"The fire crackled like popping corn" is an example of this type of figurative language
What is a "simile"?
100
This category of language is used often in poetry to make the writing more interesting and includes many types within it.
What is "figurative language"?
100
Every sentence must begin with this:
What is "a capital letter"?
200
A transitional word or phrase used to tell the reader that no additional steps or reasons will come after.
What is "finally", "ultimately", "the final step", or "in conclusion"? (any of these are correct)
200
These descriptive words describe which of the 5 senses:
-beautiful
-green
-shiny
-small
What is sight?
200
"The movie was trash!" is an example of this type of figurative language
What is a "metaphor"?
200
Ogden Nash used this type of figurative language in his poem "A Flea and a Fly and a Flue"
What is "alliteration" or "personification"?
200
This pronoun must ALWAYS be capitalized in writing:
(pronouns take the place of a person, place, or thing - ex) she, it, you, they
What is "I"
300
Procedural language is used for these reasons:
What is:
"when giving steps to a procedure"
"a list of items"
"parts of a story" or
"reasons/evidence in writing"
300
These descriptive words are used when discussing which of the 5 senses:
-smooth
-silky
-bumpy
-sticky
-rough
What is touch or feel?
300
This type of figurative language exaggerates something to make a point.
What is "hyperbole"?
300
True or False: A poem must always have a certain number of lines
What is "False"?
300
This must always be indented:
What is "(a new) paragraph"?
400
Give three transitional words or phrases in the order that they would appear in a paragraph or list.
What are:
First, then, last
First, next, finally
Initially, next, although
To begin, moving forward, consequently
400
Colors, shapes, and age are examples of this part of speech.
What are "adjectives"?
400
"The laughing lady lit up the room like 1000 light bulbs" uses which THREE types of figurative language?
What are: (in any order)
1. Simile
2. Alliteration
3. Hyperbole
400
In his poem "Tamara's Opus", Joshua Bennet used sign language to speak to Tamara. This is how Tamara is related to Joshua.
What is "She is his sister"? or "They are siblings."
400
You should use this type of writing to tell your own personal story
What is:
-descriptive writing
-personal narrative
-1st person point of view
-autobiography
500
A transitional word that lets the reader know that there is something else to think about.
What is "however" or "although" ?(other responses may also be correct - Ms. McBay will be the judge)
500
An overused descriptive phrase is called this:
ex) Love is like a red, red rose.
ex) I am so hungry I could eat a horse.
ex) I am feeling blue.
What is "cliche"?
500
This example gives the BEST use of hyperbole:
1. The freezing cold wind bit into my uncovered face and hands.
2. My cat would sleep forever if I didn't make him go outside for fresh air.
3. I'm so hungry that I would eat two burgers if you offered me yours.
What is 2. My cat would sleep forever if I didn't make him go outside for fresh air.
500
These are some of the meanings behind the words to the poem, or lyrics to the song "Circle of Life" from "The Lion King"
What is: (Ms. McBay will judge each answer for correctness)
(-never take more than you give
-Some of us fall by the wayside
-And some of us soar to the stars
-And some of us sail through our troubles
-And some have to live with the scars
-the great and small on the endless round)
500
In a constructive response, where is it a good idea to use the language from the question?