Figurative Language
What figurative language compares two things using “like” or “as”?
Simile
What is a noun?
A person, place, thing, or idea
What does “synonym” mean?
Words with similar meanings
What is the main idea?
The central point of a text
What is setting?
Where and when a story takes place
“The classroom was a zoo.” What device is this?
Metaphor
What part of speech describes a verb?
Adverb
What is an antonym?
A word with the opposite meanin
What is a supporting detail?
Information that explains or proves the main idea
Where and when a story takes place
The protagonist
“The alarm clock screamed at me.” What device is used?
Personification
Identify the verb: “She quickly ran home.”
Ran
What does “reluctant” most nearly mean?
Unwilling or hesitant
What does it mean to infer?
To make a logical guess based on evidence
What is the problem or struggle a character faces in a story called?
Conflict
What is hyperbole?
Extreme exaggeration
What is a compound sentence?
Two independent clauses joined together
What does “ambiguous” mean?
Having more than one possible meaning
What is the theme of a story?
The hidden message or lesson
What is the most intense or important moment?
Climax
“All hands on deck” is an example of what?
Synecdoche
What type of clause cannot stand alone as a sentence?
Dependent (subordinate) clause
What does “connotation” refer to?
The emotional or cultural meaning of a word
What is the difference between theme and main idea?
Theme is the message/lesson; main idea is what the text is mostly about
What are the two main types of conflict in a story?
Internal and external conflict