Figurative Language
A figurative language technique compares two unlike things using like or as?
What is a Simile?
The denotation of the word "Pencil" is...
What is a handheld writing utensil made of wood and lead?
Miss Krogman's favorite color is...
What is Pink?
Theme is defined as...
What is the underlying message of a story?
This diagram represents objects being compared and contrasted.
What is the Venn Diagram?
"An alligator ate a lot of apples in August." is an example of this figurative language technique.
What is Alliteration?
Denotation is defined as...
What is the literal meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests?
Miss Krogman is from this town in South Dakota.
What is Brookings, SD?
The theme of a story is can be found by..
What is thinking about the characters' experiences to infer the larger message from the story?
Compare the similarities between the sun and the moon.
An onomatopoeia is defined as...
What is a word from a sound associated with what is named. Example: BANG! BOOM! CRASH!
The connotation of the word "Sun" is...
What is bright, happy, warm, positive?
Miss Krogman's birthday is on...
What is August 3rd, 1999?
The theme from the story "Finding Nemo" is...
Contrast the sun and the moon.
What is they are made of different materials, they appear at different times of day, the moon has phases and the sun does not?
The following sentence is an example of... "The leaves danced in the breeze."
What is Personification?
Identify the mood of the following sentence. "She screamed at her husband through tears after she had saw the messages on his phone."
What is mad, sad, hurt, upset, distrusting, heartbroken?
Miss Krogman's son's name is...
What is Cameron?
The theme from the story, "The boy who cried wolf" is...
What is the importance of honesty and trustworthiness?
Compare and contrast gym class to math class.
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Write a metaphor on your white board.
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The connotation of the word "Cheap" is...
What is negative, low quality, and poor value?
Miss Krogman has this many brothers.
What is 7 brothers?
The theme of the short film "Hair Love" can be described as...
What is never give up even when things get tough and love yourself for who you are?
Compare and contrast Dr. Mertz to Mr. Shust. Objective answers only.
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