy oranges tasted great.
What is cause and effect?
- as a result of
- because of
- this led to ...
- due to ...
What is a homophone, and what is an example?
Two words with the same pronunciation and sound, but different spellings and meanings.
- there, their, they're
- to, too
- here, hear
What is Duc/duct?
lead, to make
What is an adverb?
A word that modifies a verb, adjective, another adverb, or even a whole clause. It describes how something is happening.
What is an idiom, and what is an example?
An expression that does not have a literal meaning (does not mean word-for-word), but has a separate meaning.
- break a leg
- beat around the bush
- cost an arm and a leg
What is sequence?
- first, second, third,
- before, during, after
- finally
What is an inference?
An educated guess, using reasoning or background knowledge to determine the meaning of a word.
What is chron?
time
What is a conjunction?
A word that joins words or sentences together.