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Figurative Language
Genre
Author's Purpose
Fact or Opinion
More skills
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

The sun is the largest star in our solar system. Fact or Opinion?

What is fact?

100

The candle lit the curtains on fire and burned the house down. Is this an example of: a. Compare/Contrast b. Point of View c. Cause/Effect

What is c- cause and effect?

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

My sister is the friendliest person I know. Fact or Opinion?

What is Opinion?

200

The ________ of a story is the important events in order or sequence.

What is plot

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

That math test was extremely difficult.

What is opinion?

300

Using clues from the text and schema

Inferencing

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

advertisements, e-mails, online information, televised news, and documentaries

media/non 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

The most exciting part of a story is also called the ________.

Climax

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

You can figure out the meaning of a word that you don’t know by reading the words and sentence/s around the unknown word. This is called using your ___________ ___________.

What is context clues?