Figurative Language
What type of figurative language is this an example of?
The earth is a green blanket
What is a metaphor?
What is repetition?
Sarah's car was dead on the side of the road. What was she going to do? She had already gotten off to a rough start when her alarm clock had faild to go off that morning. School started in just under an hour. Suddenly, it dawned on her that she had subscribed to OnStar the month before. With the simple press of a button she was able to get help jump-starting her battery and made it to class right on time!
A. Problem and Solution
B. Sequential
C. Cause and Effect
D. Descriptive
What is A. Problem and Solution?
Words and phrases that connect sentences and paragraphs to improve flow.
What is a transition?
The main point of your essay
The controlling idea/thesis
Language that appeals to the 5 senses.
What is imagery?
The perspective from which a story is told
What is point of view?
The African elephant is the largest land animal on Earth. It is characterized by its massive ears, long trunk, and sturdy ivory tusks. These herbivores live in savanna habitats and are known for their strong family bonds and highly social behavior.
A. Compare and Contrast
B. Sequential
C. Cause and Effect
D. Descriptive
What is D. Descriptive?
The act of re-examining, altering, or correcting something.
What is revising?
An object or element in a story that represents a deeper meaning or concept.
What is a symbol?
Sound words- "pow" "buzz" "swish"
What is onomatopoeia?
The message or lesson of a story
What is theme?
First, grab a bowl and your favorite cereal. Next, pour the cereal into the bowl. Then, add cold milk. Finally, eat and enjoy your breakfast.
Which of the following texts structures is present?
A. Compare and Contrast
B. Sequential
C. Cause and Effect
D. Problem and Solution
What is B. Sequential?
Ensures that the subject and verb in a sentence match
Describing a text's main idea, important details, and overall meaning in just a few sentences.
What is summarizing?
What type of figurative language is this an example of?
Elizabeth is as fast as a cheetah.
What is a simile?
How the reader feels when reading
What is mood?
Sean and Brad are best friends. They have been going to the same school since kindergarten and have bonded over their love of sports. However, Sean's favorite sport is football while Brad prefers basketball.
Which of the following texts structures is present?
A. Compare and Contrast
B. Sequential
C. Cause and Effect
D. Problem and Solution
What is A. Compare and Contrast?
Name five types of punctuation
(Answers vary)
The author's intent to convince the reader to adopt a certain perspective.
What is to persuade?
What type of figurative language is this an example of?
The tree danced in the breeze.
What is personification?
The most intense or extreme part of a story where action typically takes place.
What is the climax?
The summer had been extra hot with very little rain to relieve the thirsty earth. There were cracks in the ground that looked like someone might fall into. People neglected their lawns because no plant was motivated to be green or grow.
Which of the following texts structures is present?
A. Compare and Contrast
B. Sequential
C. Cause and Effect
D. Problem and Solution
What is C. Cause and Effect?
Name five parts of speech
(Answers vary)
When someone uses what they already know, apply it to an new situation and make an educated guess.
What is an inference?