Figurative Language
Comparison of two unlike things using "like" or "as"
What is a simile?
Marcia is very adept at baking cakes, they always turn out tasting so good!
Using the context clues, what does the word adept mean?
Skillful; to be good at something
This is a literary device that appeals to any one or more of the five senses.
What is imagery?
What is Mr. Alaniz's favorite color?
Brown
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"Sally sells sea shells by the seashore" is an example.
What is alliteration?
His disappearance was an enigma that I needed to solve quickly.
Using the context clues, what does the italicized word mean?
A puzzling problem; mystery
Figure of speech that uses an incredible exaggeration or overstatement for effect.
What is hyperbole?
Pretty, blue, big, and smart are examples of this part of speech.
What is an adjective?
What is the diameter of a circle that has a radius of 4.5.
Comparison of two unlike things without using "like" or "as."
What is a metaphor?
At the prom, most of the girls were wearing long gowns, while the boys were clad in tuxedos.
Using context clues, what does the italicized word mean?
dressed; clothed in
The most intense or turning point in the action of a play or story.
What is climax?
___ books were left over ___, and ___ trying to find them.
Fill in the blanks using the correct word
( their, there, and they're )
What is their, there, and they're
What is the Pythagorean Theorem?
Giving human traits to something that is not human
What is personification?
The fastidious NBA coach required his players to practice 6 hours every day, or longer if they didn't keep up their best effort.
Using the context clues, what does the italicized word mean?
Demanding; hard to please
The lesson learned in a literary work.
What is theme?
A struggle between two opposing forces.
True or False?
The Eiffel Tower in France can grow up to 6 inches during the Summer…
True!
It is made out of iron. The heat from the hot summer days causes the iron to expand making the tower stretch up to 6 inches.
These are examples: Bam! Boom! Hiss! Clang! Sizzle!
What is onomatopoeia
The loud applause in the stadium began to abate when the band started their first song, and the crowd settled back to listen.
Using the context clues, what does the italicized word mean?
To lessen; to stop; to come to an end
The events of a story is called...
plot
What is the title of your teacher's favorite book?
Educated
Is watermelon a fruit or a vegetable?
Vegetable!
Did you know that watermelons are not a fruit, but a vegetable instead? They belong to the cucumber family of vegetables.