Figurative Language
Jonah had a hard time hearing Mrs. Hathaway over his grumbling stomach.
Onomatopoeia
Hurricanes and tornados are both amazing yet deadly natural phenomena. Both generate deadly conditions, but in different ways. Tornados are likely to damage people and property with their high winds, which go up to 300 miles per hour, but hurricanes are generally more feared for their flooding.
Compare & Contrast
A cook book containing recipes for making cakes, cookies, and other desserts
Explain
“Do you love candy?” I asked my friend McKenzie. I always make friends with other people.
First Person
Bewildered: Isaac was bewildered when he saw Mrs. Ellis writing letters on the board that were to be added and subtracted. Aren't letters for reading class? Isaac thought to himself.
Confused
When Gabe kissed her, it felt to her as though he were trying to win a sword fight.
Simile
The twist is a dance inspired by rock and roll music. To do the Twist, first stand with your feet approximately shoulder width apart. Then, hold your arms out from your body, bent at your elbow. Next, rotate your hips, torso, and legs as a single unit with your arms staying more or less stationary. Now you’re doing the twist!
Sequence
A one page printout showing how to put together a coffee table that came in a box
Explain
To Make French Toast: First, take out a skillet to cook and turn the stove on low. Second, you will melt the butter in the pan and stir it with a spatula. Third, beat the eggs. Fourth, lay the bread, white or wheat, on both sides in the eggs. Fifth, sit the bread on top of butter for 30 seconds and then turn over. Now you have a slice of French toast, repeat.
Second Person
Haste: We can still make it to the movie on time if we make haste!
To move quickly
Kinley's eyes were fireflies.
Metaphor
No one knows exactly what causes tornados, but some scientists believe that when warm air meets cold air, a tornado may form. The reason for this is that the warm air is lighter than the cold air, so it rises up fast and meets different winds moving different directions. Under the right conditions, this can cause a tornado.
Cause & Effect
A speech in which a student promises daily pizza rations if he is elected class president
Persuade
Embree had felt sad all day. She thought and thought about her situation and thought to herself, I need to get myself together. Kevin came in the door and asked what was wrong. She told him. Kevin frowned. He wondered why she hadn't trusted him with her feelings.
Third Person Omniscient
Substantial: After receiving just a single slice of pizza at the party, Brody was disappointed. He had hoped for a more substantial portion.
Bigger size
Carissa drank from a bottomless glass of Kool-Aid.
Hyperbole
When the Americans declared independence on July 4th, 1776, they had virtually no allies. But on February 6th, 1778, after the American victory at Saratoga, the French assisted the American cause. The French went into deep debt helping the Americans. The Americans would receive additional help in June of 1779, when the Spanish joined the fight against the British.
Chronological Order
A picture book about a dog that gets lost on a family vacation and has to find his way home.
Entertain
Olivia and Miguel walked through the park. A squirrel ran in front of them. Olivia said, “I hate squirrels.” Miguel said, “They smell.” They continued walking until was dark.
Third Person Objective
Gradual: The teacher was not happy with the product's promise of gradual weight loss. She wanted to lose all of her fat immediately.
Slow
Keelyn heard the last piece of cheesecake in the refrigerator calling her name.
Personification
Having a dog in your home can serve many purposes, but living with a poorly trained dog is not worth the mess. They will go potty inside of your home. This can stain your floors and make your house smell bad. In order to prevent this you have to teach your dog to go potty outside. This may require you to go on a lot more walks with your dog. You may have to sit outside for long periods of time while you are waiting for your dog to use it.
Problem & Solution
A timeline showing important events from the American Civil War
Inform
Cash and Levi Yanz were rushing to get to school because they were going on a field trip. Cash felt so happy and excited that he was going on his first field trip of the year. Cash was already thinking about the cheese sandwich in his lunch box. Levi rolled his eyes over his brother's excitement.
Third Person Limited
Indifferent: Most of the boys in the class were in some heated argument about which sports team would win the big game, but Elijah was indifferent. He just wanted to play Death Troopers on his game box.
Having no concern or care