Figurative Language
Genre
Author's Purpose
Vocabulary
More Strategies
100
"The chocolate candy in the cupboard called to me", is an example of a. idiom b. personification c. metaphor
What is a personification.
100
Stories based on the author's imagination is known as _____________________?
Fiction
100
What is it called when the author expresses his opinions and views? a. entertainment b. point of view c. climax
What is b - point of view?
100

Define claim

Claim is what the author is trying to convince you of

100

Explain what you do when you reach number 15 and it is an ECR.

Flag to complete later once all the questions are complete THEN begin my draft on paper.

200
Birds of a feather flock together is an example of a. personification b. hyperbole c. idiom
What is c, an idiom.
200
Contains verses, lines, stanzas, and rhyme schemes.
Poetry
200
All of the following are three main reasons why an author writes a story, EXCEPT to a. inform. b. persuade. c. entertain. d. take up your free time
What is d?
200

Define plot

Plot is exposition, rising action, climax, falling action and resolution

200

What is the difference between an informative essay and an argumentative essay?

Argumentative needs to have R-A-C (one reason)-E-C (2nd reason)-E then COUNTERCLAIM (Some people would argue) THEN C (3rd reason)-E and conclusion.

Informative is normal RACECE then conclusion.

300
"The old man and his wife had "boot orders coming out of their ears". This is an example of a. idiom b. metaphor c. hyperbole
What is a hyperbole.
300
Biographies, autobiographies, and speeches
Nonfiction
300
Lisa always looked forward to the fall because of the Harvest Festival. Of course, she loved the rides, but she really enjoyed the shows. This year would be the best. Lisa had a special opportunity to perform in the talent show. The author's purpose is to a. entertain. b. persuade. c. inform. d. create a mysterious mood.
What is a - entertain?
300

Define paraphrase

Summarize in your own words
300
What is the difference between SCR and ECR?

SCR just says Explain your answer and does not need a conclusion RACE

ECR is a whole page of directions and requires RACECE and conclusion.

400
"Her hair was white as snow", is an example of a. idiom b. simile c. analogy
what is a simile.
400
advertisements, e-mails, online information, televised news, and documentaries
media
400
What do you do with aluminum cans? Do you throw them in the trash, or do you recycle when you are finished with them? At the rate we are filling our landfills, we will not have anywhere else to put our trash. If you recycle, you will help the environment. The next time you throw away your Coke can, think about putting it in a recycling bin. Your effort will help save your community. The author's purpose is to a. entertain. b. persuade. c. inform. d. create a mysterious mood.
What is b - persuade?
400

Define intended audience

The group of people an argumentative essay targets
400

Explain what you do when you find a word you do not know

Use the dictionary

500
"The road was a swamp", is an example of a. metaphor b. simile c. hyperbole
What is a metaphor.
500
cast of characters, dialogue, scenes, settings, set directions
Drama
500
Tomatoes were once considered poisonous. Some brave people finally took a bite of a tomato, and they survived. Now, we use tomatoes in our salads and sandwiches. Do you ever use tomato sauce or ketchup? These products are made of tomatoes. If it weren't for these brave individuals, you might not be able to enjoy ketchup with your french-fries. The author's purpose is to a. entertain. b. persuade. c. inform. d. create a mysterious mood.
What is c - inform?
500

What is point of view

First is the character is in the story

Third is limited or omniscient

500

How much time do you need to give yourself to write the ECR

1 hour: 30 minutes to draft and 30 minutes to type answer.

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