Figurative Language
A comparison using "like" or "as"
What is a simile?
A story with characters, setting, and plot
What is a narrative text?
What is kindness and/or inclusion? (answer may vary)
The puppy was playful, chasing its tail and jumping around the year.
In this sentence playful means _______.
What is full of energy and fun?
This transition word best shows addition.
What is also?
A direct comparison saying one thing is another
What is a metaphore?
A text that gives concrete details, quotations, precise language, multiple main ideas, and definitions.
What is an expository text?
Jordan practiced his speech every day, even though he was nervous. When the big day came, he spoke clearly and confidently. The theme is ______.
What is hard work and perseverance lead to success? (answer may vary)
The team had to secure the tent before the storm arrived.
In this sentence secure means _____.
This transition word is used when transitioning to the concluding paragraph.
What is finally?
Giving human traits to non-human things
What is personification?
A text that uses rhythm, structure, and sometimes rhyme to express ideas or emotions
What is a poem?
After losing the soccer game, the team congratulated the winners and promised to keep practicing. The theme is ______.
I can refill my water bottle at a clear spring that is flowing at the base of the mountain.
In this sentence spring means ______.
What is a source of water?
This transition word best shows cause and effect
What is because?
What are narrative techniques?
Lily forgot her homework but told the teacher the truth instead of making an excuse. The teacher appreciated her honesty. The theme is _______.
If you do a good job, you will be paid handsomely.
In this sentence handsomely means ______.
What is rewarded or paid a large sum/amount?
This transition word shows a contrast between two ideas.
An extreme exaggeration used for effect
What is a hyperbole?
Statement or claim, supporting reasons, evidence, linking words to connect this with reasons, a concluding statement or section
Sam and his brother argued over a video game, but later they apologized and worked together to beat the final level. The theme is ______.
The teacher asked the students to address the main idea in their writing.
In this sentence address means _____.
Which transition word best completes the sentence below to show contrast?
_______ it was raining, the soccer team continued to practice outside.
What is although?