Literary Terms
prose writing that tells about imaginary characters and events
fiction
Jake and Abby took _____ dog to the vet.
their
The sanctuary was closed but the children weren't ready to leave yet.
closed, but
"dislike"
loathe
Susan was wearing a red sweater today.
red
Language that appeals to the senses and creates a visual picture within the reader's mind.
imagery
Jerry mowed the lawn and trimmed the hedges.
No comma needed
meager
The grandfather was generous with his money.
generous
The story of a real person's life, written by or told by another person.
Biography
The children lost the ball they were playing with. _____ going to have to get a new one.
They're
My neighbor Jim told me the bad news last night.
, Jim,
"the fall guy or victim"
scapegoat
The little child smiled warmly and thankfully.
little
repetition of initial consonant sounds
alliteration
Sloths are cute but _____ very lazy.
they're
When will the salad be ready Mom?
ready, Mom
"infrequent or occasional"
sparse
It was after the twelth night that the family gave up the search.
twelfth
use of words that imitate sounds
Onomatopoeia
_____ going over____ to finish______ project.
1.they're 2.there. 3.their
If the potatoes are ready then we can all eat right now.
ready, then
"unable to produce"
barren
No one believed the house had a scary ghost located inside.
scary