Figurative Language
Plot
Authors Purpose
Analysis Paragraph
Random
100

I am as fast as a cheetah.

Simile

100

characters and  setting are introduced.  

Introduction

100

What are the three types of authors purpose?

Persuade

Inform

Entertain

100

What does an analysis paragraph begin with?

Topic Sentence

100

I am cold in my classroom. I always need to wear a comfortable sweater. 

Which definition is correct for the word COLD in the sentence above?

colds (plural noun)

  1. a low temperature, especially in the atmosphere; cold weather; a cold environment.


  2. a common viral infection in which the mucous membrane of the nose and throat becomes inflamed, typically causing running at the nose, sneezing, a sore throat, and other similar symptoms.

Definition 1

200
The ball ran through the bowling pins.

Personification

200

the problem in the story occurs

conflict

200

A newspaper is hat kind of authors purpose?

Inform

200

How many pieces of text evidence should you add to your paragraph.

2

200

My mind was melancholy after my dog passed away.

Which id the definition for MELANCHOLY is being used in the sentence above?

NOUN

1. a feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause

ADJECTIVE

2. having a feeling of melancholy; sad and pensive

Definition 2

300

The star was showing the hope for peace and unity.

Symbolism

300

The most dramatic part of the story (all the action takes place)

Climax

300

You need to drink diet coke it is so much more healthy for you. The price is the same as all the other cokes and it taste very good.

persuade
300

what comes after your text evidence?

Explaining your evidence with a comment.

300

I could not bear the thought of loosing my best friend. It would just break my heart into a million pieces. 

Which is the best definition for the word BEAR used above?

1. of a person) carry

2. support

3. endure (an ordeal or difficulty).

4. give birth to (a child).

Definition 3

400

I will die if you take my phone away!

Hyperbole

400

Does a nonfiction text have a plot?

No

400

Give and example of an entertaining piece of text.

Comic books/ fiction stories/ movie scripts.

400

When you are siting words from the story what do you need to add around the quotes?

quotation marks

400

What is Ms. Lopez' favorite TV show?

Stanger things

500
It's raining cats and dogs.

Idiom

500

In "The three little pigs" what is the climax?

When the wolf can't blow down the 3rd house and he falls into the boiling pot of water. 
500

what was the authors purpose for writing the "Phineas Gage" book?

Inform

500

how do you end your analysis paragraph?

In conclusion then repeate the topic sentence.

500

How many brothers and sisters does  Ms. Lopez have?

2 brothers

2 sisters