Figurative Language
Skills
Context Clues
Resources
Suffixes and Prefixes
100
uses the words "like" or "as" to compare two unlike things For example: Her eyes are as bright as the sun.
What is a simile
100
Three reasons that authors write.
What is Entertain, Pesuade, and Inform
100
My older brother told me my 5th grade teacher, Ms. Stone, was a TYRANT. However, I think she's nice! The meaning of of capitalized word.
What is nice, kind, etc.
100
helps the reader identify page numbers of specific topics
What is an index
100
Of the following words, which contains a prefix meaning "not": under, across, or unravel
What is unravel
200
compares to unlike things without using "like" or "as" For example: Clouds are cotton candy.
What is a metaphor
200
Volcanoes are not always destructive. Sick people take baths in hot springs warmed by volcanoes to feel better. Hardened lava or pumice can smooth the rough skin on your feet. Farmers use soil with volcanic rock and ash to help plants grow. Identify the implied main idea of this passage.
What is volcanoes can be helpful to people
200
Steven is usually very BOISTEROUS while his sister is very quiet and shy. The meaning of the capitalized word.
What is loud, outspoken, etc.
200
provides the reader with definitions, pronunciations and parts of speech
What is a dictionary
200
of the following words, which words contains a suffix meaning can be done actor, running, traceable
What is traceable
300
used to add emphasis to what an author is trying to say: exaggeration Example: I died laughing! His nose was so big planes could have landed on it!
What is a hyperbole
300
Vote for me on February 5th! I'll make sure we have soda for lunch and extra recess every Friday. I'll make school fun again! If you want more fun, don't forget to vote for me February 5th!
What is to persuade readers to vote for him/her
300
My mom said the mountains were very TRANQUIL; I also thought they were peaceful. The meaning of the capitalized word.
What is peaceful.
300
provides alternative words with the same meaning in order to help a writer/reader For example: quick: fast, hurry, speedy
What is a Thesaurus
300
A word part added to the beginning of a word that changes the meaning of a word
What is a prefix
400
giving human traits to inanimate objects Example: The mouse danced in the moonlight.
What is personification
400
Most of the time Katherine was very loud. She was never mean to anyone, but she laughed and talked loudly while the teacher was teaching. Katherine would sometimes interrupt to ask a question without raising her hand. Once she had to write "I will not talk during class" on the chalkboard a hundred times. The judgment you can make about Katherine...
What is she likes to talk to much, and it can get her into trouble.
400
Sally was very GREGARIOUS. She always smiled and talked to everyone. No wonder she was so popular. The meaning of GREGARIOUS.
What is outgoing
400
provides facts and historical information about specific topics and often come in a series
What is an encyclopedia
400
a word part added to the end of a word that changes the meaning of the word
What is suffix
500
using words in a way that means more than a dictionary definition
What is Figurative Language
500
John studied most of the week for the science test. He spent two hours every night going over definitions and exercises in his textbook. He slept well the night before the test. The conclusion we can make about John based on this passage.
What is John wants to do well on the test, and he is prepared.
500
Michael's room was always IMMACULATE. HOwever, his sister's room was always a mess.
What is clean and tidy
500
provides a wealth of information, which may not always be accurate (true). Hint: World Wide!!!
What is the internet
500
the main part of a word excluding all prefixes and suffixes
What is root word
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