Figurative Language
Why do we use figurative language in your writing?
To make writing more interesting and add detail.
Context clues are used when we want to find the definition of ______________words.
Unfamiliar
What is a summary?
A brief recall of events in a story.
What is a noun?
A person, place, or thing.
Hydr
Water
What is the definition of a simile?
It compares two things using the words "like" or "as".
What are the four ways to identify the unfamiliar word?
Synonyms, antonyms, definition, example.
What is an inference?
An educated guess.
Grapes, sharks, deer, and mice are all examples of ________________.
Plural nouns.
Therm
Heat
"The lightning danced in the wind", is an example of what?
Personification.
What are the examples provided for "celestial bodies" in the following sentence:
"Celestial bodies, including the sun, moon, and stars, is the topic of next week's unit."
The sun, moon, and stars.
Evidence that is directly quoted from the text.
What words in the following sentence need to be capitalized?
gary the snail went to publix to grab chobani creamer.
Gary the Snail went to Publix to grab Chobani creamer.
Sun
Give me an example of alliteration.
Sandy sells seashells at the seashore.
Tell me the definition of the unknown word:
"The old mansion was so dilapidated, with broken windows, peeling paint, and a roof that looked like it might collapse at any moment."
Dilapidated means: run down, not taken care of
What is implicit evidence?
Evidence that is paraphrased from the text. Not a direct quote.
Is the italicized word an adverb or adjective?
Miss Lombardo generously donated money to the charity.
Adverb.
Pseudonym means ______________
false/fake name
If there is a comparison throughout the entirety of a text, for example- love being compared to a pyramid. This is an example of an extended _________________.
Metaphor
Find the meaning of the unknown word:
"During the storm, the waves grew tempestuous, crashing violently against the shore and sending sprays of water high into the air."
Tempestuous means: stormy or wild
How would you know when to cite direct evidence?
The prompt will tell you.
An adverb modifies a ____________ and an adjective modifies a ______________.
Adverb- verb, adjective-noun
Anonymous means __________-.
Without a name.