Figurative Language
What is a simile?
a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used to make a description more emphatic or vivid
What is the correct pronoun in this sentence?
If a child wants to ride the roller coaster(they,he or she) must be 48 inches tall.
They
What is a theme?
the central, underlying message or idea that an author or artist explores, often dealing with universal truths or human experiences.
What is point of view?
a particular attitude or way of considering a matter.
What did "resettlement"mean?
That the nazis were taking the jews some were else.
What is a metaphor?
a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one thing is the other, implying a shared characteristic or quality,
What is the correct pronoun in this sentence?
The rocking chair is missing paint from(its,their) left armrest.
Its
What is the Theme?
The old woman's garden, once bursting with life, withered under the relentless drought. Her prize-winning roses, symbols of her enduring spirit, slumped in the dusty soil. She watered them with a tear, the only source of moisture left. But even as the sun beat down, a single, vibrant bloom emerged, a testament to hope's resilience. The garden, though changed, continued to bloom, a lesson in adaptation.
Perseverance and resilience in the face of adversity.
What point of view is this?
I woke up to the sound of the rain, feeling a sense of calm.
First person.
What was the terrible news did the director share with the jews?
That 7,000 jews are being deported.
What is a hyperbole?
exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
What is the action verb in this sentence?
Anton forgot the loaf of crusty French bread.
Forgot.
What is the theme?
The Importance of Forgiveness
What is the point of view?
You open your eyes and see the gentle rain falling outside, a quiet symphony.
Second Person.
What did Yanek's family decide to do?
Hide in the pigeon coop.
What is a personification?
the attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something nonhuman, or the representation of an abstract quality in human form.
What is the correct action verb in this sentence?
Molly wanted blue cheese dressing on her salad.
wanted
What is the Theme?
: The Value of Hope
What is the point of view?
She looked at the rain, and a quiet smile touched her lips.
Third Person Limlted
What were the ways the Nazis were rumored to have killed the jews?
They would gas them or have them dig there own grave.
What is a idiom?
a phrase or expression whose meaning cannot be understood from the literal meaning of its words, but rather is a figurative or non-literal expression.
What word best completes the sentence?
Uncle Joshua(will,won't)never finish repairing your car at the rate he's going.
will
What is the Theme?
A wealthy businessman, Arthur, controlled every aspect of his life, leaving him feeling anxious. Arthur's wife, Sarah, surprised him by revealing they were moving to a remote countryside, symbolizing a lack of control. Arthur tried to regain control, but realized that he couldn't, highlighting the futility of his efforts. Instead of fighting it, Arthur embraced the unknown, symbolizing the need to let go of control.
The Illusion of Control
What is the point of view?
He thought about her, wondering if she would be home soon; meanwhile, she was already on her way.
Third Person (Omniscient)
What job did Yanek do?
The tailor shop