Figurative Langauge
This type of figurative language compares two unlike things using *like* or *as*.
What is a simile?
The message or lesson the author wants you to learn is called this.
What is the theme?
Identify the noun in this sentence: *The dog barked loudly.*
What is “dog”?
This paragraph starts an essay and includes the thesis.
What is the introduction?
When someone else is speaking, you show this skill by making eye contact and not interrupting.
What is active listening?
“The wind whispered through the trees” is an example of this.
What is personification?
This type of character changes throughout the story.
What is a dynamic character?
Choose the correct verb: *She (go, goes) to the store every Saturday.*
What is “goes”?
These are facts, examples, or details that support your argument.
What is evidence?
This is what you call a group discussion where everyone contributes and respects each other's ideas.
What is a collaborative discussion?
Identify the figurative language in this sentence: “The classroom was a zoo.”
What is a metaphor?
What point of view uses words like *I*, *me*, and *my*?
What is first-person point of view?
A word that describes a noun is called this.
What is an adjective?
This type of writing tries to convince the reader of something.
What is argumentative writing?
If you use a slideshow or a chart in your presentation, you're using these.
What are visual aids?
This figure of speech is an extreme exaggeration. Example: “I’ve told you a million times!”
What is hyperbole?
Name the part of the plot where the conflict is introduced.
What is the rising action?
What part of speech is the word *quickly* in this sentence: *He ran quickly.*
What is an adverb?
When citing evidence, you should include this type of punctuation around direct quotes.
What are quotation marks?
One way to show respect during a class discussion is to do this before speaking.
What is raising your hand (or waiting your turn)?
“Boom,” “crash,” and “buzz” are examples of this sound-based figurative language.
What is onomatopoeia?
This is the term for hints or clues about what will happen later in a story.
What is foreshadowing?
This kind of sentence asks a question.
What is an interrogative sentence?
This strategy is used to restate your thesis and leave a final impression.
What is a conclusion?
When presenting, your tone, volume, and speed are part of this skill.
What is verbal delivery (or speaking skills)?