Figurative Language
Q: What is a comparison using "like" or "as"?
Simile
A sentence with one independent clause is called what?
Simple Sentence
What part of speech does a prepositional phrase always start with?
Preposition
What is the first stage of the plot diagram?
Exposition
Which sentence contains a simile:
A) The rain poured so hard
B)The stairs felt like walking up a mountain
B
Q: What is a direct comparison without "like" or "as"?
Metaphor
FANBOYS are used to join clauses in what type of sentence?
Compound Sentence
Identify the phrase: "The book is on the table."
on the table
What is the turning point or highest point of tension in a story?
Climax
Classify: "Because it rained this morning, baseball practice has been canceled."
Complex Sentence
"Peter Piper picked a peck..." is an example of what?
Alliteration
Which sentence type has one independent and one dependent clause?
Complex Sentence
Name three common prepositions.
Above, Underneath, Across
Answer may vary
What part of the plot follows the climax?
Falling Action
Identify the prepositional phrase: "The hidden treasure was buried underneath the old oak tree."
Q: "Pop," "Buzz," and "Click" are examples of what?
Onomatopoeia
"Because it rained" is what kind of clause?
Dependent Clause
What two things does a prepositional phrase end with?
A noun or pronoun
What must an effective conclusion provide to the main conflict?
Closure or resolution
What is the purpose of the plot diagram
To show order of a story and to bring excitement to the story
My back pack weighs a ton is an example of...
Hyperbole
What type of sentence structure is this
Compound Complex
Write you own prepositional phrase
Answers may vary teacher approves answer
What are the purposes for each plot diagram elements
Exposition: Introduced setting and character
Rising Action: 3 point journey characters faces before the climax
Climax: Problem explodes
Falling Action: Problem is decreasing Calm Down
Resolution: Problem is solved
What must placed before a FANBOYS
comma