Figurative
Her smile was as bright as the sun
Simile
Slow and steady
wins the race.
"The puppy wagged its tail and licked my face." How does the writer feel?
Happy / Joyful.
"I woke up late and ran to catch the bus."
Answer: First Person
The wind whispered through the trees.
personification
Look before you
leap.
→ Think carefully before you act.
"I hate this rainy weather; it ruins everything!" What is the writer's attitude?
Angry / Annoyed
"He opened the gift and smiled at his mom." Is this 1st or 3rd person?
Answer: Third Person
Time is a thief that steals our youth
metaphor
The pen is mightier
than the sword.
→ Words and ideas are more powerful than violence.
"The dark house was silent. Suddenly, a floorboard creaked." What is the tone?
Scary / Spooky.
"We are going to the beach today!" Is this 1st or 3rd person?
First Person (Keyword: "We").
Buzz! The bees filled the garden with sound.
onomatopoeia
Absence makes the
heart grow fonder.
You appreciate someone more when they are not around.
"Wow, another homework assignment. Just what I wanted," she said with a sigh. What is her tone?
Sarcastic.
"Sarah and Kim played netball at lunch."
Third Person
Misty mountains meet mellow light,
Mild winds move through morning bright.
Soft skies shimmer, silver and slow,
While sleepy seas softly glow.
Alliteration
Empty vessels make
the most noise.
→ People who know the least often talk the most.
"The cat sat on the mat. It was black and white." Is this tone Emotional or Fact-based?
Fact-based
If the narrator is inside the story as a character, which perspective is it?
Answer: First Person.