Figurative Language
The comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind (often using like or as)
Simile
You see people standing outside, they are shivering and stomping their feet
The people are doing this because...
a) They are angry
b) They are cold
c) They are farmers
d) They are hot
b) They are cold
This is a person, place, thing, or idea. An example is "dog."
Noun
One to two words that explain the subject being discussed
Topic
A sentence consisting of only one clause, with a single subject and predicate (also referred to in this class as a "baby sentence")
Simple Sentence
The formation or use of words that imitate the sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to
Onomatopoeia
Mr. Nelson, the mailman, walked across a beautiful yard to bring the mail to the Bell's home. Suddenly, the sprinklers went on and Mr. Nelson was all wet. Very angry, Mr. Nelson went to the front of the house and pounded on the door. No one answered, and there were no cars in front of the house.
How did Mr. Nelson get so wet?
a) An automatic timer had been set to start the sprinklers
b) He fell in a puddle
c) It started to rain
d) He ran through the sprinklers on purpose
a) An automatic timer had been set to start the sprinklers
This part of speech is an action, occurrence, or state of being. "Stomp" is an example
Verb
Why something happens (is this cause or effect)
Cause
This has at least two independent clauses that have related ideas, and these clauses are usually joined together by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so)
Compound Sentence
This type of figurative language is an intentional (and extreme) exaggeration
Hyperbole
The waiting room was full. Two dogs lay patiently on the floor. A kitten cried in the cat carrier. A man came in the door carrying an injured dog. A white-coated man came out to meet him. Everyone knew they might have a long wait.
Where is this story taking place?
a) A doctor's office
b) A farm
c) A vet's office
d) a grocery store
c) A vet's office
This part of speech describes (or modifies) a noun. An example is "awesome."
Adjective
The central point of a piece of writing
Theme/Thesis/Main Idea
Contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause
ex: My favorite food is steak, especially when it's cooked rare.
Complex Sentence
Giving an object or animal human traits
Personification
Something strange was going on. First, Aidan's mom said, "Top o' the morning to you!" Then, she served him green oatmeal with green milk. She was wearing a green hat. Aidan wondered whether or not it was April Fool's Day, but his food tasted fine.
When did Aidan first realize that something strange was happening?
a) April Fool's Day
b) Afternoon
c) Morning
d) St. Patty's Day
c) Morning
This part of speech modifies (describes) any other part of speech, but is usually used to modify a verb. This part of speech usually ends in -ly
Adverb
The effect of this sentence: The wasteful energy use of many Americans has contributed to global warming
Global warming
Write an example of a COMPOUND sentence
*Your response should have two independent clauses, most likely connected by and, but, so, etc.
The repetition of a consonant sound at the beginning of words
Alliteration
This man gets up early each morning even when he has been up very late the night before. His office is part of his home, so he has no commute time to work. He often travels great distances on business. His job is very difficult because he can never make everyone happy. In spite of this, he keeps on trying to do the best possible job that he can while feeling the weight of the world on his shoulders.
Who is this man?
a) A business man
b) A CEO
c) The Vice President
d) The President
d) The President
This part of speech links nouns, pronouns, and phrases to other words in a sentence. "Under" is an example
Preposition
A fact, statement, quote, or event that backs up a key idea
Evidence/Supporting details
Write an example of a COMPLEX sentence
*Your response should have an independent clause and at least one dependent clause