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Figurative Language
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Theme
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Vocabulary
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Indentify which figurative language is shown in the following sentence: "The sky was as blue as an ocean"

Simile

100

What is a noun?

A noun, place, or thing

100

What is theme?

Theme is the overall message of a story.

100

What is foreshadowing?

Foreshadowing is a literary element used by writers to hint at what will happen next, or at some point, in the story.

100

What does the word "reluctant mean?

Unwilling

200

Indentify which figurative language is shown in the following sentence: "Alex is anticipating for something to go airborn"

Alliteration

200

What is an adjective?

An adjective is a word describing a noun

200

How can you identify theme?

Use observations from the story as feelings, actions, and past events as a way to figure out the theme.

200
What is the difference between mood and tone?
Mood is the way that a reader feels while reading, while tone is the way that the author speaks to project the mood.
200

"Maria gave a brief response and quickly sat down"

What does brief mean in this sentence

Short

300

Indentify which figurative language is shown in the following sentence: "My brother slammed the door; POW!"

Onnomonopia

300
What is a verb?

A verb is an action word.

300

What is the theme of The Wave by Todd Strasser?

The theme is to not follow others blindly.

300

What are the parts of a plot?

Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution.

300

Which word has a positive connotation?

stubborn

Persistent

Bossy

Pushy

Persistent

400

Indentify which figurative language is shown in the following sentence: "She as a heart of gold!"

Metaphor
400

What is a proper noun?

A proper noun is a name for an individual noun.

400

What is the theme of The Lottery by Shirley Jackson

The theme is that the criticism of cultural traditions and the need to reevaluate old and savage customs.

400

What is point of view?

Point of view is how the author chooses to tell the story.

400

"The scientist's theory was considered plausible after reviewing the data."

What does plausible mean?

Believable

500

Indentify which figurative language is shown in the following sentence: "That is just a blessing in disguise!"

Idiom

500

What is an adverb?

An adverb is a word describing a verb.

500
What is the theme of The Machine Stops by Todd Strasser?
The theme of The Machine Stops is there is many dangers behind manipulation.
500

How do you identify the setting of a story?

Determine how the characters are feeling, acting, or perceiving the place they're describing.

500

"Despite the chaos, she remained composed during the emergency."

What does the word "compose mean?

To stay calm or relaxed