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Identify Figurative Language #1
Identify Figurative Language #2
Meaning of Figurative Language #3
Plot Elements
Vocab
100
I am so tired I could sleep for a year.
What is hyperbole?
100
He is as quiet as a mouse.
What is a simile?
100

What does this metaphor mean? 

"Your new house is a castle!"

Your new house is very fancy. 

Your new house is very large. 

100

What is the beginning of a story called? 

The exposition

100

What does the prefix "a" mean? 

Examples: 

Asynchronous 

Atypical

"a" means not

200
The branches bowed to the ground.
What is personification?
200
He is the apple of my eye.
What is a metaphor?
200

What does this simile mean? 

Mariana's eyes are like jewels. 

Mariana's eyes sparkle. 

Mariana's eyes are beautiful. 

200

List two examples of conflict. 

Many possible answers.

Character vs. _______

200

What are two meanings of the word "dream"

1. Imaginary events that happen while you sleep

2. A goal

300
Eek! I saw a mouse.
What is onomatopoeia?
300
Clap your hands a little louder.
What is onomatopoeia?
300

What does this metaphor mean? 

Herman's idea was a breath of fresh air

Herman's idea was new and unique. 

300

What is the theme of a story? 

It is lesson the author is trying to teach. 

300

Use the word "factor" in a sentence.  

Example: 

The price will factor in to my decision to buy a new car. 

400
Dewdrops dwell delicately.
What is alliteration?
400
The moon winks at me every night.
What is personification?
400

What does this hyperbole mean? 

On her five-mile walk, Laura felt like she was climbing Mount Everest.

Laura felt tired. 

Laura felt like her walk was hard. 

400

List the 5 parts of the plot diagram in order. 

Exposition

Rising Action

Climax

Falling Action

Resolution

400

What does the word "barren" mean?

empty, lifeless

500
It is as hot as the Sahara Desert.
What is a simile?
500
Crocodiles' teeth are white daggers, so be careful.
What is a metaphor?
500

What does this simile mean?

Tammy rubbed coconut oil on her hands, which were like the barren earth during a drought.

Tammy's hands were dry. 

500

Explain how you can determine the climax of a story. What is the climax? What should you look for? 

A climax is the turning point. 

The exciting part of the story. 

The time when everything changes for the main character. 

Keywords like "suddenly"

500

1. What is the meaning of the word "function" in this sentence? 

2. Is it being used as a noun or a verb? 

The function of homework is to help you practice what you've learned. 

1. Purpose, use

2 Noun