Figurative Language
What does the idiom “break the ice” mean?
to start a conversation or make people feel comfortable
This is the most exciting or important part of the story.
Climax
You read: “Maria grabbed her umbrella and rain boots.” What can you infer?
It is going to rain
This word names a person, place, or thing.
Noun
An author writes a book about how volcanoes erupt. What is the purpose?
to inform
“The sun was like a blazing fire.” What type of figurative language is this?
simile
This is the main problem in a story.
Conflict
You read: “Jamal’s hands were shaking and his voice was quiet.” What can you infer?
he is nervous or scared
This word shows action or what someone is doing.
Verb
A commercial says, “Buy this phone today! It’s the best one!” What is the purpose?
Persuade
This compares two things WITHOUT using “like” or “as.”
Metaphor
This is when events build up and the problem gets bigger.
rising action
You read: “Lena stayed after school to help clean the room.” What can you infer about Lena?
She is helpful/kind
What word should be capitalized?
“we went to florida last summer.”
“We” and “Florida”
A fairy tale about a princess and a dragon is written for fun. What is the purpose?
entertain
“My brother is a couch potato.” What type of figurative language is this?
Metaphor
This happens after the climax when the story starts to calm down.
Falling action
You read: “She studied all night before the big test.” Why did she do this?
She wants to do well on the test
What punctuation mark ends this sentence?
“Watch out”
exclamation mark (!)
If a text uses opinions and tries to change your mind, what is the purpose?
Persuade
“The wind whispered through the trees.” What type of figurative language is this?
Personification
This is when the problem is solved.
Resolution
“Tom hid the broken vase before his mom came home.” What can you infer?
Tom broke the vase and is worried about getting in trouble
Fix all mistakes:
“yesterday we goed to the park and play soccer”
Yesterday we went to the park and played soccer.
A book teaches facts about animals but also has fun pictures and stories.
What are TWO purposes?
inform and entertain