Figurative Language
"Basng!" "Pop!" "Whoosh" "Slam" are all examples of what type of figurative language?
Onomatopoeia
'Traffic congestion in the city has become a major issue. To address this problem, the mayor proposed building new bike lanes and improving public transportation.'
Which Text Structure is this an example of?
Problem and Solution
What point of view uses signal words like 'I', 'me', 'my', 'our'?
First Person
What is a main idea of a text?
The main idea is the central point or most important concept the author wants to communicate to the reader.
This word means to be named after someone.
Namesake
'The wind whispered secrets through the trees,' is an example of what type of figurative language?
Personification
An author uses the words 'consequently' and 'as a result' multiple times in a paragraph. What can readers infer about the text structure?
Cause and Effect
This point of view is like "God" and knows all the thoughts, feelings, actions of all characters.
(hint: it's the French word)
Third Person Omniscient
Carnivorous plants grow in places with poor soil and must use their unique insect traps to meet their nutritional needs. These amazing plants have evolved over thousands of years, sparking the curiosity of researchers all over the world. The Asian Pitcher Plant uses it's brightly colored rim to lure in insects.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
Plants that eat other living things live in areas with poor soil and must use their unique traps to eat.
This word means a scientist who studies life in the universe.
Astrobiologist
When Edgar Allan Poe wrote 'While I nodded, nearly napping,'; which type of figurative language was he using?
Alliteration
This text structure relies mostly on the 5 senses and describes concepts in detail.
Descriptive
This point of view is like a security camera. It captures and perceives only actions.
Third Person Limited
Where does the author usually mention the main idea in a text?
In the first paragraph/topic sentence
This word means small jobs or tasks that need to be done.
Errands
'I've told you a million times to clean your room,' is an example of which type of figurative language?
Hyperbole
Some signal words for this text structure include, 'first', 'next', 'then' and 'finally'.
Sequence
This point of view addresses the reader directly. The author will use the words "you" and "your".
Second person
Water plays an important part in our lives and in our environment. It convers nearly three quarters of the Earth's surface. It can be fun to play in but, it is also needed for life. We cannot survive without water to drink. We also need water to cook, wash, and grow food.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
Water is important and necessary to live.
This word means dangerous energy that can cause cancer.
Radiation
What does the Idiom 'Break a leg' actually mean?
Good Luck
This text structure tells how things are alike and different.
Compare and contrast
This point of view know actions and thoughts of one character. It is like reading someone write about another person, but doesn't know everything.
Third person Limited
A main idea must have this in order to make a solid point.
Supporting details.
This word means a chance for good things to happen.
Opportunity