Figurative Language
Elements of Drama & Plot Diagram
Author's Purpose
Editing
FANBOYS
100

"Her smile was as bright as the sun."
What type of figurative language is this?

What is simile?

100

What is the main character called in a story?

What is the protagonist?

100

What does it mean to inform?

What is to give facts about something?

100

The C in CUPS stands for...

What is capitalization?

100

I want to go to the park, ______ it is raining.

What is but?

200

"I've told you a million times!"
What type of figurative language is this?

What is hyperbole?

200

What is the term for the message about life in a play?

What is theme?
200

Describe the purpose of persuasion in writing.

What is to convince someone to believe or do something?

200

The U in CUPS stands for...

What is usage?

200

We can go to the movies, ______ we can stay home and watch a film.

What is or?

300

"The wind whispered through the trees."
What type of figurative language is this?

What is personification?

300

What is the exposition of a story?

What is the setting and characters?

300

What is the difference between fact and opinion in writing?

What is a fact is true and an opinion is just someone's thoughts?

300

The R in ARMS stands for...

Remove

300

She liked to dance, ______ she also liked to swim.

What is and?

400

"The books fell to the floor with a loud thud."
What type of figurative language is this?

What is onomatopoeia?

400

What is the climax in a plot diagram?

What is the turning point?

400

How does an author entertain the reader?

What is by telling a fun story?

400

The M in ARMS stands for...

What is move?

400

He wanted to go the dance, ______he asked his parents.

What is so?

500

"Sally sells sea shells by the sea shore."
What type of figurative language is this?

What is alliteration?

500

Define 'antagonist.'

What is the person or thing against the main character?

500

What clues can help identify the author's purpose?

What is repeated ideas?

500

The S in CUPS stands for...

Spelling

500

She brought her umbrella, ______ it looked like it might rain.

What is for?