Figurative Language
What is a simile?
A figure of speech that compares two things using "like" or "as."
What is a noun?
A person, place, thing, or idea.
What are the three parts of a story?
Beginning, middle, and end.
What does "antonym" mean?
A word that means the opposite of another word.
Spell the word for "a large body of water."
Ocean
What does it mean if someone is "walking on air"?
It means they are very happy.
Identify the verb in this sentence: "The dog ran quickly."
ran
What is a thesis statement?
A sentence that summarizes the main point or argument of an essay.
What is a synonym for "happy"?
joyful, content
Spell the word for "to make something better."
improve
Give an example of personification.
"The wind whispered through the trees."
What is the difference between "their," "there," and "they're"?
"Their" shows possession, "there" indicates a place, and "they're" is a contraction for "they are."
What does "editing" involve?
Checking for grammar, punctuation, and clarity.
What does "predict" mean?
to guess what will happen in the future.
Spell the word for "a person who writes books."
Author
What is an idiom?
A phrase that means something different from its literal meaning, like "It's raining cats and dogs."
What is a conjunction?
A word that connects clauses or sentences, like "and" or "but."
What is the purpose of a conclusion in an essay?
To summarize the main points and give a final thought.
What does "context" mean in reading?
Shout
Spell the word for "to speak in a loud voice."
Shout
Define hyperbole and give an example.
An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, like "I've told you a million times."
What is a subject in a sentence?
The person or thing that is doing the action.
What is a persuasive writing?
Writing that aims to convince the reader of something.
What is "figurative language"?
Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation.
Spell the word for "a long journey."
Expedition.