Figurative Language
He is as sleepy as a sloth!
Simile
Dashing and dunking, Andy dodged the balls.
Adjectives out-of-order
"This smells so good " He yelled.
"This smells so good!" He yelled.
"I don't think this is a good idea." I said. This was gong to be a long trip to the artic.
Dialogue opener
"what are you doing?! she yelled.
"What are you doing?!" she yelled.
Sally Sells Seashells by the Seashore
Alliteration
The dog, dirty and muddy, jumped over the fence.
Adjectives Out-Of-Order
"I would like some water.", she exclaimed.
"I would like some water." She exclaimed.
The water shimmered in the sun, reflecting the blue sky. I watched the sun color the clouds yellow and purple. Today was perfect.
Setting opener
It was the smallest snake I saw in my life!
Alliteration
The sounds of a car slowly faded away as it passed me. Vroom...
Onomonopeia
Her heart pounding, she dunked under the rope.
Absolutes
"what is wrong?" she asked
"What is wrong?" She asked.
I dodged the punch, he kept swinging his arms, charging up energy with every blow. Why would he want to try and hit me? The thought of getting hit shook my mind, and I took a step back.
Action Opener
Snap! The rubber band broke in half.
Onomatopoeia
He is always shining!
Hyperbole
The girl stiffened at the tragic news. She dropped the letter, and exploded with tears. Everybody else was silent.
Vivid Verbs
"I got a 100 on my test!" she whispered.
"I got a 100 on my test!" She whispered.
The office was dark, the cobwebs round in the upper corners of each wall, and I saw the small window behind the desk. The city was dark and sad.
Setting Opener
Jogging and Stiffening, the boy ran away.
Absolutes
My dog talked to me, "Can I go outside?"
Personifacation
The boy and his sister, Jake and Lily, stood in front of me.
Appositives
"what do you mean by that?" I asked
"What do you mean by that?" I asked.
I froze. The small pain punching my heart. "Well, this is stupid to fight over something like this." I spined around, my friend calling to me, "Wait, I didn't mean to."
Dialogue Opener
The neighborhood, quiet and peaceful, was calming.
Adjectives Out-Of-Order