FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE
Describe the type of figurative language demonstrated in the example below:
Jumbo Shrimp
OXYMORON
Where should a comma go in the following sentence?
It was fun to visit the dinosaur museum but I really wanted to see a real T-Rex.
It was fun to visit the dinosaur museum, but I really wanted to see a real T-Rex.
This word joins two phrases or clauses.
Hint* FANBOYS
A strong intro includes a Hook and ends in a _______ statement.
Thesis
Quietest team for 90 seconds earns this free 500 points.
YAY.
What type of figurative language is shown in the example below:
Julian jumps in jubliant jumpsuits.
Alliteration
Which underline word in the sentence is spelled wrong?
Johnny was really anxious for his first paycheck from work, but they build him the wrong amount.
build = billed
Wow! That is so great. You really are a smart kid.
Which word in the sentence above is an interjection?
Wow!
All paragraphs must start with a _______ sentence.
Topic
Which of the following titles should be underlined or italicized?
a) Shakespeare's character is not introduced until the chapter Blood and Honor.
b) The song Sometimes is my favorite on the album.
c) The Philadelphia Tribune Review is a fantastic newspaper that provides in-depth articles on sports.
d) I read the article, Eagles Win it All after the Super Bowl.
C) Philadelphia Tribune Review or Philadelphia Tribune Review
WHAT TYPE OF FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE IS SHOWN:
"YOU BIT OFF MORE THAN YOU CAN CHEW"
IDIOM
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!! Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a) Yes I will meet you for dinner.
b) Yes, I will meet you, for dinner.
c) Yes, I will meet you for dinner.
d) Yes! I will! Meet you for dinner.
c) Yes, I will meet you for dinner.
I, you, he, she, it, we, they --> These are examples of which part of speech?
Pronouns
A strong thesis should have ____ parts. Each part sets up a new body paragraph.
a) 2 b) 3 c) 6 d) 5
3 Parts - for example:
World War II was the most significant conflict in war due to the creation of the atomic bomb, the holocaust, and the rise of America as a super power.
Which title is capitalized incorrectly?
a) Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
b) The Watsons go to Birmingham—1963
c) Island of the Blue dolphins
d) Number the Stars
C) dolphins needs capitalized
Island of the Blue Dolphins
Write an example of personification.
The leaves danced in the wind.
Where should the semicolon be added?
I wanted to play forward in the soccer game however, the coach put me on defense.
I wanted to play forward in the soccer game; however, the coach put me on defense.
Identify the adverb in the following sentence.
Mr. Lombardo ran very fast, but was still late to work.
FAST.
Most adverbs end in "LY" like "Quickly" or "Slowly" but in this case, "FAST" describes the verb, ran.
Make a list of 5 transition words
However, therefore, In conclusion, For Instance, On the other hand...
Which sentence correctly separates the items in the series?
a) We visited New York, Washington D.C., and Boston on our trip.
b) We visited New York Washington D.C. and, Boston on our trip.
c) We visited, New York, Washington D.C. and Boston on our trip.
A) We visited New York, Washington D.C., and Boston on our trip.
She cried a river.
Hyperbole
What is the error in the sentence below:
Liam borrowed his friend’s guitar to practice for the talent show. They tuned it carefully before there performance. Then he walked on stage and began to play it.
their - possessive pronoun
Define the two prepositions in the following list:
- Soccer - Over - If - But
- Through - Because - Disney World
Over
Through
Which of the following quotes is cited correctly?
a) "Philadelphia is the greatest city in the world" (pg. 44).
b) "Philadelphia is the greatest city in the world." (pg. 44.).
c) "Philadelphia is the greatest city in the world (pg. 44)."
d) "Philadelphia is the greatest city in the world. (pg. 44)."
a) "Philadelphia is the greatest city in the world" (pg. 44).
FIX THE CAPITALIZATION:
We plan to go hiking in acadia state park on april 25th, National arbor day.
Acadia State Park
April
National Arbor Day