Grammar
A person, place, or thing
noun
"Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you are going to get."
What figurative language is this quote?
Simile
What is an antonym?
The opposite of a word
What is the group of lines within a poem called?
stanza
Cats are amazing animals.
Opinion
"The purple crayon was his favorite!"
What part of speech is purple?
Adjective
"The popcorn went POP in the microwave!"
What figurative language is this?
Onomatopoeia
What is an antonym for rough?
smooth
Sammy, who was six years old,
caught himself a common cold.
Nothing special, nothing new,
sniffles and a cough or two.
What word rhymes with two in this poem?
new
Informational texts show ________.
facts
He builded a fort with his kid sister, Lillie.
What is not correct in this sentence?
builded
"Mr. Whiskers wined and whimpered when Mrs. Shelvy was late with his treats."
What figurative language is this?
Alliteration
What is a synonym for naughty?
Bad, misbehave
There once was a pear
who had fluffy hair
he liked to roll
so was put in a bowl
and that was a scare!
What is the rhyme pattern in this poem? (A and Bs)
AABBA
Pumpkins have seeds inside. You can roast them in your oven.
Fact
She collected cranberries, grapes, mangos and peaches for her fruit salad.
Is there anything wrong with this sentence?
Yes. Missing the comma after mangos.
She collected cranberries, grapes, mangos, and peaches for her fruit salad.
What sense is the author appealing to in this sentence: "Crunch, crunch went the apple as she bit into the flesh."
Hear
What is a synonym for dazzling?
pretty, gorgeous, beautiful
What is it called when the same sound or letter is at the beginning of words or lines?
Alliteration
The weather is dreary outside and I think it will rain this afternoon.
Opinion
He often goes out to dinner with his mother.
What part of speech is the word "often?"
Adverb
"The class waited 10 years for the third grader to finish telling his story about his vacation."
What example of figurative language is this?
Hyperbole
Name two words that are antonyms
.
P erfectly green vegetable
E dible
A mazing taste
What type of poem is this?
acrostic poem
It is 50 degrees outside according to the thermometer.
Fact