Poetry
Identify the form of figurative language used in the sentence.
As big as an elephant.
Simile
Find the punctuation error in the sentence and state the rule.
The children played in the yard at the playground, and by the pool.
The children played in the yard, at the playground, and by the pool.
Use commas to separate items in a series.
Find the error in the sentence and state the rule.
have you seen the play, " A Raisin in the Sun?"
Have you seen the play, " A Raisin in the Sun?"
Capitalize the beginning of a sentence.
Define theme
underlying message that the writer wants the reader to understand.
Who are the two main characters in the play "The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet?"
Romeo and Juliet
Identify the form of figurative language used in the sentence.
America is a melting pot.
Metaphor
Find the punctuation error in the sentence and state the rule.
She would never argue nor would she complain to anyone.
She would never argue, nor would she complain to anyone.
Use a comma before a conjunction when it joins independent clauses.
Find the error in the sentence and state the rule.
Yesterday i memorized two short poems.
Yesterday I memorized two short poems.
capitalize pronouns
Define tone
the attitude the writer takes toward a subject
What two houses are feuding with each other?
Montagues and Capulets
Identify the form of figurative language used in the sentence.
Alice's aunt ate apples for breakfast.
alliteration
Find the punctuation error in the sentence and state the rule.
The cow is brown and it is also old.
The cow is brown, and it is also old.
Use a comma to separate independent clauses if there is a coordinating conjunction.
Find the error in the sentence and state the rule.
Ms. Mays said, "your answer is correct, Stephen."
Ms. Mays said, "Your answer is correct, Stephen."
Capitalize the first letter in an abbreviation
Define personification
Figure of speech in which an object, animal or idea is given a human characteristic.
Who does Tybalt slay?
Mercutio
Identify the form of figurative language used in the sentence.
Sandy had a ton of chores to complete.
Hyperbole
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I like cows however, I hate the way they smell.
I like cows; however, I hate the way they smell.
Use a semicolon to separate independent clauses if there is no coordinating conjunction.
Find the error in the sentence and state the rule.
Then I read the letter, which was signed, "yours truly, Roy Irwin."
Then I read the letter, which was signed, "yours truly, Roy Irwin."
Capitalize the first letter in a abbreviation
Define Dramatic Irony
When the reader knows something that the character does not know.
What does the priest give Juliet so that she can pretend that she is dead?
Sleeping potion
Identify the form of figurative language used in the sentence.
Your enemy's friend is your enemy
Paradox
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The bookstore specializes in three subjects art, dance, and graphic design.
The bookstore specializes in three subjects: art, dance, and graphic design.
Use a colon to introduce a list.
Find the error in the sentence and state the rule.
Does your Aunt really know Governor Scott?
Does your aunt really know Governor Scott?
Do not capitalize family relationships when the word follows a possessive pronoun or a noun.
Define Oxymoron
Brings together two contradictory terms.
What is the predominant theme in Romeo and Juliet?
The forces of love and hate