Figurative Language
Choose the hyperbole.
A.) The kite soared like an eagle.
B.) Bang went the hammer.
C.) The sun shines like a diamond.
D.) I'm drowning in homework.
What is I'm drowning in homework?
The following quote best represents which plot element?
Besides, Teresa, a girl he had liked since they were in catechism classes at Saint Theresa’s, was taking French, too. With any luck they would be in the same class. Teresa is going to be my girl this year, he promised himself as he left the gym full of students in their new fall clothes.
What is the Exposition?
What text structure would I use when teaching someone how to bake a cake?
Cause/Effect
Chronological/Sequential
Problem/Solution
Compare/Contrast
What is sequence/chronological order
What are the steps to using RACE?
What is
Restate
Answer
Cite
Explain
What are the paragraphs in a poem called? What are the sentences called?
(2 different answers)
What is stanzas and lines?
What figurative language is this below?
Lucy Lu loves lasagna and linguini.
What is alliteration?
The following quote best represents which plot element?
He raced to metal shop. After metal shop there was biology, and after biology a long sprint to the public library, where he checked out three French textbooks. He was going to like seventh grade.
What is the Resolution?
When the story is told from the perspective of the narrator, using words like "I" or "me"
What is first person point of view?
Daily Double
What is it called when you see ABBA or AABB or ABAB in poetry?
What is Rhyme Scheme?
The steaks sizzled on the grill.
What is onomatopoeia?
This character creates conflict and/or problems for the main character in a story.
What is an antagonist?
Punctuation used in a narrative to indicate speech.
What is quotation marks?
Poetry that does not rhyme or have a measurable meter is known as ______ _______.
What is free verse?
He is a giant in his class, towering a foot over his classmates.
What is metaphor?
The following quote best represents which plot element?
Mr. Bueller looked at Victor, and Victor looked back. Oh please, don’t say anything, Victor pleaded with his eyes. I’ll wash your car, mow your lawn, walk your dog--anything! I'll be your best student, and I’ll clean your erasers after school.
What is Climax?
A fact, a statement, a quote, or event, that backs up a key idea.
What is supporting detail?
Life is a rollercoaster which every one has to go through.
What is metaphor?
Daily Double
This character creates conflict and/or problems for the main character in a story.
What is the
1. Exposition
(initiating incident)
2. rising action
3. climax
4. falling action
5. resolution
Words such as "first", "next", "another", "In addition", and "Lastly" that help to organize ideas in a paragraph or essay
What is transition words?