Figurative Language
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
A simile compares two things using like or as.
A metaphor compares two things without like or as.
What would be a good topic sentence for the following open response:
In the story, Marvelous May, May changes from the beginning to the end of the story. Write an Essay explaining how May changes from the beginning to the end of the story.
May changes from the beginning to the end of the story.
Evidence comes from:
A) your head
b) right from the text
b) right from the text
What is a verb?
Action word
What is the noun in the sentence?
Angelina is happy.
Angelina
What is Alliteration?
Repetition of beginning sounds:
Ally always asks annoying questions
What would be a good topic sentence for the following open response:
The Passage, From Neil Armstrong, tells the steps Neil takes to becoming a NASA hero. Write a paragraph explaining the steps that Neil takes to becoming a NASA hero.
Neil takes many steps to become a NASA hero.
Is this a piece of evidence or an elaboration:
In the story Gary says, "I want to go to the store! I will throw a fit if we don't go to the store!"
Evidence
What is the adverb?
Sam carefully put on her new sweater.
carefully
What would be a good topic sentence for the following open response:
In the article, From Disasters at Sea, the author tells many ways to prevent disasters. Write an essay to explain how the author demonstrates ways to prevent disasters at sea.
The author demonstrates many ways to prevent disasters at sea.
What is Onomatopoeia?
Sound words:
Boom, Clap, Pow, Splat, Fizz
What would be a good topic sentence for the following open response:
In the story, Nature's Family, the author describes plants/animals in nature. Write an Open-Response that explains what plants/animals make up nature's family.
There are many plants/animals that make up nature's family.
Is this evidence or elaboration?
This is important because if the sail were to tip over, the boat would flip over with it.
Elaboration
What is the adjective?
Holly wore her blue dress to the ball.
blue
What are the letters to my graphic organizer? (What do I write on my blank/scratch paper for an open response question)
TS
P1
E
E
P2
E
E
P3
E
E
CS
Give two examples of Idioms.
Answers may vary:
- Let the cat out of the bag
- A knee slapper
- Costs an arm and a leg
What would be a good topic sentence for the following open response:
In the story, Ben Franklin, Ben invents many important things. Write an Essay explaining what Ben invents and how it impacts our lives today.
Ben invented many things that impact our lives today.
Which evidence proves Neil was a hero?
A) "He liked spending time reading about space when he was growing up."
B) "Not many people were up for the task, but the United States needed someone to step up quickly."
C) "When Neil came back to earth, he was examined by many scientists."
B) "Not many people were up for the task, but the United States needed someone to step up quickly."
What is the noun/nouns in the sentence?
She is going to the park on Friday.
She, park, Friday
Is this evidence or elaboration?
According to the article, "small things like moss, insects, and grass make up for 68% of the forests plants/animals."
Evidence
Give two examples of hyperbole.
Answers may vary:
- I could eat the whole fridge
- That thunder shook the whole house
- I can see for miles across the ocean
The story, Buzz, talks about a lost stuffed animal rabbit. Use what you know about the characters, setting, and story to write what happens next.
No Topic Sentence, continue the story.
Write an elaboration for this point and evidence:
One character trait to describe Samantha is kind. In the story she, "leapt out of her chair quickly to help Jamie up. Samantha made sure that Jamie was not hurt and then helped her to her next class."
Answers may vary:
- Samantha's actions show that she is a kind person
- Someone who is not kind would not treat Jamie that way
- Samantha's kind traits are shown throughout the story.
What is the verb in the sentence?
There will be a party tomorrow.
will be
What does the M in MCAS stand for?
Hint: everyone who lives in our state takes the MCAS
Massachusetts