Figurative Language
"The chocolate candy in the cupboard called to me" is an example of
a. idiom b. personification c. metaphor
B. Personification
What is personification?
Stories based on the author's imagination is known as _____________________?
Fiction
What is it called when the author expresses his opinions and views?
a. entertainment b. point of view c. climax
B. Point of view
Explain point of view.
The part of the story that reveals the solution to the problem.
Resolution
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
Cause and Effect
Birds of a feather flock together is an example of
a. personification b. hyperbole c. idiom
C. Idiom
What is an idiom?
Contains verses, lines, stanzas, and rhyme schemes.
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
D. Take up your free time
The most exciting part of the story where the problem or conflict reaches its peak.
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!
Predicting
"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
C. Hyperbole
What is a hyperbole?
Biographies, autobiographies, and speeches
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
A. Entertain
Explain.
A series of events in a story.
Plot
DICTIONARY SKILLS! uttered or sounded in one unvarying tone
a. echo b. monotonous c. riveting
B. Monotonous
"Her hair was white as snow" is an example of
a. idiom b. simile c. analogy
B. Simile
What is a simile?
Advertisements, e-mails, online information, televised news, and documentaries
Media
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
B. Persuade
Explain.
The problem is being fixed and the events are leading to the solution.
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 this an example of?
Inferencing
"The road was a swamp" is an example of
a. metaphor b. simile c. hyperbole
A. Metaphor
What is a metaphor?
Cast of characters, dialogue, scenes, settings, set directions
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.
C. Inform
Explain.
The main character faces a series of conflicts that build interest and suspense.
Rising Action
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 ___________ ___________.
Context Clues
Explain.