Figurative language
Commonly confused words
Commas
Definition
Nouns, Verbs, Adjectives
100

What figurative language does this sentence use

The thunder growled angrily as the storm rolled in, shaking the ground with its fury.

Personification

100

Allusion, illusion  

The magician played an ____ on the kids at the birthday party. 

illusion

100

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The sky turned shades of orange pink and purple as the sun dipped below the horizon casting a golden glow over the calm waters.

The sky turned shades of orange, pink, and purple as the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a golden glow over the calm waters.

100

What the definition of prancing

Jack and Stacy were prancing down the hill happily 

Skipping

100

Whats the first noun in the sentence

The puppy wagged its tail excitedly as it ran toward its owner.

puppy

200

What figurative language does this sentence use

The classroom was a zoo, with students roaring, jumping, and running in every direction.

Metaphor

200

Accepted, excepted 

Jhonny ____ the gift his mother gave him for his birthday. 

accepted

200

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The bright colorful balloons floated in the sky as children ran laughed and played beneath them.

The bright, colorful balloons floated in the sky as children ran, laughed, and played beneath them.

200

What does devour mean

Quincy was devouring the food he called disgusting when no one was looking

Eating

200

First noun in sentence

The cat curled up on the windowsill, enjoying the warmth of the afternoon sun.

Cat

300

What figurative language does this sentence use

I have a million things to do today, and there's not enough time in the universe to finish them!

Hyperbole

300

Sight, cite  

Tommy’s essay would have been perfect, but he forgot to ___ the sources. 

cite

300

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The park was full of families enjoying picnics playing games and watching the sunset. Birds chirped fluttered their wings and soared across the sky as a warm breeze drifted through the trees.

The park was full of families enjoying picnics, playing games, and watching the sunset. Birds chirped, fluttered their wings, and soared across the sky as a warm breeze drifted through the trees.

300

What does sniggering mean

Erisia was shocked to see Vigil's sniggering at the TV

Laughing

300

First verb

The dog chased the ball across the yard, barking with excitement.

chased

400

What figurative language does this sentence use

Her excitement bubbled up like a shaken soda, impossible to contain.

Simile

400

Altar, alter 

Shannon and her church friends met up at the ____ for a ceremony  

altar

400

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The sun shone brightly in the cloudless sky casting a golden glow over the bustling city streets. Children laughed played and ran through the park as a soft breeze rustled the leaves.

The sun shone brightly in the cloudless sky, casting a golden glow over the bustling city streets. Children laughed, played, and ran through the park as a soft breeze rustled the leaves.

400

What does bunged mean

The milkman bunged the milk carton at the person who reported him to his higher-ups

Tossed

400

First verb

The baby birds chirped loudly from their nest, calling for their mother.

chirped

500

What figurative language does this sentence use

The bacon sizzled in the pan, popping and crackling as the aroma filled the kitchen.

onomatopoeia

500

Assent, ascent 

the parents had to give their _____ in writing

assent

500

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The golden sun cast long shadows as it dipped below the horizon. A gentle breeze carried the scent of fresh flowers through the bustling streets. Children laughed, played, and ran across the park while their parents watched from nearby benches. Birds chirped melodiously as they fluttered between the trees, adding a lively rhythm to the evening air.

The golden sun cast long shadows as it dipped below the horizon. A gentle breeze carried the scent of fresh flowers through the bustling streets. Children laughed, played, and ran across the park while their parents watched from nearby benches. Birds chirped melodiously as they fluttered between the trees, adding a lively rhythm to the evening air.

500

What does awe mean

Prince looked in awe as Shawn threw a chair at the teacher he hated the most.

Admiration

500

First adjective

The bright sun shone down on the peaceful meadow, warming the soft grass beneath it.

Bright
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