Figurative Language
"Her smile was as bright as the sun"
Identify the figurative language.
Simile
Another word for the introduction and conclusion
Exposition
Resolution
What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?
F- for A- and N- nor
B- but O- or Y- yet S- so
"The teacher’s voice was barely audible over the noise of the classroom."
What does the word "audible" mean?
Able to be heard
A true story written about someone's life by someone else
Biography
"The classroom was a zoo."
Identify the figurative language.
Metaphor
The sequence of events in a story
Plot
Proper nouns begin with a _______ ______.
Capital letter
"Despite the setback, Maria was resilient and bounced back quickly to finish her project."
What does "resilient" mean?
Able to recover quickly from difficult situations
A characteristic of science fiction
- Fictional story
- Scientific evidence
Green, Grumpy, Grinch
Alliteration
Types of conflicts in a story
Internal vs. External
The word "quickly" is what part of speech?
Adverb
"She was oblivious to the fact that everyone was waiting for her to speak."
Unaware or unable to notice
What text structure is used when an author explains how two things are alike and different?
Compare and contrast
"The leaves danced in the wind."
Identify the type of figurative language.
Personification
The author's attitude toward the topic
Tone
How many independent clauses are in a compound sentence?
Two
"Many young artists emulate famous painters, trying to capture their unique style."
What does "emulate" mean?
To imitate or copy
What is the purpose of a recipe in a cookbook?
Exaggerated statements not meant to be taken literally
Hyperbole
When the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of ALL characters
Third-person omniscient
Which sentence uses correct subject-verb agreement?
A. The dogs barks loudly.
B. The dogs bark loudly.
B. The dogs bark loudly.
“The girl was an avid reader who devoured books.”
What does "avid" mean?
Passionate or enthusiastic
What resource would you use to research a specific topic of different things listed in alphabetical order?
A. Dictionary
B. Thesaurus
C. Encyclopedia
D. Glossary