Figurative Language
Identify the device:
" The wind whispered through the trees."
“He slammed his backpack down and rolled his eyes.”
He’s annoyed or frustrated.
Fix the error:
“Their going to the game.”
They’re
Meaning of dreary:
“The dreary sky made the day feel depressing.”
Gloomy
Tone:
“She slammed the door and mumbled angrily.”
Angry/ Irritated
Which sentence is a simile?
A. “Her smile was sunshine.”
B. “He was a rock.”
C. “She ran like a cheetah.”
C. She ran like a cheetah
Inference about setting:
“She brushed sand off her feet as waves hit the shore.”
She’s at the beach.
Which sentence is clearer?
A. “The book that I read yesterday was good.”
B. “The book I read yesterday was good.”
B
Meaning of reluctant:
“He was reluctant to join the game.”
Hesitant/ unwilling
Mood of this description:
“A dark alley where footsteps echo behind you.”
Suspenseful/ Scary
Identify the device:
"Time is a thief."
Metaphor
Inference about character:
“He checked his phone every two seconds.”
He’s nervous or impatient.
Fix the punctuation:
“Its time to celebrate.”
It’s
Meaning of vital:
“Water is vital for survival.”
Necessary
Tone:
"He whispered with a soft smile"
Gentle/Affectionate
What device uses extreme exaggeration?
Hyperbole
Inference about behavior:
“She hid the letter under her mattress.”
She wants to keep it secret.
Which is a fragment?
A. “When the bell rang.”
B. “The bell rang.”
A
Meaning of navigated:
“She navigated the crowded hallway.”
Found her way through
What words create a hopeful tone?
Promise, Rising sun, bright
Which sentence shows alliteration?
A. “Soft stars shined silently.”
B. “The clouds floated by.”
A.
Inference about theme:
A character keeps practicing even after failing multiple times.
Perseverance / Determination matters.
Fix the run-on:
“She studied she passed.”
Add punctuation or conjunction (ex: “She studied, and she passed.”)
Meaning of elated:
“He felt elated after hearing he passed.”
Extremely happy
Mood:
"Storm cloud gathered as the wind howled"
Tense