Vocabulary
Definition
Find the transition words.
Use the transition word in a sentence.
Simile, metaphor, or hyperbole-explain
100
_______________ how to sew, I would need to show you on a sewing machine.
a. To illustrate
b. Eventually
c. Hence
d. Furthermore
What is to illustrate?
100
In addition
a. show time
b. show cause and effect
c. compare or contrast
d. support a main idea
What is support a main idea?
100
In order to sing like Justin Beiber, first, you need to get a Beiber hair do. Then, you need to dye your hair blond. Finally, you need to learn Beiber dance moves.
What is first, then, and finally?
100
first
What is first?
100

She was as purple as a grape.

Simile, comparing two things using as

200
_______________ fifteen inches of snow, school was cancelled.
a. Furthermore
b. Consequently
c. Hence
d. Due to
What is due to?
200
Finally
a. show time
b. show cause and effect
c. compare or contrast
d. support a main idea
What is show time?
200
Both Ms. Sara and Ms. Marybeth are compassionate people. However while Ms. Sara has brown hair, Ms. Marybeth has blond hair.
What is both and however?
200
both
What is both?
200

My brother is going to kill me!

Hyperbole - exageration

300
At the end of the school day, I am always very tired. _______________, I drink a cup of tea when I get home.
a. Hence
b. Eventually
c. Furthermore
d. Consequently
What is hence?
300
However
a. show time
b. show cause and effect
c. compare or contrast
d. support a main idea
What is compare or contrast?
300
I make my own cleaning supplies because they are better for the environment. Furthermore, they are cheaper.
What is furthermore?
300
however
What is however?
300

The cat is as big as a horse!

simile-comparison using like or as &

hyperbole-exageration

400
I forgot to take the casserole out of the oven. _______________, the casserole was burnt.
a. eventually
b.initially
c.consequently
d.furthermore
What is consequently?
or
What is eventually?
400
Similarly
a. show time
b. show cause and effect
c. compare or contrast
d. support a main idea
What is compare or contrast?
400
Warsan really likes Nicki Minaj. Therefore, Warson bought Pink Friday.
What is therefore?
400
for example
What is for example?
400

Do not throw the baby out with the bathwater.

Metaphor- a figure of speech that is not literal


Getting rid of the good with the bad.

500
Jibran wants to be a master of kung fu. _______________, after many years of studying, he recieved a black belt.
a. eventually
b.consequently
c.furthermore
d. initially
What is eventually?
or
What is consequently?
500
As a result
a. show time
b. show cause and effect
c. compare or contrast
d. support a main idea
What is show cause and effect?
500
Speaking two languages has many benefits. For example, students who know two languages will eventually outperform students who only know one language. Another reason is that students who are bilingual have greater self-esteem, creativity, and problem solving skills. In addition, being bilingual is a great resume booster.
What is for example, another reason, and in addition?
500
As a result
What is as a result?
500

She was cold like an ice cube. Not only that but the thunder was a mighty lion. She wanted Spring to come around.

Simile- using like or as &

Metaphor - comparison of two things that are not literal. 

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