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Figurative Language
Genre
Author's Purpose
STAAR Vocabulary and strategies
More Strategies
100
"The chocolate candy in the cupboard called to me", is an example of a. idiom b. personification c. metaphor
What is a personification.
100
Stories based on the author's imagination is known as _____________________?
Fiction
100
What is it called when the author expresses his opinions and views? a. entertainment b. point of view c. climax
What is b - point of view?
100

All of the following mean the same as theme EXCEPT:

a. lesson learned b. moral c. entertain d. universal truth

entertain

100

During the 1920’s, Al Capone was a notorious gangster with a tight grip on the city of Chicago. He was a known bootlegger, illegally selling and distributing alcohol during Prohibition. Some of his other crimes included gambling, bribery, racketeering, drug trafficking, and murder.  Is this an example of: a. Compare/Contrast b. Description c. Cause/Effect d. Order/sequence

What is b. Description?

200
Birds of a feather flock together is an example of a. personification b. hyperbole c. idiom
What is c, an idiom.
200
Contains verses, lines, stanzas, and rhyme schemes.
Poetry
200
All of the following are three main reasons why an author writes a story, EXCEPT to a. inform. b. persuade. c. entertain. d. take up your free time
What is d?
200

All the words mean to infer EXCEPT

a. opinion b. educated guess c. assume d. conclude

opinion

200

Al Capone’s prison life changed drastically once he entered Alcatraz. In other prisons, he was used to special treatment and even furnished his cell with luxurious furniture. He kept cash in his cell to bribe and tip guards and received frequent visits from friends, family, and even fellow gangsters. In Alcatraz, Capone was treated like every other prisoner and was only allowed limited visits from family members. Is this an example of: a. Compare/Contrast b. Description c. Cause/Effect d. Order/sequence

What is a. Compare/Contrast?

300
"The old man and his wife had "boot orders coming out of their ears". This is an example of a. idiom b. metaphor c. hyperbole
What is a hyperbole.
300
Biographies, autobiographies, and speeches
Nonfiction
300
Lisa always looked forward to the fall because of the Harvest Festival. Of course, she loved the rides, but she really enjoyed the shows. This year would be the best. Lisa had a special opportunity to perform in the talent show. The author's purpose is to a. entertain. b. persuade. c. inform. d. create a mysterious mood.
What is a - entertain?
300

What does it mean when a question asks "what is the most likely reason the author...?"

a. author's point of view  b. why did the author include the information in the text

Why did the author include the information in the text.

300

Alcatraz opened as a federal prison in August 1934. Penitentiaries across the country were notified that Alcatraz was ready to take troublemakers off their hands. On August 19, 1934, 53 prisoners boarded a train in Atlanta, Georgia, for the long ride to California. The inmates arrived on August 22, 1934. By the end of the year, Alcatraz was housing more than 200 of America’s worst criminals. Is this an example of: a. Compare/Contrast b. Description c. Cause/Effect d. Order/sequence e. Problem/Solution

What is d. Order/Sequence

400
"Her hair was white as snow", is an example of a. idiom b. simile c. analogy
what is a simile.
400

Stories with actual events and dates, but the people are made up

a. realistic fiction b. historical fiction c. biography

Historical fiction

400
What do you do with aluminum cans? Do you throw them in the trash, or do you recycle when you are finished with them? At the rate we are filling our landfills, we will not have anywhere else to put our trash. If you recycle, you will help the environment. The next time you throw away your Coke can, think about putting it in a recycling bin. Your effort will help save your community. The author's purpose is to a. entertain. b. persuade. c. inform. d. create a mysterious mood.
What is b - persuade?
400

Pick out the fact. a. In America the traffic laws are too strict. b. In America a red traffic light means STOP. c. In America the biggest cars are the safest cars.

What is b?

400

During the 1930’s, a crime wave hit the U.S. Robberies and murders were on the rise. Some criminals had become incredibly powerful; they were as famous as celebrities. The public felt that a “super-prison” was just what the country needed. Desolate and isolated, Alcatraz seemed like the ideal place to incarcerate these criminals. So officials set out to build the most escape-proof prison in the nation. Is this an example of: a. Compare/Contrast b. Description c. Cause/Effect d. Order/sequence e. Problem/Solution

What is e. Problem/Solution?

500
"The road was a swamp", is an example of a. metaphor b. simile c. hyperbole
What is a metaphor.
500
cast of characters, dialogue, scenes, settings, set directions
Drama
500
Tomatoes were once considered poisonous. Some brave people finally took a bite of a tomato, and they survived. Now, we use tomatoes in our salads and sandwiches. Do you ever use tomato sauce or ketchup? These products are made of tomatoes. If it weren't for these brave individuals, you might not be able to enjoy ketchup with your french-fries. The author's purpose is to a. entertain. b. persuade. c. inform. d. create a mysterious mood.
What is c - inform?
500

Which of these is an opinion and not a fact? a. Earth is a planet where animals and plants can live. b. Earth is the third planet from the sun. c. Earth is the most beautiful planet.

What is c?

500

By 1963, the island prison Alcatraz had

become too expensive to operate. The

government decided to shut it down. Today,

Alcatraz is a landmark managed by the national park service. More than a million tourists visit each year. So do about 100 species of birds, including gulls, cormorants, and pelicans. Is this an example of: a. Compare/Contrast b. Description c. Cause/Effect d. Order/sequence e. Problem/Solution

What is c. Cause/Effect?