Figuratively Speaking
"Her eyes are like the ocean" is this type of figurative language.
What is a simile?
The second syllable of occupation is this type.
What is open?
This is the spelling for the possessive pronoun that shows it belongs to them.
What is t-h-e-i-r?
This is the term used to define the attention-getting beginning of an essay.
What is the hook?
This is a conversational passage in a narrative or play that is used to advance the plot or develop the characters.
What is dialogue?
"The sun smiled upon me" is this type of figurative language.
What is personfication?
The final syllable of invaluable is this type.
What is consonant-le?
This is the name of the two-wheeled form of transportation for many students.
What is b-i-c-y-c-l-e?
This is the sentence that states the main focus and supporting ideas you will present in your paper.
What is the thesis statement?
This is the moment of great intensity in the plot of a literary work, generally bringing events to a head and leading to the conclusion.
What is the climax?
"My family is a puzzle" is this type of figurative language.
What is a metaphor?
The second syllable of consternation is this type.
What is r-controlled?
This is the spelling of the title of the head administrator of our school.
What is p-r-i-n-c-i-p-a-l?
This is what we call the first step in the writing process.
What is prewriting?
This is an account of a person's life written by that person.
What is an autobiography?
"We're up, wide-eyed, and wondering while we wait for others to awaken." is this type of figurative language.
What is alliteration?
The third syllable of lackadaisical is this type.
What is a vowel team?
This is the correct spelling of the month that falls between January and March.
What is F-e-b-r-u-a-r-y?
This is the part of the writing process when a student will make additions or deletions of content/ideas to make the paper flow better and have a better voice?
What is revision?
This is the character who opposes the hero or creates the conflict.
What is the antagonist?
"The water whooshed down the pipe" includes this type of figurative language.
What is onomatopoeia?
The word antidisestablishmentarianism has this many syllables.
What is twelve?
This is the spelling of the word most people use (incorrectly) to express that they feel like they need to vomit.
What is n-a-u-s-e-o-u-s?
This is the word for one's personal style or flavor expressed in writing.
What is voice?
This is the perspective from which a story is told; may be first person, third person, or less commonly, second person.
What is point-of-view?