Figurative Language
What figurative language is used below?
"Snap!" "Crackle!" "Pop!"
Simile
Hyperbole
Onomatopoeia
Metaphor
Onomatopoeia
“The artist’s masterpiece was exquisite, drawing admiration from everyone.” What does “exquisite” mean? How do you know?
It means beautiful or amazing. Clue: people admired it.
Jason had mud on his shoes and a soccer ball in his hand. Where had he probably been?
A. The beach
B. The park
C. A library
D. The movies
B. The park
Which sentence ends with the correct punctuation?
A. I like tacos
B. What is your name.
C. Let's play outside!
D. My dog
C. Let's play outside!
Why would an author write a recipe?
A. To entertain
B. To inform
C. To persuade
D. To describe
B. To inform
"You are my sunshine!"
What Figurative Language is used?
Metaphor
What does "exhausted" mean in this sentence: "I was exhausted after the long hike."
A. Tired
B. Excited
C. Hungry
D. Lost
A. Tired
If you see someone in a coat, gloves, and boots, what can you infer about the weather?
It’s probably cold or wintertime.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
A. I packed a sandwich juice, and an apple.
B. I packed a sandwich, juice and an apple.
C. I packed, a sandwich, juice, and an apple.
D. I packed a sandwich, juice, and an apple.
D. I packed a sandwich, juice, and an apple.
You read a flyer that says: “Buy two, get one free! Come in today!” What is the author’s purpose?
A. To entertain
B. To explain
C. To persuade
D. To inform
C. To persuade
What does “raining cats and dogs” mean? Use it in a sentence.
It means raining very hard. Example: We stayed inside because it was raining cats and dogs.
Use context clues to define “clutch” in: “She had to clutch the rope tightly so she wouldn’t fall.”
Clutch means to hold tightly. The clue is that she held the rope to avoid falling.
The lights were off, and the house was silent. What can you infer?
A. There was a party
B. No one was home
C. The house was haunted
D. It was lunchtime
B. No one was home
Which sentence needs a question mark?
A. He went to school
B. Are you ready
C. She ran fast
D. That was fun
B. Are you ready
Which structure compares two things?
A. Cause and effect
B. Compare and contrast
C. Description
D. Problem and solution
B. Compare and contrast
Which phrase is an example of hyperbole?
A. He was as tall as a tree.
B. She had a heart of gold.
C. I’ve told you a million times!
D. The leaves whispered.
C. I’ve told you a million times!
“The baby’s cry was constant and shrill.” What does “shrill” most likely mean?
A. Deep
B. Loud and high-pitched
C. Gentle
D. Quiet
B. Loud and high-pitched
Even though Jamie smiled, her eyes looked sad. What can you infer?
A. Jamie is happy
B. Jamie is tired
C. Jamie is pretending to be okay
D. Jamie is surprised
C. Jamie is pretending to be okay
Fix this sentence:
“My brother who is eight loves dinosaurs.”
My brother, who is eight, loves dinosaurs.
Write your own example of a problem and solution paragraph (2-3 sentences). What structure is that called?
Cause and Effect
I lost my homework, so I asked my teacher for another copy.
Cause and Effect
Which sentence is an example of a simile?
A. The clouds danced in the sky.
B. He ran as fast as a cheetah.
C. The sun smiled down on the earth.
D. Her stomach growled loudly.
B. He ran as fast as a cheetah.
Simile: comparing two unlike things using like and as
What does the word “drenched” most likely mean in this sentence?
“After the rainstorm, my clothes were completely drenched.”
A. Clean
B. Torn
C. Soaked
D. Dry
C. Soaked
Maria stayed inside reading her book while the other kids played outside. What can you infer about Maria?
A. She didn’t want to get her shoes dirty.
B. She might prefer reading over playing.
C. She was grounded.
D. She had already played outside.
B. She might prefer reading over playing.
Add quotation marks where needed:
He said I like your painting
He said, “I like your painting.”
A story tells about a talking dog who solves mysteries. What is the author’s purpose? Explain.
To entertain. The story is made-up and fun to read, which shows the author wants to entertain.