figurative language
what figurative language is used in the sentence "She runs like a cheetah."
It's a simile because it uses "like".
what is the theme of the sentence? Amanda always wanted the same things may had
jealousy
"Mayonnaise a lot of people here tonight."
what is the correct homophone?
Mayonnaise vs Man
create, make a plan
formulate
what is the point of view? I came rushing in late from lunch. The last thing that I wanted to deal with was a problem student, but there was Nigel Smith, looking like a condemned man. Suddenly, I was fed up with being a principal. I wanted a vacation
1st person
what figurative language does this sentence use? "Her laughter was as melodic as a songbird’s morning serenade."
it is personification because it tells that the narrator's laughter is as beautiful as a songbird's chorus in the morning
what is the theme of the sentence? Even though Tim was afraid of heights, he still went to the top of the ropes course
Bravery
"I Moustache you a question."
what is the correct homophone?
Moustache vs must ask
tell us about, use details
describe
what's the point of view? "The children turned and saw the frightening shadow."
third person
what figurative language does this sentence use? "His friend is a Shakespeare when in English class."
Metaphor because it compares the friend's performance to that of a famous playwright emphasizing the impact of their words in the classroom
What is the theme of the sentence? Kayla spent hours on her project and got an A+
Hard work pays off
"If you sell drugs, you will end up in a prison cell."
what is the correct homophone?
Cell vs. sell
give me the short version
summarize
what is the point of view? you should really come and join the group because you would probably like it a lot
second person
what figurative does this sentence use "Actions speak louder than words."
Idiom it means a person's actions are more impactful than just their words alone
what is the theme of the sentence? Jack and Jill were total opposites, but they were both excellent kids
Its ok to be different
"If you don't hit the brake in time, you will break the car's side mirror."
what is the correct homophone?
Brake vs. break
what will happen next, educated guess
predict
what is the point of view? "We rise early, our footsteps the first to echo on the pavement while the city still sleeps. We always march in unison to the rhythm of labor and routine. Come evening, we sleep. And the morning will rise again."
4th person
what figurative language does this sentence use? "The best part about music class is that you can bang on the drum."
onomatopoeia because it uses the sound of banging on a drum to convey the enjoyment of music class.
what is the theme of this sentence? No matter what happened Rachel and Jesse were always there for each other
Friendship
"Will the teacher give me a special roll"
what is the correct homophone?
roll vs role
break apart, study
Analyze
whats the point of view? "When I was a little girl, my parents would take me to the park every Saturday morning."
1st person