Figurative Language
What type of figurative language is used in the following example:
"the bees buzzed noisily"
A. hyperbole
B. onomatopoeia
C. simile
onomatopoeia
True/False
Main idea and central idea mean the same thing-what the text is mostly about.
True
What does the word parallel mean in the following sentence:
"the fault lines ran parallel to each other, creating a crack in the middle of the road as far as the eye could see."
A. opposite
B. next to each other, touching
C. next to each other, not touching
C. next to each other, not touching
__________tell what each section of the text is about.
Headings
Illustrated characters and objects in motion are called...
Animation
"Nathan knows the new number that he never knew before."
This is an example of what type of figurative language?
Alliteration
What point of view is the following sentence:
"I stayed up all night thinking about Mr. Linden and his library. I wondered what he did in there by himself, day after day?"
A. first person
B. second person
C. third person
A. first person
What is the meaning of the word mysterious as used in this sentence?
"The mysterious sounds kept the girl awake past her bedtime."
A. loud or outrageous sounds
B. not fully understood or explainable
C. all knowing
B. not fully understood or explainable
This graphic feature shows a picture with labels that shows the parts of something and tells how it works. It is called a ________________.
Diagram
Music, sound effects or narration is called...
Sound Elements
"I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse!"
This is an example of what type of figurative language?
A. alliteration
B. onomatopoeia
C. hyperbole
C. hyperbole
What are the vivid verbs in the following sentence?:
"Maisy dashed through the large shoe store, racing to get her new Jordans before anyone else could get there."
dashed/racing
What is the meaning of the word formidable in the following sentence?
The children stared in awe at the formidable lion at the zoo.
A. roaring
B. funny
C. frightening
C. frightening
How does a map (graphic feature) help you better understand the text you are reading?
It shows where a place is located.
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Brightly colored graphics that attract the viewer's attention are called...
Visual Elements
"Ms. Schnupp is blind as a bat without her glasses and contacts."
This is an example of________________.
Simile
What is the purpose of stage directions in a play?
To tell the character what to do/how to act
What is the meaning of the word sentimental in the following sentence:
"Her father wrote her a sentimental card for her birthday."
A. nostalgic for the past
B. excited for the future
C. sad about the past
A. Nostalgic for the past
This text feature emphasizes a word or phrase so it will stand out in the text. It is called a _____________.
highlighted or bold word.
People who are knowledgeable about a specific topic, discussing their thoughts and ideas are called...
Experts
Give an example of personification.
Human qualities-the boat skipped over the waves, the rain danced on the window, the wind whistled through the doors.
In the play, The Miracle of Spring, what can you infer about the King below:
KING: Indeed! And Spring has turned my hardworking subjects into daydreaming idlers, dozing in the sunshine. Everywhere I went—no one was working!
Aggravated about no one working during the spring season.
What does the prefix -un mean in the word uncomfortable?
not, non comfortable
This text feature is a small group of words/sentences under the photograph or illustration in the story that gives information.
Caption
Scenes of events with people, characters or objects that can be real or imagined are called...
Live Action