Figurative Language
Key Terms
Learning Styles
Word Structure Clues
A little bit of this and a little bit of that
100
I felt fear wash over me like a tidal wave
What 2 things are being compared
100
Guess what is coming next
What is a prediction
100
This type of learner prefers to see information and uses books, note cards, and notes
What is a visual learner
100
A word part attached to the beginning of a word
What is a prefix
100
"Vis" means "to see" What does visonless mean?
blind
200
The fax machine went crazy and spit paper all over the floor
What is being given human characteristics?
200
Examining material before actually reading it
What is previewing?
200
This type of learner prefers to hear information and uses discussions, lectures, and read alouds
What is an auditory learner
200
A word part attached to the end of a word
What is a suffix
200
True or false: A topic can be a complete sentence
False
300
James is a walking encylopedia
What type of figurative language is this?
300
Words in a sentence that help you figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words
What are context clues?
300
This type of learner likes hands on activities like labs and writing notes
What is a tactile learner
300
The prefix of telemarketing
What is tele
300
This can be a word, name, or phrase, but never a complete sentence
What is a topic
400
The motel felt like a palace
What type of figurative language is this
400
A form of the thinking process where the goal is to comprehend the author's message
What is reading
400
Tape recorders and discussions work for this learner
What is an auditory learner
400
The prefix of predict
What is pre?
400
"Port" means "to carry or bear" If someone is arrested for transporting illegal goods across a state line, the person was trying to do what?
A). Move the goods B). Sneak the goods C). Induce others to persue a life of crime D). Report a crime to the police
500
Using extreme exaggeration
What is a hyperbole
500
Topic + the author's most important point= main idea sentence
What is the stated main idea sentence
500
Movies, posters, and notes on the board work for this learner
What is a visual learner
500
The suffix of comfortable
What is able
500
Vigilent parents would never allow their elementary-school age children to go to the mall unsupervised or alone
What is vigilen? A). selfish and uncaring B). Immature C). Emotional D). Watchful
M
e
n
u