Figurative Language
a comparison using "like" or "as"
Simile
"The yard adjacent to us, where out next-door neighbors had just moved out, needed to be mowed badly."
What does the word adjacent mean?
beside; right next to
This is the part of the story that introduces the characters and setting.
Exposition
What is an inference?
These can have word parts added to the beginning or end to change the meaning.
Root or Root Word
The sun kissed her cheek.
What figurative language is used here?
Personification
"I can't fathom why anyone would enjoy dangerous sports such as race car driving. There's no way I will ever make sense of people driving 200 miles per hour!"
What does the word fathom mean?
to understand or comprehend
This is the most exciting part of the story.
Climax
When Kyle came home from school, he was noticeably distraught. He balled up his report card and placed it inside of a soup can in the garbage. He then flipped the soup can upside down and arranged garbage over the soup can. Why is Kyle distraught?
A. He doesn't want to take the trash out.
B. He made a bad grade on his report card.
C. There isn't any soup left for him.
D. His parents asked him to cook dinner.
B. He made a bad grade on his report card.
These go before a root word to change the meaning.
Prefix
The repetition of vowel sounds
Assonance
What does tycoon mean?
a business person of great wealth
This is the part of the story where the stakes get higher and suspense begins to rise.
Rising Action
Elliott and Hayden were choosing the players for their teams. It was Elliott's turn to choose, and only Riley was left. Elliott said, "Riley." What can the reader infer about Riley?
A. Riley was the best player.
B. Elliot got to choose first.
C. Riley is not a very good player.
D. Hayden didn't like the game.
C. Riley is not a very good player.
Based on the following words, what does the prefix, -inter, mean?
Interstate
Interim
Interfere
between/among
Peter Piper Picked A Peck Of Pickled Peppers.
What figurative language is used here?
Consonance
"You have a lot of leeway in choosing a topic for your project. There are more than 50 topics listed on the assignment."
What does the word leeway mean?
A degree of freedom; extra materials in which to operate.
"...and they lived happily ever after."
What part of the plot diagram would this sentence be found?
Resolution
Hudson hurried out of the house so he wasn't late for work. He wore overalls and carried a toolbox with wrenches in it. He hopped in his truck and drove off. The sign on his truck said, “Pipe Masters.”
What does Hudson do for a living?
He's a plummer.
Based on the following words, what does the root word, -astr- , mean?
asterisk
asteroid
astronomical
astronaut
star
Referring to a person or piece of art in a work of literature to recall an idea in their reader's head.
Allusion
Kevin's lemonade stand turned out to be lucrative. He ended up making $25 in profits last Saturday.
What does lucrative mean?
profitable; money-making
Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Steve. Steve always wanted to learn how to swim. He asked his mother but she said the lessons were too expensive. Steve hatched a plan where he could mow lawns to earn money. After he had earned the money, the day finally came for him to take his swim lessons. He did so well that his instructor asked him to come back to help the younger kids learn how to swim. For every summer after, Steve helped kids learn how to swim and never charged them a penny."
Identify the sentence that begins the falling action.
"He did so well that his instructor asked him to come back to help the younger kids learn how to swim."
Simone tried to shake off her nerves. This was the big moment. She waited 4 long years to get to this event. She smoothed out her leotard and put chalk on her hands. She hoped to nail that landing! What is Simone?
A. a teacher
B. a firefighter
C. a skater
D. a gymnast
D. a gymnast
Based on the following words, what does the root word, -log-/-logue- , mean?
Dialogue
Monologue
Apology
Epilogue
word