Genre
Authors Purpose
Figurative Language
Parts of Speech
Denotation/Connotation
100

Writing that often has a musical rhythm & expresses emotion

What is Poetry 

100

The author writes about how volcanoes erupt to teach readers how they form

What is To Inform

100

"Light as a feather" is an example of what? 

What is Simile

100

I love reading books," what part of speech is "books"?


What is a Noun

100

What is the denotation of the word "dove"?

What is "a type of bird"

200

Writing that is factual and includes ONLY truth

What is Non-Fiction

200

A writer tells a funny story about a talking dog to make readers laugh

What is To Entertain 

200

"Time is a thief" is an example of this, implying time steals moments from us

What is a metaphor

200

"She sings beautifully," what part of speech is "beautifully"?

What is an Adverb

200

What is the connotation of the word "snake"?

What is "Two faced, evil, fake person..."

300

The true story of a person's life, written by another person

What is Biography 
300

The author encourages readers to eat healthier snacks to improve their energy

What is To Persuade 

300

I’ve told you a million times!" is an example of what? 

What is hyperbole

300

"They are playing soccer," what part of speech is "playing"?

What is a Verb

300

Is this the denotation or connotation of the word "mother"? A woman who has given birth to a child.

What is "Denotation"

400

Stories that explain natural phenomena. These myths include gods and goddesses interacting with humans 

What is Myth / Mythological

400

The author explains the impact of deforestation on wildlife to educate readers about environmental issues

What is To Inform 

400

"The angry storm pounded on the door" is an example of what? 

What is personification

400

"The tall tree swayed in the wind," what part of speech is "tall"?

What is an Adjective

400

Is this the denotation or connotation of the word "pig"? Greedy, dirty, lazy.

What is "Connotation"

500

Stories that could happen in real life, but the plot and characters are fictional

What is Realistic Fiction 

500

The author argues for stricter laws on pollution, hoping to convince readers that protecting the environment is urgent

What is To Persuade 

500

"A penny for your thoughts" is an example of what ? 

What is an Idiom

500

The cat is under the table," what part of speech is "under"?

What is a Preposition

500

What is the denotation and connotation of the word "heart"?

  • Denotation: What is "the organ in the body that pumps blood"
  • Connotation: What is "love, emotion, life, courage"