Descriptive Language
Reading strategies
Transition words and phrases
Book Talk
Idioms
100

Name the 8 common figurative language 

Metaphor, Hyperbole, personification, simile, idiom, Onomatopoeia, oxymoron, Alliteration.

100

what are the 3 ways to make connections with a book

Text to self, Text to Text, Text to world

100

This transition word shows the result of something.

Therefore

100

A good book report has this kind of beginning that grabs the reader’s attention what is this called.

The Hook

100

This idiom means to start a conversation in a social setting where no one is talking yet.

break the ice

200

What are the 5 senses

touch, feel, smell, hear, see

200

When you create mental pictures of what you're reading, you're using this strategy.

visualizing

200

Fill in the blank: "He not only completed the report but ___ prepared the presentation"

 also or additionally

200

Telling where and when the story takes place means describing this is called what.

The setting

200

this phrase means to reveal a secret accidentally what is this called

The cat is out of the bag

300

what is a Hyperbole

a figure of speech that uses extreme exaggeration.

300

This strategy involves asking questions before, during, and after reading to better understand the text.

questioning

300

Why are Transition words and phrases important. 

cause using transition words and phrases, helps papers read more smoothy. They provide logical organization, make a paper easier to understand and improve connections and transition between thoughts.

300

Using correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar is called this

proofreading, editing

300

Eric wanted to fix his cousin’s computer, but he was already having problems Eric wanted to fix his cousin’s computer, but he was already having problems setting up his Aunt’s Wi-Fi network and he didn’t want to open a whole new can of worms. setting up his Aunt’s Wi-Fi network and he didn’t want to open a whole new can of worms. 



a. Eric was sick of spending his time helping his family.

b. Eric wanted to go fishing instead of working on computers.

c. Eric was having difficulties untangling the computer wires.

d. Eric was not ready to begin working on a complicated new problem.

d. Eric was not ready to begin working on a complicated new problem.

400

Why do we use Figurative language

To enhance communication by making writing and speech more vivid and clear.

400

Using clues from your own knowledge to figure out something the author doesn’t say directly, what is this called.

Inferring 

400

What are the 13 transition words in (consequence)

 for this reason, accordingly, thereupon, otherwise, hence, therefore, for this purpose, so then, subsequently, consequently, as a result, thus, wherefore.

400

Ending with a memorable sentence or call to action leaves this kind of effect on your reader what is this called

a lasting impression?

400

When you're in deep trouble, this idiom suggests you’re in a very hot kitchen appliance.

In hot water

500

What is a Metonymy

Metonymy is when you use a related word or phrase to stand in for the actual thing you're talking about.


500

Understanding how a text is organized like cause and effect or problem and solution is part of this strategy.

analyzing text structure

500

This multi word transition phrase means “because of what was just mentioned” and is often used to introduce a consequence in formal writing.

As a result

500

This part of your intro tells what your report will be about, often giving your opinion or main idea what is this called

giving a  thesis statement

500

This idiom means to make a decision or take action without knowing what the outcome will be like jumping off something tall without knowing what's below.

Take a leap of faith

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