"We have a million pages of homework!" is an example of this kind of figurative language.
What is hyperbole?
100
First, you bake the cake. Then, you decorate the cake. Finally, you serve the cake. This is an example of...
What is sequence?
100
This prefix means 'again"
What is re-?
100
She had been studying for hours. ____________ she hoped to do well on the test.
similarly, as a result, for instance
What is as a result?
100
Ms. Skibo's birthday is in this month.
What is September?
200
"The boy was as strong as an ox." is an example of this kind of figurative language.
What is simile?
200
Although the Harry Potter movies are visually interesting, I prefer the books because there is more detail. I enjoy reading and watching them both!
What is compare and contrast?
200
This suffix means without or none.
What is -less?
200
He stayed up too late last night; _____________, he slept until noon.
meanwhile, in contrast, consequently
What is consequently?
200
This person is the best #prankstergangster in a land Far Far away.
Who is Devin?
300
"Sometimes Ms. Skibo is smart and sometimes she is silly." is an example of this kind of figurative language.
What is alliteration?
300
My family is made up of 4 people. My Dad, my mom, and my brother. We also have a dog named Lucky.
What is description?
300
This prefix means half
What is semi-?
300
She had looked everywhere for a job; _________, she ws called for an interview.
finally, still, but
What is finally?
300
The P.I.E in the cafeteria stands for this.
What is Peacefulness, Integrity, Empathy?
400
"The elephants began to dance and sing." is an example of this kind of figurative language.
What is personification?
400
Bullying is a real issue. Sometimes students do not want to come to school if they are bullied or they are unable to learn. One way to fix this is by giving everyone a 'buddy' that looks out for them.
What is problem and solution?
400
This suffix means the most or extreme
What is -est?
400
First, Mary went to the store. ________________, she went to visit her mother.
What is then or other reasonable answers?
400
This is the day Ms. Slack and Ms. Skibo typically go boxing.
What is Wednesday?
500
"The old man is a map of our people's past," is an example of these 2 kinds of figurative language.
What is a metaphor and alliteration?
500
Why is it important to be able to recognize text structures and use them in your writing?
- Helps you comprehend the information
- Makes it easier to read
- Creates more interesting writing
500
This root word means word
What is log?
500
John ate and ate; ___________________he never gained weight.