SAD Openers
In a deep, dark forest in a distant kingdom there was a mansion house built of warm red stone. within its walls lived a beautiful young girl, her name was...Cinderella.
Setting
"When do we have the test? asked Clang.
"When do we have the test?" asked Clang.
My mom warned me not to spill the beans about the surprise party.
Idiom
The track, slippery and wet, made it tough to run the race.
Adjectives out of order
BANG! a plate hit the wall, CRASH! a glass shattered on the floor. Cinderella sat on the stairs and sighed... her sisters were fighting again.
Action
"Are we going to the park asked Mr. Holmquist?"
"Are we going to the park?" asked Mr. Holmquist.
The cat clawed continuously at the door.
Alliteration
Heads nodding, everyone was in agreement over the answer.
Absolute
"CINDERELLA!" yelled her stepmother. "Get down here this instant-silly girl!" Cinderella sighed and wondered what they wanted this time.
Dialogue
"Are you working?" asked Ms. Rainwater
When he talked, his words were like the roar of a lion.
Simile
My favorite building, the Chrysler Building, is in New York city.
Appositive
Rushing through the autumn leaves, the black cat bounded away through the grassy backyard from the snarling Chihuahua.
Setting
"Is it time to leave yet asked Kumar
"Is it time to leave yet?" asked Kumar.
This song lasts forever.
Hyperbole
I scribbled some notes down on the paper and turned in the essay.
Vivid Verbs
Face sweating, legs pumping, the boys sailed through the crowd of runners and streaked across the rain-soaked finish line.
Action
Why is this taking so long asked Joshua."
"Why is this taking so long?" asked Joshua.
The lobster danced around the tank not trying to get caught.
Personification
His apartment, cramped and messy, needed to be cleaned.
Adjectives Out of Order