Point of View
Organizational Structire
Figurative Language
Practice- Figurative Language
Practice and Miscellanous
100
This point of view uses the words "I" and "we"
What is first person?
100
This organizational structure talks about the similarities and differences between two things.
What is compare and contrast?
100
This figurative language uses the words “like” or “as” to compare one object or idea with another to suggest they are alike.
What is a smilie?
100
Tara is so tired she could sleep for a year!
Hyperbole
100
Making Rice Krispy Treats is a very simple process. First you melt a few tablespoons butter in a pan. Next, add a bag of marshmallows. Then, take the pan off the heat and stir in six cups of Rice Krispies. Finally, pour the mixture into a buttered pan and press the mixture firmly into the pan. Enjoy!
Sequence
200
This point of view uses the words "you" and "your" and is usually used for instructions.
What is second person?
200
This organizational structure presents a problem and one or more solutions to the problem
What is problem and solution?
200
This figurative language compares two things NOT using "like" or "as."
What is metaphor?
200
Allen asks Amy for an apple.
Alliteration
200
Have you ever tasted fresh ice cream? Fresh ice cream doesn’t even compare with the store bought kind. It is so rich and creamy, and tastes very fresh! The best part about fresh ice cream is that you can make it whatever flavor you like. I like to make chocolate mint and add double stuffed Oreos. Yum!
Question and answer
300
This point of view uses the words "he", "she", and "they". The narrator does not know any characters thoughts or feelings- just their actions.
What is third person objective?
300
This organizational structure outlines events in the order they happen and uses dates or times.
What is chronological order?
300
This figurative language is a figure of speech in which human characteristics are given to an animal or an object.
What is personification?
300
Josh said his pencil died in the pencil sharpener.
Personification
300
I am sitting next to the teacher’s desk in room 405. I am in front of the window and to the left of the computers. I am beneath a ceiling.
Spatial
400
This point of view uses the words "he", "she", and "they". The narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of only ONE character.
What is third person limited?
400
This organizational structure outlines the order in which things happen and use the words "first", "second", and "finally." This can be used for instructions.
What is sequence?
400
This figurative language is the repetition of the same initial letter, sound, or group of sounds in a series of words
What is alliteration?
400
He is as happy as he can be!
Simile
400
I am in big trouble! I keep forgetting to turn in my homework in math class! Now my grade is going down and my parents are not going to be happy. Luckily, I came up with a plan. I am going to start staying after school to complete my home. I will keep my homework in a big red folder in my locker. Now I surely will not forget to turn in my math homework!
Problem and Solution
500
This point of view uses the words "he", "she", and "they". The narrarator knows the thoughts and feelings of all the characters.
What is third person omniscient?
500
This organizational structure asks a question and then provides an answer.
What is question and answer?
500
This figurative language is an exaggeration that is so dramatic that no one would believe the statement is true.
What is hyperbole?
500
He is a clown.
Metaphor
500
This is a traditional story, esp. one concerning the early history of a people or explaining some natural or social phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events.
What is a myth?
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