Literary Elements and Elements of Drama
Figurative Language
Prefixes
Nouns
Verbs
100

What is dialogue?

Dialogue consists of the words characters say to one another.

100

What is a simile?

A simile compares two things using the words like or as.

100

What does the prefix re- mean?

Again

100

What is a common noun?

A noun that names a person, place, idea, or thing.

100

What is an action verb?

An action verb shows what the subject does, did, or will do.

200

What is theme?

The theme of a text is the main message or lesson the author wants readers to know.

200

What is a metaphor?

A metaphor compares two things WITHOUT using the words like or as.

200

What do prefixes pre- and fore- mean?

Before

200

What is a proper noun?

A noun that names a particular person, place, idea, or thing.

200

What is a linking verb?

A linking verb connects the subject of the sentence to the predicate or object.

300

What are literary elements?

Characters, setting, plot, conflict, resolution, events

300

What is a hyperbole?

A hyperbole is an exaggeration. 

300

What does the prefix post- mean?

After
300

Identify which nouns are proper nouns and should be capitalized:

My friend emily participates in the special olympics.

My friend Emily participates in the Special Olympics.  

300

Identify the action verb or linking verb in the sentence:

The tree kangaroo jumped from the branch.

Action verb = jumped

Linking verb = from

400

What are elements of drama?

Scenes, acts, characters, dialogue, setting, stage directions, script

400
What is personification? 

Personification gives human characteristics to an object or animal.

400

What do prefixes un-, non-, dis- mean?

Not

400

Identify which nouns are proper nouns and should be capitalized:

Students at columbia university often coach after-school sports teams in the bedford public schools.

Students at Columbia University often coach after-school sports teams in the Bedford Public Schools.

400

What is a main verb? AND 

What is a helping verb?

Main verbs tell what the subject is thinking or doing. 

Helping verbs come before the main verb and add detail.

500

What are the stages of a story structure? 

1. Rising action 

2. Climax

3. Falling action

4. Resolution

500

What is an adage/proverb?

An adage or proverb is a short, common statement that expresses a general truth or gives advice.

500

If something is unappealing, what does that mean? (/It is what?)

It is NOT appealing. 

500

Is the name of an organization a common or proper noun, and should it be capitalized? 

The name of an organization is a proper noun. It SHOULD be capitalized.

500

Identify the main and helping verbs in the sentence:

We will release Tess back into the wild.

Main verb = release

Helping verb = will

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