Parts of Speech
This is a person, place, thing, or idea.
Noun
“He was as brave as a lion.” What type of figurative language is this?
Simile
What do we call the main point or central message of a passage?
Main Idea
“The dog was famished after the long walk.” What does famished mean?
Hungry
What punctuation ends a question?
Question mark
“Run”, “Jump”, and “think” are examples of this part of speech.
Verb
“Time is a thief.” What kind of figurative language is used here?
Metaphor
What is it called when you make an educated guess based on clues in the text?
Inference
Use context clues: “He felt elated after winning the contest.” What does “elated” mean?
happy or thrilled
Choose the correct sentence:
A) Their going to the store.
B) They're going to the store.
B)
This describes a noun. Ex: The blue sky.
Adjective
Giving human qualities to something nonhuman is called this.
Personification
What part of the story introduces characters and setting?
Exposition
Find the synonym: “The ancient castle stood for centuries.”
Old
What is the subject in this sentence: “The cat chased the mouse.”
The cat
This word connects Words or phrases, like “and” or “but”.
Conjunction
“I’ve told you a million times!” What type of figurative language is this?
Hyperbole
What is the underlying message or life lesson of a story?
Theme
Find the antonym: “The lake was tranquil until the storm hit.”
chaotic, loud, or rough
Where should the comma go? “Before we eat let’s wash our hands.”
Before we eat, let’s wash our hands.
Identify the part of speech for the underlined word: “She sang loudly in the shower.”
Identify the figurative: “The wind whispered through the trees.”
Personification
"The sun shone brightly, warming my face as I stepped out of the house. Birds sang cheerful melodies, and the air smelled sweet with blooming flowers. A wide smile spread across my face as I looked forward to a day filled with laughter and fun!".
What is the author’s tone?
Cheerful and happy.
Use a context clue to define the word: “Unlike his gregarious sister, he was shy and preferred solitude.”
Outgoing or social
Identify the error: “He don’t like broccoli.”
"don’t" should be "doesn’t"