Figurative Language
Name the figurative language being used:
"Annie ate all the apples and apricots."
Alliteration
What is a VERB?
An action word that describes what a subject is doing OR its state of being.
Explain what the "RESOLUTION" of a story is
The final part of a story plot where all the action is resolved and complete.
Which teacher is Mrs. Day married to?
Mr. Day (Obviously)
Name the figurative language being used:
"I have a million things to do today."
Hyperbole
What is a NOUN?
Words that name a person, place, thing, or idea.
(Ex: School, Teacher, Pencil)
Explain what the "CLIMAX" of a story is
The moment where the main character faces their greatest challenge or must make their greatest decision. The "Peak" of the story.
What does "FLAW" mean?
A mistake, weakness, or fault in something
What is Mrs. Day's favorite color?
PINK!!!
Name the figurative language being used:
"I dropped the plate and- BOOM! CRASH! - it SHATTERED to pieces."
Onomatopoeia
What is a PRONOUN?
Words that replace a noun to avoid repetition
(Ex: Hi, She, They, It)
Explain what the "FALLING ACTION" of a story is
It takes place right after the CLIMAX and depicts the start of the story's resolution. When the events begin to slow down.
What does "COMPARE" mean?
to represent or analyze 2 or more things that are similar
Where did Mrs. Day go to university?
The University of Alberta (UofA)
Name the figurative language being used:
"Our math exam was a piece of cake."
Metaphor
What is an ADJECTIVE?
Words that describe or modify nouns.
(Ex: Blue, Happy, Old)
Explain what the "RISING ACTION" of a story is
This is the build up towards the climax. The rising action consists of events and obstacles that create tension in the narrative.
What does "DEBUT" mean?
For someone to make their first appearance at something (like a performance).
Where is Mrs. Day's favorite place to travel?
New York City?
Name the figurative language being used:
"Looks like the clouds are crying today."
Personification
What is a CONJUNCTION?
Words that connect clauses, sentences, and/or words.
(Ex: And, Or, But)
Explain what the "EXPOSITION" of a story is
The initial events/beginning of the story that explains the characters, setting, plot, etc to the readers/audience.
What does "NOSTALGIC" mean?
Remembering/yearning for an old feeling
What is Mrs. Day's favorite band?
The Beatles