Figurative Language
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Types of Essays
Point of View
~Wild card~
100
The boy jumped abruptly like a jack in the box is an example of which figurative language?
Simile
100
An article teaching you about cats is written with which purpose?
To Inform
100
You have probably heard your parents or grandparents speak nostalgically of “the good old days.” Was life one or two generations ago really better than it is today? Think about the information you have gathered from older relatives and friends, as well as what you have read and learned about in school.
Compare and contrast essay
100
Which point of view uses words like "I, me, my and we"?
First Person
100
Louise's mouth is a huge metal factory. Which literary device is being used here?
Imagery
200
"I'm sorry, I can't meet with you today. My plate is too full."
Metaphor
200
A fictional book like Holes is written with what type of purpose?
Entertain.
200
Introduction needs a hook, bridge, and thesis
Expository essay
200
Which POV tells us what only one character is thinking and has a narrator telling the story?
Third person limited.
200
When two characters talk and we use quotation marks it is called...
Dialogue
300
You are a heart breaker! is an example of what type of figurative language?
Metaphor
300
If I try to convince you to move to New York I am writing with which purpose?
To persuade.
300
What type of essay needs citations?
Anything, but a narrative.
300
Elma had liked Chris since the 3rd grade. Little did she know, Chris liked her too. they admired each other from afar, until one day Chris asked Elma, "Will you go out with me?"
Third person omniscient.
300
The part of the story that has the most excitement and the characters face the problem head on
The climax
400
By the way she looked when the questioned was asked, I knew her words were dying to get out.
Personification.
400
If I write about my interpretation of the ending of a book and support my interpretation using details, what is my purpose?
Persuade.
400
Introduction includes setting, problem, characters, and point of view.
Narrative
400
Charlie walked through life happy as can be. Joey walked beside him with a smile on his face.
third person limited
400
A group of people who listen to your story
The audience
500
As I was running away, I heard a loud "BOOM!"
onomatopoeia
500
A brochure telling you about fun things to do in Mexico would be considered which purpose?
Inform
500
In Harrison Bergeron, Harrison disobeys the law for many reasons. This is an example of ____________ from a __________ type of writing.
This is an example of a bridge from an expository essay.
500
Bethany fell asleep dreaming of sugarplums, as somewhere across town Aaron slid into his bed feeling exhausted from a long day of sledding with his friends.
Third Person Omniscient
500
a true story that you write about yourself is called...
Personal narrative
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