Figurative Language
Name the type of figurative language:
The fridge squeaked close in the silent house.
onomatopoeia
Give a synonym for the word: fixate
The man began to fixate over the basketball game. He could not look away for more than a few seconds.
obsess, etc.
Climax
What is the meaning of the prefix "re".
Again
Feet: Walk:: Couch: ____________-
A. Living Room
B. Sit
C. Television
B. Sit
Item: Use
Name the type of figurative language:
It's like I'm the universe, and you'll be N-A-S-A.
Simile
Give a synonym for the word: nurture
I was able to nurture the baby squirrel back to health after he fell from the tree.
heal/ nurse/ help
The message of a story.
Theme
What is the meaning of the prefix "in" / "un"?
Not
Inside: Outside :: Truth : _____-
A. Lies
B. Speaking
C. Honesty
A. LIES
Antonyms
Name the figurative language:
The ticking time ticked away trickily.
Alliteration
Give an antonym for the word: establish
I had all of the necessary requirements to establish my new business by the end of the year.
end/ destroy
Type of irony.
Example: The audience knows that the twins switched classes, and are tricking their teachers.
Dramatic Irony
What does the word postoperation mean?
After operation
Letter: Mailbox :: Shark : ___________-
A. Fish
B. Predator
C. Ocean
C. Ocean
Location
Name the type of figurative language:
I've traveled through hell in a hand basket for you.
Hyperbole
Give a synonym for the word: redact
Josh tried to redact his statement after Ms. Harris punished him.
take back/ retract/ reverse
The supporting details of a story make up the ______________.
Main idea
What does the word "prosecutor" mean?
Someone who prosecutes.
Wheel: Bicycle :: Fingers : ________
A. Write
B. Hand
C. Toes
B. Hand
Part to a whole
If you can add in "like", or "as", but it was not there to begin with, it's a metaphor.
If "like", or "as" is present already, it's a simile.
Give an antonym for the word: sympathetic
I am only sympathetic to those who work hard, and never complain. If these type of people ever need help, I give it to them.
feeling bad/ understanding
Theme must be ...
Universal/ something everyone can relate to
What does the word unmalleable mean?
Not able to be changed/moved.
Laziness : Failure :: Productiveness : ____________
A. Success
B. Sleep
C. Work
A. Success
Cause and Effect