Figurative Language
Identify the type of figurative language: "The classroom was a zoo."
hyperbole (exaggerated statement, not meant to be taken literally)
Which author's purpose is most likely when a writer gives directions or explains how to do something?
to inform
Identify the main action verb in the sentence: "The dog barked loudly."
barked
What is a creature with two feet?
biped
What are three words that might help create a suspenseful mood in a story?
Answers may vary: anxious, apprehensive, dreadful, on edge, nervous, tense, uneasy, unsettling, urgent, worry
Which is a simile?
A.) Melvin is a star!
B.) Melvin's personality is bright like a star!
B.
Identify the piece of evidence that best supports this claim: "School libraries should extend weekend hours." (A) student testimonials (B) circulation data showing weekend book checkouts (C) colorful posters
B
Identify the verb phrase in this sentence: "She had been practicing the piano for two hours before dinner."
had been practicing
What does the root man or manu mean?
hand
Choose the tone: "The writer sarcastically calls the city 'a paradise' while describing its pollution and noise." Is the tone sincere, ironic, or joyful? How do you know?
The tone is ironic because the writer is describing a polluted, noisy city as a paradise - which is a description one would typically not expect a paradise to be.
Read the sentence: "Her voice was music to his ears." Explain how this figurative language affects the reader's understanding of the character's feelings.
He liked the sound of her voice.
Morgan never raises her hand in class. She always looks away when her teacher asks for volunteers.
Name one character trait you can infer. How do you know? (speech, actions, thoughts/feelings, looks)
Based on her actions, Morgan is shy, nervous, or timid.
Answers may vary.
We're going to watch the bees collect honey later. The adverb is later. Does it tell how, when, or where?
when
a. manipulated
b. emancipated
c. manacled
b. emancipated
What is the difference between tone and mood?
Tone is the author's attitude toward the subject he/she is writing about; Mood is the feeling the reader gets from reading the text.
The flowers danced in the breeze. What type of figurative language is being used in the sentence?
personification
What is the text structure of this passage? (description, problem/solution, cause/effect, compare/contrast, sequence)
In the 1990s, McDonalds and other fast-food restaurants started getting publicity for the amount of fat in their kids' meals. At that time, one hamburger Happy Meal contained about 70% of the recommended daily fat allowance for children. Greasy French fries account for most of the fat in the meal. A public outcry caused most fast-food restaurants to review their kids' meal offerings. McDonald's solved the problem by offering healthy apple slices in place of the greasy fries. Now, a Happy Meal consisting of a hamburger, apples, and milk contain about 35% of a child's recommended daily fat allowance.
problem & solution
Identify the adverb: The dragonfly zooms through the air gracefully.
gracefully (It describes how the dragonfly zooms.)
The clown was such a spectacle at the circus!
What is spectacle as it is used in this sentence?
(noun) something displayed for the public to see
The sun peeked over the mountain, painting the valley in warm gold as the birds sang a morning hymn.
What is the mood of this passage?
Answers may vary, but should be similar in meaning: peaceful, serene, content
Analyze the following short passage and identify two types of figurative language used: "Fog rolled over the town like a thick blanket, and the empty streets whispered ancient secrets."
simile & personification
Read this short argument claim: "Cellphone use should be limited in classrooms because it distracts students." What is a counterclaim someone could raise?
Cellphone use should not be limited in classrooms because they are not distracting to students.
Answers may vary.
Does this sentence have a simple or compound subject? Rain and wind delayed my parents' flight to New York.
compound subject
The umpire ejected the unruly fan from the stadium.
What is the root word in ejected and what does it mean?
The root word in ejected is ject. It means to throw or hurl. Eject means to throw out.
Identify the tone in this sentence: I’m so thrilled that I get to spend my entire weekend doing extra chores instead of going to the party!
Answers may vary, but should be similar in meaning: sarcastic or bitter