Figurative Language
"It's raining cats and dogs" is an example of what type of figurative language
Hyperbole
How many sentences should be in a paragraph?
3-5
True or False: it is impossible to sneeze with your eyes open
True
Which two countries have the longest shared international border?
Canada and the U.S.
"The shirt cried for someone to clean it" is an example of what type of figurative language
Personification
The first sentence in a paragraph tells us what we are talking about. It is called
Topic Sentence
True or False: Horses and cows sleep standing up
True
What is the slogan of Apple Inc.?
Think Different
"I have told you a million times" is an example of what type of figurative language
Hyperbole
What are the sentences that follow the topic sentence called?
Detail Sentences
True or False: Sharks have 150 bones in their body (humans have 206)
False! Sharks have ZERO bones
What is the largest ocean on Earth?
The Pacific Ocean
"I run fast like a cheetah" is an example of what type of figurative language
Simile
What is the last sentence of a paragraph called?
Conclusion Sentence
True or False: Hawaiian pizza was invented in Hawaii.
False! It was invented in Canada
How many eyes does a honey bee have?
5
The stellar, stupendous stars shone brightly in the sky" is what type of figurative language
Alliteration
What do topic and conclusion sentences have in common?
They both express the main idea
True or False: The human body consists of 150 bones.
False: 206
What company, founded in 1964, was originally called Blue Ribbon Sports?
Nike