Figurative Language
A comparison using "like or as."
simile
The contraction "they're" is a shortened way to write these two words.
they are
These are the three types of author's purpose.
to inform, entertain or persuade
This point of view commonly uses "I, me and my."
first person point of view
This is a part of speech that takes the place of a noun.
pronoun
Giving something nonhuman, human characteristics.
personification
This version of the word refers to a loacation.
there
When an author is giving FACTS this is the purpose.
inform
This type of 3rd person point of view lets the reader see and know ALL.
omniscient
Make the pronouns in this sentence agree.
The girls wanted to go to Chick Fil A to have her lunch.
change her to their
A comparison of two things NOT using like or as.
metaphor
This version of the word refers to ownership or something belonging to them.
their
When an author wants you to enjoy the story and doesn't need for you to learn or agree.
entertain
This point of view commonly uses the pronoun "you."
2nd person point of view
Make the pronouns in this sentence agree.
The boy got a new puppy and wanted to take her puppy to the lake.
his
When you make an exaggeration to help make a point.
hyperbole
Fill in the sentence with the correct choice of the word.
The car was completely wrecked. ____ was nothing else we could do to fix it.
there
A book of definitions, maps and directions. This purpose is:
inform
This point of view has a narrator who does NOT know ALL of the feelings and thoughts of all characters, but is able to know SOME.
3rd person limited
Make the pronouns in this sentence agree.
Whey he was asked for the answer to the question, they didn't know it.
change they to he
Boom! Hiss. POW! Buzzz! These are examples of a kind of figurative language. Name it.
onomatopoeia
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
They were upset about losing ____ puppy. The children loved it very much.
their
When an author is trying to get you to agree with him and vote the same way. This purpose is:
persuade
1st person point of view uses me, my and I. It is used in this type of writing that is a telling of the stories, memories and feelings of your own personal life. This writing is called a ___.
memoir
Make the pronouns in this sentence agree.
The girl missed her one best friend. "When will they be home?"
they to she