Figurative Language
This type of figurative language uses like or as.
Simile
What are the synonyms in these four words?
Renew Reliable Dependable Unreliable
Reliable Dependable
What is theme?
The central idea that the author is trying to display.
The main person or animal in the story.
Main character
Who is the main character of Monster?
Steve Harmon
This figurative language uses sound words.
onomatopoeia
What are the antonyms in these four words?
Temporary Intelligence Knowledge Ignorance
Knowledge Intelligence
True or false? Theme is always a moral about the right and wrong.
False
A problem between two characters.
Conflict
Who killed Mr. Nesbit?
James King
This type of figurative language uses extreme exaggeration.
Hyperbole
Which word best completes the sentence?
The doors are still locked, so nobody (is, isn't) sitting in the waiting room yet.
Is
True or false? Theme can be about human nature.
True
The angle by which a story is told.
Point of View
Where was Steve arrested?
At his house
This type of figurative language compares two things by stating that one thing is the other.
Metaphor
Which pronoun completes the sentence?
The grubs were destroying the garden, but mom chose not to use pesticides to kill (it,them).
them
True or false? Theme is the same thing as the main idea.
False
The hidden message in the story.
Theme
What is BoBo's real name?
Richard Evans
This type of figurative language gives human like qualities to things that aren't human.
Personification
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
Boston cream pie (to be) ______ the official dessert of the state of Massachusetts.
Is
How many themes can a story have?
Multiple
The action that makes up the story.
Plot
What is the name of the witness in Steve's film club?
George Sawicki