Figurative Language
What type of figurative language is used in this example?
"The flowers were swaying and dancing in the wind."
Personification
"With a smile, he took apart the sandwich and fed it lovingly to his shirt."
What does this sentence show about the boy?
A He is stealing food/ B He likes making the others uncomfortable/ C He is excited about the food/ D He is happy to be included
B He likes making the others uncomfortable
This type of poem is about nature and has three lines.
Haiku and it follows the 5-7-5 syllable rule.
What is cause and effect?
The cause is why something happens and the effect is what happened.
What is theme?
the message or lesson the author is trying to teach you.
What type of figurative language is used in this example?
"The little girl is cute as a button."
simile
"He banged on the door, hoping someone would hear him."
Why does the author use banged instead of knocked in the sentence above?
A to show that he is strong/ B to show that he hurt himself/C to show that he moves quickly/ D to show that he makes a loud noise
D to show that he makes a loud noise
Identify this poem:
"Hickory, dickory, dock,
The mouse ran up the clock.
The clock struck one,
The mouse ran down.
Hickory, dickory, dock!
A limerick poem
Name (4) buzz words that signals chronology/ sequencing
First, next, then, finally, second, third, last, etc.
Treating people with respect means being kind and fair to everyone. It’s about listening when someone is talking, using nice words, and showing that you care about how others feel. Even if someone is different from you, it’s important to be friendly and helpful. When we treat others with respect, we make school and our world a happier, safer place for everyone.
What is the theme?
treat people with respect
What type of figurative language is used in this example?
"I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse."
hyperbole
Do we really have to go in there?" she squeaked, her voice trembling.
Why does the author use squeaked instead of asked in the sentence above?
A to show she is cold/ B to show she sounds angry/ C to show that she sounds worried/D to show that she is talking quickly
C to show that she sounds worried
Idenitfy the poem below:
She said, "Blue".
And I said, "Zoo".
She said, "Purple", with a grin.
Well, what could I do?
A Rhymed Verse Poem
What does compare mean?
What two or more things have in common/alike/ or similar.
What detail supports the theme that you should treat people with respect from the paragraph below?
Treating people with respect means being kind and fair to everyone. It’s about listening when someone is talking, using nice words, and showing that you care about how others feel. Even if someone is different from you, it’s important to be friendly and helpful. When we treat others with respect, we make school and our world a happier, safer place for everyone.
It’s about listening when someone is talking, using nice words, and showing that you care about how others feel.
OR
Even if someone is different from you, it’s important to be friendly and helpful.
What is a metaphor? Provide an example.
comparing two things without using the words like or as.
Climbing that cliff without gear is impossible.
Think about the prefix im-. What is the meaning of impossible above?
A very funny /B not funny /C an activity / D not able to happen
D not able to happen
What do you call a group of lines in poetry?
A Stanza
Identify the text structured used below:
1. Find a recipe.
2. Measure and mix ingredients.
3. Shape the cookie dough.
4. Bake in oven.
Chronology/Sequence
What is the theme of this paragraph?
Long ago in a quiet village, a little rabbit named Remy lived near a big, grumpy lion who never shared the waterhole. One hot day, all the animals were thirsty, but the lion roared, “This water is mine!” Remy had an idea. He told the lion, “Another lion says he’s stronger than you and wants your water!” The lion, angry, followed Remy to the well, where Remy pointed to the lion’s reflection. The lion roared at it, slipped, and fell in with a splash! The animals cheered, and Remy’s clever thinking saved the day.
clever thinking can solve problem
"Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."
This is an example of what type of figurative language?
Alliteration
Then he looked at the girl in amazement and said, “This is my shirt!” Think about the suffix -ment. What is the meaning of amazement above?
A being curious/ B a state of wonder/ C state of being sad/ D not being worried
B a state of wonder
This type of poem does not follow rules, sounds like someone talking freely.
Free Verse Poem
Andrew ate too much candy. He was sick for three days.
What is the cause?
Andrew ate too much candy.
What detail supports the theme that clever thinking can solve problems?
Long ago in a quiet village, a little rabbit named Remy lived near a big, grumpy lion who never shared the waterhole. One hot day, all the animals were thirsty, but the lion roared, “This water is mine!” Remy had an idea. He told the lion, “Another lion says he’s stronger than you and wants your water!” The lion, angry, followed Remy to the well, where Remy pointed to the lion’s reflection. The lion roared at it, slipped, and fell in with a splash! The animals cheered, and Remy’s clever thinking saved the day.
Remy had an idea. He told the lion, “Another lion says he’s stronger than you and wants your water!