Figurative Language
What is alliteration?
the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words
What borough (or area) is Cardi B. from in New York?
The Bronx
OH, I forgot to tell you that your sister called.
What part of speech is OH?
interjection
Guadalupe! Don't hit it! What does IT refer to in the sentence?
There is not enough information in the sentence to know.
This type of writing attempts to change the mind of its intended audience.
persuasive or argumentative
What is onomatopoeia?
when words imitate a sound that they make
Which family member sings 4th in the song “Baby Shark?”
Grandma Shark
Many YOUNG children are afraid of the dark.
What part of speech is YOUNG?
adjective
Ruth asked, "Why did you choose that bicycle?
Which part of the sentence contains a MISTAKE?
What is it?
The quote, it does not have closing quotation marks.
This type of writing paints a picture with words or creates imagery. It appeals to readers' five senses.
descriptive
What is a metaphor?
a comparison of two unlike things without using the words like, as, or if
What is Drake’s official full name?
Aubrey Drake Graham
What part of speech modifies or describes a verb?
adverb
Goggles are used for many different reasons. Swimmers wear them to protect their eyes from chlorine. Mechanics wear goggles to avoid getting particles in their eyes. Children often wear goggles for fun.
What is the topic sentence?
Goggles are used for many different reasons.
This type of writing is often anecdotal, experiential, personal or fictional.
narrative
What is a simile?
comparison of two unlike things using like, as or if
What are the names of Beyonce’s husband and oldest daughter?
husband: Jay-Z or Sean Carter
daughter: Blue Ivy Carter
What part of speech names a person, place, thing, or idea?
noun
What needs to be corrected in the sentence below? Why?
He is my favorite soccer player on the mexican team.
Mexican needs to be capitalized because it is a proper noun.
This type of writing explains or informs.
What is personification?
giving non-living things or animals human qualities
What is the name of Harry Potter’s pet owl?
Hedwig
What are the 8 parts of speech?
noun, pronoun, verb, adjective, adverb, preposition, conjunction, interjection
What is wrong with the sentence below?
It is nearly half past five we cannot reach town before dark.
It is a run-on sentence.
In an argumentative text, the position or stance the author takes is known as the...
claim.