Literature
A comparison between two unlike things using like or as
What is a simile?
Writing where the author is giving information or facts
What is informative writing?
The Watsons Go to Birmingham is the title of a book so it should be ______________ when typed.
What is italicized?
Two words that have the same meaning
What is a synonym?
When and where a passage takes place
What is setting?
Compares two or more things without using the words like or as
What is metaphor?
Writing where the author is trying to persuade the reader and get them to agree
What is persuasive writing?
Word that is used to connect words, phrases or clauses; Example: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
What is a conjunction?
Two words that have opposite meaning
What is an antonym?
The people or animals in a story
What is a character?
A figure of speech that is understood but doesn't mean what is said literally
What is an idiom?
The part of a writing where the author is closing and restating the points
What is a conclusion?
Words that show how other words in a sentence are related, such as by, about, in, of, on, to, and under
What is a preposition?
Comparing two things using like or as
What is a simile?
To make an educated guess based on clues or evidence from text
What is inference?
Words that make a sound
What is onomatopoeia?
The part of writing where you present your ideas and opinion
What is the introduction?
Words that express emotion, such as excitement or surprise. Example: Oh no, I forgot I have to take the test!
What is an interjection?
Language that does not mean exactly what it says
What is figurative language?
To tell what a story is about using your own words
What is summarize?
The repetition of beginning sounds of words; example: The Butter Battle Book
What is alliteration?
Stating examples or facts explicitly mentioned in the text
What is citing evidence?
Conjuctions used in pairs; For example: Neither my daughter nor my son knew much about that book.
What is a correlative conjunction?
Words that attract or appeal to your senses
What is imagery?
The message or lesson from a story
What is theme?