Figurative Language
This type of figurative language makes a comparison using the words LIKE or AS
Simile
This is a person, place, thing, or idea. An example is "dog."
Noun
How many paragraphs are in a T-Bear Essay?
5
You see people standing outside, they are shivering and stomping their feet.
The people are doing this because...
A) they are angry
B) they are cold
C) they are farmers
D) they are hot
B
8.
This figure of speech makes a direct comparison between two things without using the words LIKE or AS.
This part of speech is an action, occurrence, or state of being. "Stomp" is an example.
Verb
What is the last sentence of your introductory paragraph called?
ABC Thesis.
Mr. Nelson, the mailman, walked across a beautiful yard to bring the mail to the Bell's home. Suddenly, the sprinklers went on and Mr. Nelson was all wet. Very angry, Mr. Nelson went to the front of the house and pounded on the door. No one answered.
How did Mr. Nelson get so wet?
A) An automatic timer had been set to start the sprinklers.
B)He fell in a puddle.
C) The kids in the house put the sprinklers on.
D) It started to rain.
A
This is the lesson, or moral, of the story.
Theme
This type of figurative language gives human characteristics to animals or objects.
Personification
This part of speech describes (or modifies) a noun. An example is "awesome."
Adjective
Evidence.
The waiting room was full. Two dogs lay patiently on the floor. A kitten cried in the cat carrier. A man came in the door carrying an injured dog. A white-coated man came out to meet him. Everyone knew they might have a long wait.
Where is this story happening?
A) A vet's office
B) A doctor's office
C) A grocery store
D) A farm
A
This is the feeling, or emotion of a story.
Mood.
This type of figurative language is an intentional (and extreme) exaggeration.
Hyperbole
This part of speech modifies (describes) any other part of speech, but is usually used to modify a verb. This part of speech usally ends in -ly.
Adverb.
This "catches" the reader.
Hook
Something strange was going on. First, Aidan's aunt said, "Top o' the morning to you!" Then she served him green oatmeal with green milk. She was wearing a green top hat. Aidan wondered whether it was April Fool's Day, but his food tasted fine.
When did Aidan first realize that something strange was happening?
A) noon
B) afternoon
C)evening
D) morning
D
The author's reason for writing a story is also called this.
Author's Purpose
This is the repetition of a consonant sound at the beginning of words.
Alliteration
This part of speech tells us where in space something is. "Under" is an example.
Propsition
This explains what your evidence means.
Analysis
This man gets up early each morning even when he's been up very late the night before. His office is part of his home, so he has no commute time. He often travels great distances on business. His job is very difficult, because he can never make everyone happy. In spite of this, he keeps on trying to do the best possible job that he can, while feeling the weight of the world on his shoulders.
Who is this man?
A) A business man
B) A CEO
C) The President
D) The Vice President
C
This is a note at the bottom of a page, marked with a number, that gives more information about a word, date, or event.
Footnote