Figurative Language
"The Darkness Around Us" is an example of?
A Metaphor
"Amy mailed the letter." is an example of what kind of voice?
Active Voice
What is a main idea?
A main idea is the most important part of a paragraph.
True or False? Themes should only apply to certain people.
False
What is the predicate of a sentence?
The predicate tells what is happening.
What type of figurative language is this, "Sally sells seashells at the seashore."
Alliteration
"A House will be built by Tom" is a example of what kind of voice?
Passive Voice
Niagara Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America. It is on the Niagara River about halfway between Lake Ontario. Niagara Falls is on the American and Canadian border. What is the main idea of the paragraph?
Niagara Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America.
True or False? A theme is the message that the author wants the reader to learn.
True
Is this sentence a subject verb agreement yes or no, "Each gets a trophy for playing."
Yes
"I felt like the food kept calling me" Is an example of what?
Personification
In which voice is this sentence written in active or passive? "The Labrador retriever bounded through the river to fetch his beloved tennis ball?"
Active Voice
The Statue of Liberty is visited by thousands of people every year. The Statue of Liberty is a 151 foot statue of a woman holding a book and a torch. It is located on an island in New York Harbor. It has become a universal symbol of freedom.What is the main idea of the paragraph?
The Statue of Liberty is visited by thousands of people every year.
Is this an example of theme? Simba became king of Pride Rock.
No
Lately, Joziah was/were in a good mood.
Was
"My Monkey is Making Me Mighty Mad" is an example of?
Alliteration
"Michelle is very sad by the recent events that have taken place in school." Is an example of what kind of voice
Passive Voice
Kangaroos eat grasses, leaves and roots. The joey lives in the mother's pouch for 9 months.They only like grass that is green and close to the ground.What is the main idea of the paragraph?
Kangaroos eat grasses, leaves and roots.
My best friend was having a party Friday night, but I also had a baseball game. This was going to be a tough decision. If I do not go to the game, I will let my team down.
Put Yourself Before others.
Singular or Plural? Juan and Lavell
Plural
What are some types of figurative language?
Simile, Metaphor, Alliteration, ETC
"Chef Nick had been preparing the restaurant's fantastic dinners for two years before he moved to Paris." Is an example of what kind of voice?
The Erie Canal changed the way people moved goods and supplies in the mid 1800's.The 363 mile canal connected Albany, New York to Lake Erie in Buffalo for the first time. When the canal opened, building supplies and goods could be transported quickly and cheaply across New York. Canal boats pulled by mules carried people and supplies the 363 miles. What is the main idea of the paragraph?
The Erie Canal changed the way people moved goods and supplies in the mid 1800's.
What is the Author's Purpose
The story of a young woman who, after the death of her grandfather, quit her job in the business world and returned home to help her aging grandmother
To entertain the audience with a story about a young woman's life.
The hot dog tasted very good. What is the predicate?
Tasted very good