What is the Cause?
Zaiden got an A on his Math test because he studied hard over the weekend.
BECAUSE he studied hard over the weekend.
Marj came home soaking wet after a walk in the rain.
Marj came home soaking wet.
What is the theme of a story?
The theme is the author's message. It is usually a lesson.
Patrick is as strong as an ox.
Patrick is very strong.
The teacher asked us to be quiet a million times.
The teacher asked us to be quiet a lot of times.
Samantha got a bellyache after eating all her Halloween candy in one day.
BECAUSE she ate all her Halloween candy in one day.
I went swimming today because it was so hot.
I went swimming today.
What is a simile?
A simile compares two things using "like" or "as."
Hunter is as brave as a lion.
Hunter is very brave.
That guy has tons of money.
The guy has a lot of money.
Practicing everyday helped Mason win the race.
BECAUSE Mason practiced everyday.
Jerryian fell off his skateboard and broke his arm.
Broke his arm.
What is a hyperbole?
A hyperbole is an exaggerated statement.
Ryan was as quick as lightning, scoring a touchdown in his game.
Ryan was really fast.
This homework is going to take years to finish!
This homework is going to take me a long time to finish.
Because I helped my father, he took me to the movies.
BECAUSE I helped my father.
Because my dog ran away, now he has to stay on his leash when we walk.
Now he has to stay on his leash when we walk
What is a Cause?
A Cause is WHY something happens.
Merida was as quiet as a mouse.
Merida was very quiet.
She cried a lot.
Mrs. Frazier lives way up in the hills, so she has a great view of the city.
BECAUSE Mrs. Frazier lives way up in the hills.
Darwin got grounded after he came home three hours late.
Darwin got grounded.
What is an Effect?
The Effect is WHAT happens BECAUSE of something else.
The cleaning crew made the room sparkle like a diamond.
The room was very clean.
The line went on for miles.
The line was really long.