Figurative Language
My feet are so cold they might fall off! What type of figurative language is being used in this sentence?
Hyperbole
Our neighbor gave us some pieces of charcoal to use as the snowman’s eyes. What type of noun is neighnor?
Concrete
Dad wants the whole family to take a trip to the beach this holiday. What type of adjective is the?
article
Put commas in this sentence where they belong: Our dog loves to eat watermelon potato chips and popcorn.
watermelon, potato chips, and popcorn.
Which persuasive tactic is being used?
If famous basketball player LeBron James believes in giving back to the community, we should all consider how we can help others too.
Big Names
Sally sells seashells by the seashore is an example of what type of figurative language?
Mr. Morelli told the team that if they worked hard, they would make it to the championship! What type of noun is Mr. Morelli?
Proper
Mrs. Ingram’s house has a large reindeer with a bright, red nose on its roof. What type of adjective is Mrs. Ingram's?
Proper
Sophia arrived but it was too late to go anywhere.
Add a comma or commas if needed
arrived, but
Which persuasive tactic is being used?
A 2023 report by the National Geographic Society found that over 2 million plastic bottles are sold globally every minute.
Logos
Winter is like a blanket of silence that covers the entire world. What type of figurative language is being used?
Simile
At the end of the street there is a huge, glistening lamppost to help guide people home. What type of noun is lamppost?
compound
The German family will make their warm, hearty soup on cold, winter days. List all the adjectives in this sentence
The, German, warm, hearty, cold, winter
A strong northernly wind swept the snow against the garage door.
Add a comma or commas where needed.
Which persuasive tactic is being used?
Wouldn't it be amazing to save a group of adorable panda cubs by supporting conservation efforts?
Pathos
Winter crept in and stole the warmth from the earth. What type of figurative language is being used?
personification
Everyone was impressed by Alana's strength when she threw the huge snowball. What type of noun is strength?
Abstract
The kitchen looks so festive with all the Christmas decorations everywhere. What are the two adjectives in this sentence that are NOT articles?
festive, Christmas
My grandparents who are very active people have just completed a triathlon.
Add a comma or commas where needed
My grandparents, who are very active people, just completed a triathlon.
Which persuasive tactic is being used?
"Come on down to Honda and take advantage of the holiday sales before it's too late!"
Kairos
"You ain't nothin' but a Hound Dog, cryin' all the time" Is an example of what type of figurative language?
Metaphor
Love fills the room whenever our family gathers together. List all the nouns in this sentence
love, room, family
The streets all have twice as many lights as last year. What are the three adjectives in this sentence?
The, many, last
The hiking expedition began on May 14 2021 in Hendersonville NC and returned there on June 8 2021.
Add a comma or commas where needed
May 14, 2021,
Hendersonville, NC
June 8, 2021
Which persuasive tactic is being used?
As the student council president, I understand the importance of listening to everyone's voice.
Ethos