FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE
NAME THAT EXAMPLE
TEST TAKING SKILLS
NAME THAT ELEMENT
SHOW WHAT YOU KNOW
100
What literary elements gives human characteristics to inanimate objects or animals?
What is PERSONIFICATION?
100
The grass waved as the gentle breeze blew.
What is PERSONIFICATION?
100
The first step in analyzing poetry.
What is Activate your Prior Knowledge?
100
What literary element uses clues to suggest events that will happen later in the plot?
What is FORESHADOWING?
100
Many fans of the Nancy Drew series may be surprised to learn that there is no Carolyn Keene. Carolyn Keene is a pseudonym created by, Ed Stratemeyer, and it is shared by an unknown number of ghost writers. The first "Keene" was Mildred Wirt Benson, who fleshed out the outline Stratemeyer had developed for the titian-haired detective. Writing one book about every six weeks, Benson is credited with a majority of the first 30 Nancy Drew mysteries. What is the definition of pseudonym as it is used in this paragraph? A. a female author B. a mystery novel C. a made-up name D. a character in a book
What is C. A MADE UP NAME?
200
What literary elements compares two unlike things without using like or as?
What is metaphor?
200
Molly is like a dream. She is fanciful and imaginative.
What is SIMILE?
200
The strategy that helps you cross out answers that do not make sense.
What is elimination?
200
When looking for this, you should check the first paragraph or sentence. (although it is not ALWAYS there)
What is the MAIN IDEA?
200
His supercilious attitude alienated him from his friends. He made them feel small. Supercilious most likely means A. ARROGANT B. KIND C. CHILDISH D. MEAN
A. ARROGANT
300
What literary element describes the repeated use of a consonant sound in a sentence or phrase?
What is alliteration?
300
There was a cat/ Who was jolly and fat/
What is END RHYME?
300
The minimum number of hours you should sleep the night before the test.
What is 8.5?
300
What is the time and place which a story occurs?
What is THE SETTING?
300
He felt like he was standing on a mountain of spaghetti. What does this image suggest? A. Ivan is hungry and ready to eat lunch. B. Ivan is too clumsy to be a soldier. C. It is hard for Ivan to stand for so long. D. The floor is too slick for Ivan to walk on.
What is C? It is hard for Ivan to stand for so long.
400
What literary element is the use of words that echo their sense/ sound?
What is ONOMATOPOEIA?
400
Her words were daggers piercing his soul.
What is METAPHOR?
400
The minimum number of times you should read a poem.
What is 2?
400
What is a lesson about life revealed in a work of literature?
What is THEME?
400
Marcus told Megan that she had nothing but base motives. Which sentence uses the word base as it is used in the box above? A. She decided to turn her base lifestyle around. B. He told the painter that he wanted a green base. C. It was built on a base of solid limestone. D. Do not base a claim on some mere observation.
What is A? She decided to turn her base lifestyle around.
500
This figurative language is a reference to another well- known time, story, character
What is a ALLUSION
500
SLASH! BANG! WHIP! BUZZ!
What is ONOMATOPOEIA
500
What should you do if you are uncertain about the answer to a question?
What is, LOOK BACK AT THE TEXT!
500
What is the attitude that a writer takes toward the audience, subject or character?
What is TONE?
500
Many people all over the world practice yoga. It is a form of exercise that relaxes the body, mind, and spirit. Yoga is more than just a stretching exercise. It is about creating balance by developing both strength and flexibility. This is done through gentle stretches, breathing practices, and deep relaxation. Yoga has the power to heal both body and mind. Scientific research has shown that the practice of yoga can prevent and cure disease by promoting excellent health and energy. Today, many busy professionals practice yoga to release stress and tension. This helps them stay focused and calm. The main purpose of the above passage is? A. to inform the reader about the benefits of yoga. B. to teach the reader about the origins of yoga. C. to entertain the reader with stories about yoga. D. to persuade the reader to join a yoga class. Write your response here: Tarzan who was raised by apes, was nearly ten before he commenced to realize that a great difference existed between himself and his family. His little body caused him feelings of shame because, for he realized that it was entirely hairless. Why is Tarzan ashamed of his appearance? a) He is covered in mud b) People make fun of his looks c) Members of his family are unattractive d) He looks so different from other apes.
What is D?
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