Figurative Language
This type of figurative language compares two unlike things using "like" or "as."
What is a simile?
simile
This is what we call a single line of a poem
verse
If an author writes a news article about a recent event, their purpose is most likely this.
to inform
The main idea of a passage tells you this about the text.
What the text is mostly about
This is the first step in the RACES strategy, where you turn the question into a statement
Restate
The wind howled through the night" is an example of this type of figurative language, where human qualities are given to non-human things.
personification
This term describes a group of lines in a poem, similar to a paragraph in prose.
If an author writes a commercial trying to get you to buy a product, their purpose is to do this.
to persuade
The sentence that usually states the main idea of a paragraph is called this.
topic sentence
In this step, you provide a direct response to the question, making sure it is clear and complete.
Answer
I've told you a million times" is an example of this exaggerated type of figurative language.
hyperbole
The repetition of similar sounds at the end of words in a poem is called this
rhyme
If an author writes a fiction book with fun characters and a thrilling adventure, their purpose is likely this.
to entertain
True or False: The main idea is always stated directly in a text.
false
This step requires using evidence from a text, such as a quote or a paraphrase, to support your answer.
Cite
This figure of speech is a direct comparison between two unlike things, saying one is the other.
metaphor
The way the poem is laid out on the page.
If an author writes a biography about a famous scientist, their main purpose is this.
to inform
The main idea can often be found here.
beginning of the sentence
In this step, you clarify how your cited evidence supports your answer, making connections and elaborating.
Explain
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers" is an example of this literary device that repeats beginning consonant sounds.
alliteration
What we call patterns of rhyming lines
rhyme scheme
The acronym "PIE" stands for these three common reasons why an author writes
to persuade, to inform, to entertain
These details in a passage help support the main idea by giving facts, examples, or explanations.
supporting details
The final step of the RACES strategy, where you wrap up your response by restating your main idea in a new way.
Summarize