Connotation
A positive synonym of hyperactive.
energetic
A comparison of two things using the words "like" or "as"
simile
When will William want his workbook is this type of figurative language
alliteration
Mrs. Smith was doing a unit on healthy living with her students. All week she taught her students about eating the correct foods like fruits and vegetables. Over the weekend, some of Mrs. Smith's students were at the mall and saw her eating pizza, a milkshake, and candy. Mrs. Smith's student Molly was going to order a salad, but now decided to order junk food too.
What is the theme?
A. Actions speak louder than words
B. Unhealthy food is okay in moderation.
C. Vegetables are good for you.
A. Actions speak louder than words.
Fiction that contains elements or characters that are not realistic like talking animals, mythical creatures, imaginary worlds and magical powers.
fantasy
A negative synonym of 'slender'.
skinny
The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words, such as "silly, slimy slugs".
alliteration
He is a library of information about athletes is this type of figurative language.
metaphor
Julia wanted to become a doctor for as long as she could remember. In college when her friends were out at the mall or going out with friends, Julia spent all of her time studying. At graduation, Julia graduated with high honors and was offered a job shortly after.
What is the theme?
A. Studying is important.
B. It is important to go to college.
C. Hard work pays off.
C. Hard work pays off.
Fiction that is made up of stories about science, space, and technology, often set in the future. These stories combine science fact and fiction.
Science fiction
A negative synonym of 'smile'.
smirk
A comparison of two things saying one thing IS the other, without the use of "like" or "as"
metaphor
I'm so warm, I'm melting is this type of figurative language
hyperbole
Growing up, Sally was always in the shadow of her older sister Mary. Mary always got better grades, was better at sports, and seemed to even be prettier. Sally spent a lot of time in the family's garden feeling sorry for herself. Then one day, Mary needed help on a science project about plants. Due to all of her time in the garden, Sally knew a lot about plants and was able to help Mary with the project. Sally was shocked that she was better at something than her sister.
What is the theme?
A. Accept yourself for who you are.
B. Sports are not important.
C. You can learn a lot from plants.
A. Accept yourself for who you are.
Realistic fiction
A negative synonym for cook.
chef
An exaggeration
hyperbole
The sun wrapped its warm arms around me is this type of figurative language.
personification
Jeff put his hand into the jar of cookies. He grasped as many as he could possibly hold, but when he tried to pull his hand out, he was prevented from doing so by the neck of the cookie jar. Unwilling to lose the cookies, and yet unable to withdraw his hand, he burst into tears and cried bitterly.
What is the theme?
A. Learn to ask for help if you need it.
B. If you are greedy, you might get nothing.
C. Don't put your hand in a jar.
B. If you are greedy, you might get nothing.
A story about a crime or a puzzling event that makes a great use of suspense.
A positive synonym for withdrawn.
reserved
Giving human characteristics to non-human things
personification
She is as fast as a cheetah is this type of figurative language.
simile
One winter, a monkey found a snake frozen. The monkey felt sorry for the snake, so he picked it up and held it to his chest to try to warm it. The snake was quickly revived by the warmth, and because of its instincts, bit the monkey with all its might.
What is the theme?
A. Even though you may have good intentions, others may not.
B. Don't hold snakes close to your chest.
C. Snakes are dangerous.
A. Even though you have good intentions, others may not.
A fictional story that takes place in a particular time period in the past.
Historical fiction