Figurative language
What type of figurative language is this sentence? "You could tell, because when she came back, the skin around them was suddenly pink, like the spots on Jeff's shirt."
Simile
What is theme?
The lesson or moral of the text or poem.
Which poem has three lines and 17 syllables?
Haiku
What figurative language is this?
personification
"My shirt has a gallon of sweat" What type of figurative language is used?
hyperbole
Mrs. Smith was doing a unit on healthy living with her students. All week she taught her students about eating the correct foods like fruits and vegetables. Over the weekend, some of Mrs. Smith's students were at the mall and saw her eating pizza, a milkshake, and candy. Mrs. Smith's student Molly was going to order a salad, but now decided to order junk food too. What is the theme?
A Actions speak louder than words
B Never eat pizza at the mall
C Vegetables are good for you
A.) Actions speak louder than words
Which poem is humorous, has five lines, and uses a AABBA rhyme scheme?
Limerick
She has a heart of gold.
What figurative language is this?
Metaphor
Sally sells seashells on the seashore
Alliteration
Julia wanted to become a doctor for as long as she could remember. In college when her friends were out at the mall or going out with friends, Julia spent all of her time studying. At graduation, Julia graduated with high honors and was offered a job shortly after. What is the theme?
A Studying is important.
B It is important to go to college.
C Hard work pays off.
C.) Hard work pays off.
Which poem uses descriptive words and figurative language?
Free verse
Which figurative language is the words for sounds?
Onomatopoeia
The lightning danced across the sky
personification
Growing up, Sally was always in the shadow of her older sister Mary. Mary always got better grades, was better at sports, and seemed to even be prettier. Sally spent a lot of time in the family's garden feeling sorry for herself. Then one day Mary needed help on a science project about plants. Due to all of her time in the garden, Sally knew a lot about plants and was able help Mary with the project. Sally was shocked that she was better at something than her sister. What is the theme?
A Accept yourself for who you are.
B Sports are not important
C You can learn a lot from plants.
A.)A Accept yourself for who you are.
Which poem has a pattern of rhyming?
Rhymed verse
Peter piper picked a peck of pickled peppers
alliteration
Today is my performance at school. I am so nervous. I was walking back stage when some tells me "break a leg"! NOW I AM EVEN MORE NERVOUS.
What figurative language is portrayed?
Idiom
One winter, a monkey found a snake stiff and frozen. The monkey felt sorry for the snake and so he picked the snake up and held it to his chest to try to warm it. The snake was quickly revived by the warmth, and because of its instincts, bit the monkey with all its might. What is the theme?
A Even though you have good intentions, others may not
B Don't hold snakes close to your chest.
C Snakes are dangerous.
A.) Even though you have good intentions, others may not
Wooden umbrellas
walking towards the mountain
to see pink blossoms.
What type of poem is this?
Haiku
His shirt is as blue as the sky.
simile