Vocabulary
Define the word "gallant"
in a brave or noble way
A comparison between two things using the words “like” or “as.”
simile
What is the type of writing that is teaching people about facts
Informational Writing or Nonfiction writing
What is the largest animal in the world?
blue whale
What is the capital of Maryland
Define the word "cunning"
trickery or sneakiness
A comparison that says something is something else, without using “like” or “as.”
metaphor
The type of writing with the purpose of trying to get someone to do something or think a certain way
Persuasive Writing
What kind of animal is a frog before it grows legs and lives on land?
tadpole
What ocean is on the east coast of the United States?
The Atlantic Ocean
Define the word "renowned"
well known or famous
Giving human traits to something that is not human.
personification
A made up story based on real events
Historical Fiction
What is a herbivore?
an animal that eats only plants
Which continent is home to the Amazon Rainforest?
South America
Define the word "condolling"
Showing sympathy for someone’s sadness
A common phrase that means something different than the words actually say.
idiom
A traditional type of writing, often with magic, talking animals, and a good-vs-evil theme.
Fairy tale
This large mammal is the only one that can’t jump.
elephant
What is the capital city of the United States?
Washington D.C.
Lamentable
regrettable or unfortunate
Words that create pictures in your mind by using the five senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch).
imagery
The type of writing where someone researches and writes about another person
Biography
What do we call animals with backbones?
vertebrates
What do you call a piece of land that is surrounded by water on three sides?
peninsula