Figurative Language
The old man's laughter echoed through the room like a melody.
This is an example of ____.
Simile
What is a central idea?
a main point an author makes about a topic
Author's purpose is _____
an author's reason for writing
tells the important events or ideas in a story in your own words. It does not give your ideas or opinions.
a summary
Ms. Providence favorite color is ___.
Black
As the first stars timidly blinked into existence, the night sky stretched its inky arms, embracing the world in a blanket of celestial wonder.
This is an example of ____.
Personification
A central idea answers this question.
What is it all about?
Author's write for three reasons. They are to ____.
Persuade, Inform, or Entertain
Define theme
underlying message of a text
Ms. Providence is from what state?
Georgia
personification
A central idea that is directly stated is ____.
Explicit
Matthew Henson is most commonly known as the first African American to explore the Arctic. He and Robert Peary made several trips to the Arctic in hopes of discovering the North Pole. In 1909, Henson placed an American flag there, accomplishing his long awaited goal.
What is the author's purpose.
To inform
restating the entire text in your own word
paraphrasing
Ms. Providence went to how many colleges?
(Extra points if you know the name.)
2
Bethune-Cookman University
Brenau University
The moon was a diamond in the sky.
Metaphor
Supports such as facts, definitions, concrete details, and quotations are used to ____
develop the central idea
Reading is the most important academic skill you can learn. Without reading, you would not be able to do any other academic subject. Even in math, you have to be able to read numbers in order to accurately calculate problems. Reading is also important in applying for jobs. In order to get a job, you must be able to read the application so that you can fill it out properly. These two reasons alone should show you the importance of reading.
What is the author's purpose?
To persuade
a comparison between two things using as or like
simile
Ms. Providence did what sport?
Track
Why does the author use figurative language?
To create a mental image or engage the reader
What is the central idea?
At the dawn of a crisp autumn morning, a mysterious breeze swept through the corridors of Maplewood Middle School as a new girl, Lily, stepped through its hallowed halls. Her arrival was like a gentle tremor, stirring both curiosity and excitement among the students. With ebony curls framing her face and eyes that held galaxies of untold stories, Lily captured the attention of her peers. As whispers circulated, a wave of kindness began to ripple through the student body. The once-divided cliques found common ground in their shared curiosity about Lily, breaking the barriers that had often kept them apart. In a surprisingly short span, Lily became the catalyst for a transformative unity, teaching Maplewood Middle School that embracing differences could pave the way for newfound connections and unexpected friendships.
A newcomer could inspire positive change and foster a sense of unity within a diverse student body.
Charlie knew that he had waited until the last minute to do his report. As he quickly typed away on his computer, all of a sudden the power went out. He hadn’t saved his document. He just stared at the screen in disbelief as all his work disappeared. It wouldn’t have been so bad if he had saved it earlier, but he hadn’t. Charlie promised himself that this would never happen to him again.
What is the author's purpose?
To entertain
Define figurative language
Language that is not meant to be taken literally
A leap year is every ____ years
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