Figurative Language
"The chocolate candy in the cupboard called to me", is an example of
a. idiom b. personification c. metaphor
What is a personification?
Stories based on the author's imagination is known as _____________________?
What is fiction?
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?
The part of the story that reveals the solution to the problem.
What is the resolution?
Birds of a feather flock together is an example of
a. personification b. hyperbole c. idiom
What is c, an idiom?
Contains verses, lines, stanzas, and rhyme schemes.
What is poetry?
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?
The most exciting part of the story where the problem or conflict reaches its peak.
What is climax?
It’s always a good idea to think about what you read, before you read the rest of it! Guess what will happen next!
What is predicting?
I'm so hungry I could eat a cow. This is an example of
a. idiom b. metaphor c. hyperbole
What is a hyperbole?
Biographies, autobiographies, and speeches
What is nonfiction?
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?
A series of events in a story.
What is plot?
DICTIONARY SKILLS!
uttered or sounded in one unvarying tone
a.echo b.monotonous c.riveting
What is monotonous?
"Her hair was white as snow", is an example of
a. idiom b. simile c. analogy
What is a simile?
advertisements, online information, televised news, and documentaries
What is nonfiction?
The problem is being fixed and the events are leading to the solution.
What is falling action?
Mr. R was running late this morning. He had a meeting so he couldn’t get the classroom ready on time. His facial expression didn’t look happy. I think he might be frustrated. I can figure out how he is feeling by thinking about what I know and what happened to Mr. R!
What is making an inference?
"The road was a swamp", is an example of
a. metaphor b. simile c. hyperbole
What is a metaphor?
cast of characters, dialogue, scenes, settings, set directions
What is drama?
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?
What is rising action?