Parts of Speech
A person, place, or thing is called
What is a noun.
This type of figurative language makes a comparison using the words LIKE or AS
What is a simile
You see people standing outside, they are shivering and stomping their feet.
The people are doing this because...
A) they are angry
B) they are cold
C) they are farmers
D) they are hot
What is B
Books that are about real things, people, events, and places.
What is nonfiction
This is the most exciting part of any story.
What is the climax?
An action word. "Stomp" is an example.
What is a verb.
This figure of speech makes a direct comparison between two things without using the words LIKE or AS.
What is a metaphor
Mr. Nelson, the mailman, walked across a beautiful yard to bring the mail to the Bell's home. Suddenly, the sprinklers went on and Mr. Nelson was all wet. Very angry, Mr. Nelson went to the front of the house and pounded on the door. No one answered.
How did Mr. Nelson get so wet?
A) An automatic timer had been set to start the sprinklers.
B)He fell in a puddle.
C) The kids in the house put the sprinklers on.
D) It started to rain.
What is A
The central point of a piece of writing.
What is main idea
This is the lesson, or moral, of a story.
What is theme
Describes a noun. An example is "awesome mom."
What is an adjective.
This type of figurative language gives human characteristics to animals or objects.
Personification
The waiting room was full. Two dogs lay patiently on the floor. A kitten cried in the cat carrier. A man came in the door carrying an injured dog. A white-coated man came out to meet him. Everyone knew they might have a long wait.
Where is this story happening?
A) A vet's office
B) A doctor's office
C) A grocery store
D) A farm
What is A
A guess about what will happen based on what has already happened in a story or article.
What is a prediction
This is the feeling, or emotion of a story.
What is mood
Describes a verb. This part of speech usually ends in -ly.
What is an adverb
This type of figurative language is an intentional (and extreme) exaggeration.
What is a hyperbole
Something strange was going on. First, Aidan's aunt said, "Top o' the morning to you!" Then she served him green oatmeal with green milk. She was wearing a green top hat. Aidan wondered whether it was April Fool's Day, but his food tasted fine.
When did Aidan first realize that something strange was happening?
A) noon
B) afternoon
C)evening
D) morning
What is D
Events that lead up to the resolution of a story.
What is falling action
The author's reason for writing a story is also called this.
What is author's purpose
Links nouns, pronouns and phrases to other words in a sentence. "Under" is an example.
What is a preposition
This is the repetition of a consonant sound at the beginning of words.
What is an alliteration
This man gets up early each morning even when he's been up very late the night before. His office is part of his home, so he has no commute time. He often travels great distances on business. His job is very difficult, because he can never make everyone happy. In spite of this, he keeps on trying to do the best possible job that he can, while feeling the weight of the world on his shoulders.
Who is this man?
A) A business man
B) A CEO
C) The President
D) The Vice President
What is C
The point from which a story is told.
What is point of view
The beginning of a story is called
What is exposition