Figurative Language
What type of figurative language compares two things using like or as?
Simile
What does the phrase “I’m drowning in homework” mean?
The person has a lot of homework.
Maya was reluctant to speak in front of the class, so she kept looking down and avoiding eye contact. What does “reluctant” mean?
Unwilling, hesitant, or nervous to do something.
What text feature tells the title of a section and helps organize information?
Heading or subheading
What text structure explains events in the order they happened?
Chronological order or sequence
Before moving to Oklahoma City, the Thunder franchise played in this city under the team name the SuperSonics.
What is Seattle?
The classroom was a zoo after the test ended.” What type of figurative language is this?
Metaphor
What does “She has a heart of gold” mean?
She is kind, caring, or generous.
The directions were ambiguous; some students thought they should write one paragraph, while others thought they should write three. What does “ambiguous” mean?
Unclear or having more than one possible meaning.
What text feature shows what a picture is about?
Caption
What text structure explains how two or more things are alike and different?
Compare and contrast
In Monsters, Inc., this is Boo’s real first name, which appears briefly on one of her drawings.
Who is Mary
The wind whispered through the trees.” What type of figurative language is this?
Personification
What does “The test was a piece of cake” mean?
The test was easy.
Even though the team was losing, Jordan stayed optimistic and believed they could still come back. What does “optimistic” mean?
Hopeful or positive.
What text feature lists important words and their definitions?
Glossary
What text structure explains why something happened and what happened as a result?
Cause and effect
This NFL team finished the 1972 season undefeated and remains the only team to complete a perfect Super Bowl-winning season.
Who are the Miami Dolphins?
"I have told you a million times to bring a pencil.” What type of figurative language is this?
Hyperbole
What does “He exploded with anger” mean?
He became extremely angry very quickly.
The principal gave a concise announcement, saying everything important in less than one minute. What does “concise” mean?
Short and clear; brief but complete.
What text feature helps readers find the page where a topic is located?
Index
What text structure explains an issue and gives ways to fix it?
Problem and solution
In Cars, Lightning McQueen is forced to repair this town’s main road after accidentally destroying it.
Radiator Springs
The bees buzzed beside the blooming bushes.” What type of figurative language is this?
Alliteration
What does “The news hit me like a ton of bricks” mean?
The news was shocking, upsetting, or overwhelming.
The lost hikers were disoriented after walking in circles for hours and no longer knew which direction led back to the trail. What does “disoriented” mean?
Confused about direction or location.
What text feature gives a visual representation of information using bars, lines, or circles?
Graph or chart
What text structure gives details about a topic, person, place, or idea?
Description
Bang! The book slammed onto the desk.” What type of figurative language is this?
Onomatopeia
What does “Her voice was music to my ears” mean?
Her voice sounded pleasant, comforting, or enjoyable.
The scientist was skeptical of the results because the experiment had only been tested once. What does “skeptical” mean?
Doubtful or not easily convinced.
What text feature shows information in rows and columns?
Table
Signal words like “first,” “next,” “then,” and “finally” usually show which text structure?
Chronological order or sequence
Her smile was sunshine on a cloudy day.” What type of figurative language is this?
Metaphor
What does “The hallway was a river of students” mean?
The hallway was very crowded with students moving through it.
The coach praised the player’s resilience because she kept working hard after missing three shots in a row. What does “resilience” mean?
The ability to recover or keep going after difficulty.
Why might an author include a map in an informational article?
To show location, movement, distance, or geography connected to the topic.
Signal words like “because,” “therefore,” “as a result,” and “due to” usually show which text structure?
Cause and Effect
The icy stare from the teacher froze the entire room.” What two types of figurative language could this include?
Metaphor and Hyperbole
What does “Fear wrapped its hands around him” suggest about the character?
The character feels trapped, nervous, or controlled by fear.
The author’s tone was sarcastic when he wrote, “Wonderful, another rainy day ruined our outdoor plans.” What does “sarcastic” mean?
Saying the opposite of what you mean, often to be humorous or critical.
How does a sidebar help a reader?
It gives extra information that connects to the main text.
An article explains how plastic pollution harms oceans and then describes ways people can reduce plastic waste. What is the main text structure?
Problem and solution
The old house groaned as the storm pushed against its walls.” What type of figurative language is being used, and what is being given human qualities?
Personification; the house ie being given human qualities.
In the sentence, “Hope flickered inside her like a small candle,” what does the figurative language suggest about her hope?
Her hope is small or fragile, but still present.
The town’s water supply became contaminated after chemicals leaked into the river, making it unsafe to drink. What does “contaminated” mean?
Polluted, poisoned, or made unsafe.
An article about endangered animals includes a photograph of a sea turtle caught in plastic. How does this text feature help the reader?
It helps the reader visualize the problem and better understand the danger to the animal.
A passage explains the similarities and differences between hurricanes and tornadoes. What text structure is being used, and why?
Compare and contrast because it explains how two things are alike and different.
His words were sharp knives, cutting through the silence.” What type of figurative language is this, and what does it suggest about his words?
Metaphor; it suggests his words were hurtful, harsh, or powerful.
His confidence shattered like glass after the mistake.” What does this suggest about the character’s feelings?
His confidence was suddenly destroyed, and he likely felt embarrassed, nervous, or defeated.
The speaker’s argument was compelling because she used strong evidence, emotional examples, and clear reasoning that convinced many people. What does “compelling” mean?
Convincing, powerful, or persuasive.
A nonfiction article includes a timeline showing major events in the history of space travel. Why is a timeline more helpful than a regular paragraph for this information?
A timeline clearly shows the order of events and helps the reader understand when each event happened.
A passage begins by describing a drought, then explains how the lack of rain caused crops to die, food prices to rise, and families to leave the area. What text structure is being used, and how do you know?
Cause and effect because it explains the drought and the results that happened because of it.