This Means That
What is an outrageous, extreme, exaggeration that emphasizes a point?
Hyperbole
In what part of the plot are the characters and setting introduced?
Exposition
"They were sweet as pie" is an example of a
Simile
What does a dialogue tag include?
WHO is talking and HOW they are talking
Identify the verb(s):
She is happy.
IS
What's the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
Metaphor = a direct comparison
Simile = a comparison using like or as
Conflict
"Lily lived loudly laughing" is an example of a...
Alliteration
Correct the dialogue:
"she told me the homework is due tomorrow," Kayla commented.
The S in she needs to be capitalized.
Identify the verb(s).
I was writing my paper in class today.
WAS WRITING
Define Alliteration
the most exciting moment
when something in the conflict changes
"At the drop of a hat" is an example of a...
Idiom
Correct the dialogue:
"I finished my project already." Bob announced.
WAIT! There should be a comma after "already" not a period.
Identify the adjective(s).
The bright blue sky and shining sun made it feel like a perfect day!
Bright
Blue
Shining
Perfect
Define Personification
List the parts of plot in the correct order.
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
"Her heart was stone" is an example of...
Metaphor
Correct the dialogue:
"I love the fall," Jebecca shared "the leaves are always so pretty.
There should be a comma after shared.
Define Adverb
A word that describes a verb, adjective, (or adverb)
Define Idiom
a phrase where the meaning is not literal
commonly known
What is theme?
a consistent idea or concept that threads throughout the story
the lesson or major takeaway of the story
"Jumbo Shrimp" is an example of...
Oxymoron
TRUE OR FALSE:
There should NEVER be a period inside quotations marks.
FALSE
If there is a beginning dialogue tag it is correct.
EX: Ms. Gilbert announced, "Everyone is going to ace this test."
Give an example of each of the following types of nouns.
Common Abstract
Proper Compound
Collective
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