Figurative Language
What does the phrase “It’s raining cats and dogs” mean?
A. Pets are falling from the sky
B. It’s raining a little
C. It’s raining very hard
D. There are animals outside
C. It’s raining very hard
A text that tells about problems and solutions has what structure?
A. Compare and contrast
B. Problem and solution
C. Cause and effect
D. Sequence
B. Problem and solution
What is the theme of a story?
A. Where it happens
B. What the characters say
C. The lesson or message
D. The main character
C. The lesson or message
What is the main idea of a passage?
A. A fun part of the story
B. The most important point
C. The first thing that happens
D. The ending
B. The most important point
Which word is a noun?
A. Run
B. Blue
C. Dog
D. Quickly
C. Dog
Write your own sentence using a simile
A sentence using "like" or "as"
Name two signal words for sequence structure.
First, next, then, finally, etc.
Think of a book or movie. What is one theme from it?
Friendship, honesty, don’t give up, etc.
Read this short paragraph:
"Lions live in groups called prides. They work together to hunt and take care of their young."
What is the main idea?
Lions live and work together in groups.
Write a sentence using a verb, a noun, and an adjective.
The happy dog ran fast.
Which is an example of personification?
A. The wind whispered through the trees
B. He ran fast like a cheetah
C. Her eyes were blue as the ocean
D. The mountain is tall
A. The wind whispered through the trees
A passage explains how a fire started and what happened next. What is the structure?
A. Problem and solution
B. Description
C. Cause and effect
D. Compare and contrast
C. Cause and effect
Which theme best fits: “Even though Mia fell many times, she kept trying until she learned to skate.”
A. Friendship
B. Be honest
C. Don’t give up
D. Tell the truth
C. Don’t give up
Which sentence is the main idea? "Apples come in many colors and flavors. Some are sweet, others are sour. They are also full of vitamins and are good for your health." A. Apples come in many colors
B. Apples are healthy and come in different types
C. Some apples are sour
D. Apples are my favorite fruit
B. Apples are healthy and come in different types
Which sentence has an adverb?
A. She walks her dog
B. He slowly opened the door
C. The cat is black
D. The boy is tall
B. He slowly opened the door
Identify and explain the figurative language in this sentence:
“The moon smiled down on the sleeping town.”
Figurative language: Personification – The moon can’t smile, but it's described as if it can to create a peaceful mood.
Read this short paragraph and identify the text structure:
“First, I wake up and brush my teeth. Then, I get dressed and eat breakfast. After that, I catch the bus to school.”
Sequence/Chronological Order
Read this short story summary:
“Jack didn’t study for his test and got a bad grade. He learned that working hard pays off.”
What is the theme?
Hard work leads to success or Prepare to do your best
What is the difference between the main idea and a supporting detail?
Main idea is the big idea the text is about; supporting details explain or prove that idea.
Identify the noun, verb, adjective, and adverb in this sentence:
“The small dog barked loudly.”
Noun: dog | Verb: barked | Adjective: small | Adverb: loudly
Which type of figurative language is used in: “Her voice was music to his ears”?
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Alliteration
D. Hyperbole
B. Metaphor
Which clue word signals a problem and solution structure?
A. Similarly
B. Next
C. Because
D. Solution
D. Solution
Which of these is NOT a theme?
A. Courage
B. Friendship
C. A boy goes to the store
D. Never give up
C. A boy goes to the store
Which sentence is a supporting detail?
A. Polar bears live in cold climates.
B. Polar bears are white.
C. Polar bears swim in icy waters.
D. All of the above
D. All of the above – all support the main idea that polar bears live in cold climates.
What part of speech is the word under in this sentence:
“The cat hid under the table.”
A. Verb
B. Preposition
C. Adjective
D. Adverb
B. Preposition