Figurative Language
Identify the type of figurative language.
She has a heart of gold.
metaphor
The people, animals, or imaginary creatures that take part in the story.
characters
What is the effect?
He did not study for the test at all, so he failed it.
he failed the test
After reading the letter, he sat for a while looking doleful. However, later, when his sister arrived, his mood was quite uplifted.
What does the word doleful mean?
sad, unhappy, sorrowful
How you grab the reader's interest is called?
a hook
Identify the type of figurative language.
"Timmy taught turtles to tap dance."
alliteration
setting
What is the cause?
The batter couldn’t hit the softball because he didn’t keep his eyes on the ball.
he didn’t keep his eyes on the ball.
Lately, her sleep had been fitful. She tossed and turned the whole night through, waking up hour upon hour to stare at the numbers on the glaring clock at her bedside.
What does the word fitful mean?
disturbed, disrupted
What is the most important part of the introduction?
thesis/ main idea
Identify the type of figurative language.
"Uncle Floyd was as mean as a rattler."
simile
The _________________ is something that causes trouble for the characters.
problem
What is the effect?
Since helium rises, a helium balloon floats
a helium balloon floats
Finding herself in a quandary, Rosie walked home sadly. She truly hated being in such a state of indecision, especially when it involved her friends.
What does the word quandary mean?
difficult decision, dilemma, predicament
What is the most important element of body paragraphs?
topic sentence
Identify the type of figurative language.
"I have a ton of homework to complete tonight."
hyperbole
solution
What is the effect?
Zane does not get good grades and ignores his responsibilities at home. Some people say he's turning out just like his feckless brother.
What does the word feckless mean?
irresponsible
What else should be in body paragraphs besides topic sentence?
supporting details/ examples
Identify the type of figurative language.
woof, woof
onomatopoeia
The point of highest tension and conflict, where the protagonist confronts the main issue and the story's outcome is at stake, often considered the most exciting or dramatic moment
climax
What is the cause?
when tectonic plates shift.
Hoping he could expedite the process by calling customer service, Joe asked to speak to a manager. She told him that, unfortunately, she could not save him any time. He would have to follow the steps required online to return his purchase.
What does the word expedite mean?
to speed up
When writing an essay, what should the conclusion contain.
restate the thesis