4th Grade
Figurative language
Figurative language
What figurative language is this an example of?
"My little brother can reach the ceiling, he is a giraffe."
Metaphor
What is the first paragraph of an essay called?
Introduction
What part of speech are these words?
rug, shoes, water bottle, school, nurse
Noun
The way an author organizes the information in the text is called __________
Text structure
What is the point of view of the following sentences?
My friends came over for a sleepover last night and they slept in the living room. Before going to sleep, my mom made us popcorn and let us watch a scary movie.
First person
What are the two words that must be used to make a simile?
like or as
What is the first sentence, or attention-grabber, of an essay called?
Hook
What part of speech are these words?
smart, fast, intelligent, boring, heavy
Adjective
Headings, subheadings, captions, sidebars, and photographs are examples of _______
Text features
What is the setting of a story?
When and where it takes place
She is as cold as ice.
Simile
What is it called when you use quotes from the sources in your essay to support your writing?
Citing evidence or cite evidence
What is the subject of this sentence?
The kids are watching a movie in their classroom
The kids
What is the text structure called where the author presents information in time order?
Chronology
Words that describes a character's personality
Character traits
A ___________ is an exaggeration meant to be funny and to paint a picture in the reader's mind.
Hyperbole
What is the final paragraph of an essay called?
A word part that is added to the beginning of a word that can change the meaning is a _____
Prefix
What does it mean to make an inference?
To make an educated guess.
The problem in a story that a character is trying to resolve is the ____________
Conflict
Imagery
What is the name of the kind of essay that is telling a story?
Narrative
What kind of word describes a verb?
Adverb
Clues that help you determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word.
Context clues
The lesson or moral of the story
Theme