Figurative Language
This type of figurative language makes a comparison using the words LIKE AS
What is a Simile
You see people standing outside, they are shivering and stomping their feet.
The people are doing this because...
A) they are angry
B) they are cold
C) they are farmers
D) they are hot
What is B
This is the most exciting part of any story
What is the climax
The highest point of interest, the place where ideas are drawn together, an important turning point in a series of actions, or the most forceful event in a story.
What is the climax
What does auto mean
What is self
The figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two things without using the words like or as
What is a metaphor
Mr. Nelson, the mailman, walked across a beautiful yard to bring the mail to the Bell's home. Suddenly, the sprinklers went on and Mr. Nelson was all wet. Very angry, Mr. Nelson went to the front of the house and pounded on the door. No one answered.
How did Mr. Nelson get so wet?
A) An automatic timer had been set to start the sprinklers.
B)He fell in a puddle.
C) The kids in the house put the sprinklers on.
D) It started to rain.
What is A
This is the lesson, or moral of a story
What is the theme
Concludes the action and ensures that all important plot lines have been tied.
Resolution
What does prominent mean
What is important
This type of figurative language gives human characteristics to animals or objects
What is personification
The waiting room was full. Two dogs lay patiently on the floor. A kitten cried in the cat carrier. A man came in the door carrying an injured dog. A white-coated man came out to meet him. Everyone knew they might have a long wait.
Where is this story happening?
A) A vet's office
B) A doctor's office
C) A grocery store
D) A farm
What is A
The author's reason for writing a story is also called this
What is author's purpose
The beginning of the story, where the characters and setting are introduced
What is the exposition
What is a spectator
What is someone who who is viewing something
This type of figurative language is an intention (and extreme) exaggeration
What is a hyperbole
Something strange was going on. First, Aidan's aunt said, "Top o' the morning to you!" Then she served him green oatmeal with green milk. She was wearing a green top hat. Aidan wondered whether it was April Fool's Day, but his food tasted fine.
When did Aidan first realize that something strange was happening?
A) noon
B) afternoon
C)evening
D) morning
What is D
What is the meaning of anti
what is against
Events in a story that build up to conflict
What does superior mean
higher in rank, status, or quality
This is the repetition of a consonant sound at the beginning of each word in a sentence
What is alliteration
This man gets up early each morning even when he's been up very late the night before. His office is part of his home, so he has no commute time. He often travels great distances on business. His job is very difficult, because he can never make everyone happy. In spite of this, he keeps on trying to do the best possible job that he can, while feeling the weight of the world on his shoulders.
Who is this man?
A) A business man
B) A CEO
C) The President
D) The Vice President
What is an example of a Informative piece of writing
A newspaper, text books, biographies, manuals
Events that lead up to the resolution of a story
What is the falling action events
What is a constellation
what is a group of stars forming a recognizable shape or pattern