Figurative Language
Explain what repetition does in a poem
It emphasizes or stresses the importance of something
What is the CLOSEST meaning of the underlined word based on the context clues around it?
The breathtaking view of the mountains was as majestic as it was last year when we visited.
a. impressive
b. majesty
c. curious
d. identical
a. IMPRESSIVE
Define the academic word: POINT OF VIEW (fiction)
From whose voice or perspective the story being told. (First person or third person)
When taking a writing test, the VERY first step is:
read your prompt
Which text feature is best for showing data?
a. graph
b. caption
c. heading
d. photograph
a. graph
an example of this type of figurative language is: "She is the cutest kitten in the entire universe!"
HYPERBOLE
What is the CLOSEST meaning of the underlined word based on the context clues around it?
He asked me how to spell my name again, but I literally just said it two minutes ago.
a. finally
b. correctly
c. actually
d. nicely
C. ACTUALLY
Define the academic term: PERSPECTIVE
The author's attitude about a topic -OR- a character's attitude about something taking place in the story
The first part in the writing process requires you to find the _____________ and ____________ you want to use in your essay.
REASONS/ EVIDENCE
What text feature describes what is being show in a photograph?
caption
Sally sells sea shells is what type of figurative language?"
ALLITERATION
What is the CLOSEST meaning of the underlined word based on the context clues around it?
Adding your own insight to your essay will enhance your writing and make it more interesting to the reader.
a. perfect
b. lengthen
c. remove
d. strengthen
D. STRENGTHEN
Define the academic term: TEXT STRUCTURE
How a nonfiction text is organized
This paragraph in your essay summarizes everything that you put in your paper.
What text feature is used to separate sections of the text?
Heading
A comparison of two things without using the words like or as.
What is the CLOSEST meaning of the underlined word based on the context clues around it?
I didn't understand the word problem on our math test so I asked Mrs. Briones to simplify it.
a. clarify
b. introduce
c. curious
d. write
A. CLARIFY
Give at least TWO of the rules about THEME
1. No character names
2. Should be one sentence
3. Applies to everyone
In an argumentative essay, you have to state your ____________________ in the introduction. This lets your reader know what you will be "arguing."
CLAIM
Timelines are mostly used in THIS kind of text structure
Chronological
"The falling leaves danced their way slowly to the ground."
PERSONIFICATION
What is the CLOSEST meaning of the underlined word based on the context clues around it?
We will analyze the best route to the city by looking through maps, calculating the distance, and checking the traffic before we leave.
a. understand
b. determine
c. explain
d. remember
B. DETERMINE
Define the academic term: DIALOGUE
conversation or characters speaking in text
The purpose of an expository essay it to ____________________________.
TEACH or EXPLAIN something to the reader
This text feature usually includes labels
diagram