Figurative Language Fun
This is an example of what kind of figurative language? "The snow is a white blanket."
Metaphor
Which of these is a clause? (A) Running down the street (B) Because it was raining (C) The big red ball
(B) Because it was raining
What is the highest point of tension in a story called?
Climax
Which word has a more negative connotation? (A) Curious (B) Nosy
(B) Nosy
An allusion is a reference to a well-known... what?
Person, place, event, or work of literature.
"Quiet as a mouse" is an example of a ...?
Simile
This sentence is an example of what sentence type? "I went to the store, but they were closed."
Compound sentence
A story told from the "I" perspective is using what point of view?
First person
Which word is a synonym for "happy" but with a more intense connotation? (A) Content (B) Joyful (C) Peaceful
(B) Joyful
"He was a real Romeo with the ladies" is an example of what type of allusion?
Literary allusion
What is the name for this figurative language? "The sun smiled down on the beach."
Personification
Which coordinating conjunction would BEST complete this sentence? "I wanted to go to the party, ____ I had too much.
Answer: but
Which of these helps create a sense of urgency in a story? (A) Long, detailed descriptions (B) Short, choppy sentences (C) Lots of dialogue
(B) Short, choppy sentences
The dictionary definition of a word is its...?
denotation
The story of Noah's Ark is an example of what type of allusion?
Biblical allusion
Which of these is an example of alliteration? (A) The dog barked loudly. (B) She sells seashells by the seashore. (C) He was as hungry as a horse.
(B) She sells seashells by the seashore.
Correctly punctuate this sentence: He said I am going to the park
Answer: He said, "I am going to the park."
True or False: Dialogue should always be enclosed in quotation marks.
True
True or False: Using strong verbs can make your writing more vivid.
True
"Don't open Pandora's Box!" is an example of what type of allusion?
Mythological allusion
True or False: Figurative language makes writing more boring.
False
Which of these is NOT a reflexive pronoun? (A) Myself (B) Themselves (C) Us (D) Herself
(C) Us
What is the purpose of the exposition in a story?
To introduce the characters, setting, and initial conflict.
Give an example of two words with similar denotations but different connotations (and explain the difference).
Example: "Slim" vs. "Skinny" - Slim has a positive connotation, while skinny can be negative.
Which famous story does this allude to? "She felt like she had a golden ticket!"
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory