Figurative Language
What is a simile?
The comparison of two things using like or as.
whisper, shout, replied
What is a concrete noun? Give an example.
A person, place, or thing that we can see and touch. Examples: cat, pencil, book...
Fix the grammar: The women which works here is from australia.
The woman who works here is from Australia.
What are all of the vowels?
A, E, I, O, U, and sometimes Y.
What is a metaphor?
The comparison of two things without using like or as.
What is another word for small?
Tiny, minute, minuscule
What is an action verb?
A word that describes an action. Example: run, skip, hop
Fix the grammar: I didn't meat nobody.
I didn't meet anybody.
The following sentence is which type of figurative language?
I am planning a surprise party, so please don't let the cat out of the bag.
Idiom
What is personification?
A non-human object or animal with human characteristics.
Handsome, good-looking, attractive
What is an adjective? Give an example:
A word that describes something. Example: beautiful, happy, smart
Fix the grammar: You speak english good.
You speak English well.
What is unique about a fable?
It is a made up story, with talking animals and teaches us a lesson.
What is an idiom and give an example?
A sentence with a literal and figurative meaning, used to describe something. Example: It is raining cats and dogs!
What is another word for adore?
Love, admire
What is an adverb? Give an example.
A description of a word, usually ending in -ly. Examples: quickly, happily, wisely
Fix the grammar: it's more hot now.
It's hotter now.
Give an example of alliteration.
A good cook could cook as many cookies as a good cook who could cook cookies.
What is an onomatopoeia and give an example?
A word that imitates the sound of something. Example: bang, pop, bonk, whoosh
What is another word for sad?
Unhappy, sorrowful, depressed
What is a possessive pronoun? Give an example.
A word that takes the place of a noun and shows possession. Example: hers, mine, ours, theirs, yours...
Fix the grammar: I was delihted to read you're letter last week.
I was delighted to read your letter last week.
What is Teacher Jamie's favorite drink?
Coffee!!!