Definitions
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Figurative Language
Academic Language
100
the author states a problem and lists one or more possible solutions
What is problem and solution?
100
tell how two or more things are alike
What is compare?
100

first, next, then, before, after, finally, following, dates, and times

What is sequence?

100

The boy was as brave as a lion in the jungle

What is a simile ?

100

The idea of reading something carefully to understand what the author is saying

What is analyze?

200
the author explains a topic, person, place, or thing by listing characteristics, examples, or features
What is description?
200
a resolution or fix
What is solution?
200

Brandon bought a bag of Bella's tasty brownies

What is alliteration?

200

My roommate is going through a rollercoaster of emotions. 

What is metaphor?

200

The elements of literature and poetry that emphasizes sound

What is sound?

300
the author lists one or more causes and the resulting effects
What is cause and effect?
300
tell how two or more things are different
What is contrast?
300
problem is, question is, puzzle is, to solve this, and one answer is
What is problem and solution?
300

The desk barked when she sat at it.

What is personification?

300

The usage of the 5 senses to describe something

What is imagery?

400
the author explains how two or more things are alike and how they are different
What is compare and contrast?
400
an action or event that makes something else happen
What is cause?
400

boom, pop, crackle

What is onomatopoeia?

400

The car horn blared lean with it rock with it as the car came to a sudden stop.

What is an Onomatopoeia?

400

To gain an understanding of words in text

What is meaning?

500
the author lists the items or events in chronological order; how to make or do something
What is sequence?
500
what happens
What is an effect?
500

Feel like I am carrying the world on my shoulder

What is allusion?

500

The coach has told them a million times to not eat junk food

What is a hyperbole?

500

The organization of a story's various elements

What is structure?

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