Figurative Language
What is onomatopoeia?
I can't wait for winter to arrive because I love Christmas. The pronouns I and Christmas (Holidays) should be capitalized.
Justin Bieber sang perfectly during the concert last night. Which word is an adverb in the sentence?
Perfectly is the adverb. It describes the verb sang.
What is a conclusion?
The conclusion wraps up the essay by summarizing the main details.
What is the root word of manager? What does the root mean?
Man is the root. Man means hand.
It is so hot outside; you could fry an egg on the sidewalk.
What is an example of hyperbole?
mcdonald's makes the best apple pies. What word or words need to be capitalized?
Only McDonald's. It names a specific place.
The little brown dog had one _______ white spot on its back.
Answer: A. big
What does the C in R.A.C.E. stand for? Give an example of what a writer might do.
C stands for Cite Evidence from the passage. A writer can directly quote the author by using quotation marks around the exact words.
Sally locked her keys inside her car. What is the prepositional phrase in the sentence? What is a preposition?
The prepositional phrase in the sentence is inside the car. Prepositions usually describe the position of something, the time when something happens, and the way in which something is done.
From across the room, Uncle Ming's laughter was booming thunder.
What is a metaphor?
What words should be capitalized in a sentence?
Names of specific places, people, and things. Holidays. Days of the Week. Titles.
What is an adjective?
An adjective describes a noun or pronoun.
The lesson or moral from the story or passage.
What is theme?
What is an interjection? Give an example of an interjection.
Interjections are short words or phrases that show emotion. Examples: "Hey!" "Ouch!"
The new blanket is as soft as a kitten's fur.
What is a simile?
Which sentence below has correct capitalization?
Answer: C. We have a club meeting every Saturday in the summer.
| When you get a bad case of sunburn, aloe should be applied _______ until the redness fades. |
Answer: C. daily
Why did the author write this passage? What is the passage mostly about? These questions can help the reader understand what?
The main idea of the passage.
| After being ill throughout the week, Veronica ______ did the household chores _______ managed to finish her school assignments. |
Which words best complete the sentence?
Answer: A. not only; but also
This is an example of a correlative conjunction. They come in pairs.
What example of figurative language is in the following sentence? Penny was nervous during her social studies presentation, but Claire completed her presentation without batting an eye.
What is an idiom?
Which sentence below has correct capitalization?
Answer: D. My favorite museum is the National Air and Space Museum in Washington.
What are the other forms of the basic adjective "Good"? (Comparative, Superlative)
Comparative- Better, Superlative- Best
When you write, you should try to connect your ideas as smoothly as possible. Some people like to call this "writing flow." Just like water flows in a river, your ideas should flow in your essay. What can help you achieve this in your writing?
Transitions, certain words or phrases, can help connect your sentences and paragraphs.
What are the types of author's purpose for writing?
An author's purpose is to persuade, inform, and entertain. (PIE)