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Figurative Language
Elements of a story
Main idea/supporting details
Inferences
Hodge Podge
100
This type of figurative language makes a comparison using the words LIKE or AS
What is a simile?
100
The 5 parts of the plot.
What is exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution?
100
People ask this question when they want to know a speaker or writer’s main idea.
What is the central point the author is trying to make about the topic?
100
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?
100
This is the part of the story where the main character faces the conflict and changes. It's usually the most intense part of the story.
What is the climax?
200
This figure of speech makes a direct comparison between two things without using the words LIKE or AS.
What is a metaphor?
200
This is the sequence of events in a story.
What is the plot?
200
These are specific evidence such as examples, causes, reasons, or facts.
What are supporting details?
200
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?
200
This is the lesson, or moral, of a story.
What is theme?
300
This type of figurative language gives human characteristics to animals or objects.
What is personification?
300
This part of a short story is when the conflict is resolved.
What is the resolution?
300
What inference can you make about main ideas in writing?
To be effective, they must be supported by facts (details).
300
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?
300
This is the base word of unbelievable...
What is believe?
400
This type of figurative language is an intentional (and extreme) exaggeration.
What is hyperbole?
400
The setting is __________ and ____________ a story takes place.
What is where and when?
400
If you read an essay explaining why eating healthy foods is good for you, what would the topic be?
What is HEALTHY FOODS?
400
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?
400
The meaning of the prefix mis-
What is not?
500
This is the repetition of a consonant sound at the beginning of words.
What is alliteration?
500
These are the 5 elements of a story?
What is plot, character, conflict, theme, and setting?
500
At first, you can't figure out the main idea of a passage, so you should do this...
What is Ask yourself general questions about the passage?
500
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 C?
500
This is a synonym of the word prevalent.
What is common?