Brushstrokes
Adjectives out of order.
Break a leg
IDIOM
We have a test?" asked Pikachu
" We have a test?" asked Pikachu
"Why aren't you paying attention," Mrs. Rainwater said.
DIALOGUE
She sells seashells by the sea shore
ALLITERATION
During the first week of fourth grade, Mrs. Parker, our teacher, made the two tallest boys, Eric and me, the cookie monitors.
Appositives
BAM!
ONOMATOPOEIA
"What are you doing later today? Martin asked"
"What are you doing later today?" Martin asked.
The trees were blowing as leaves fell to the floor.
SETTING
I'm so hungry I could eat a horse
HYPERBOLE
His heart beating very fast, Harry stood listening to the chilly silence.
Absolutes
My backpack ways a ton
HYPERBOLE
''Allie pay attention''! Dylan said
''Allie pay attention!" Dylan said.
"Maya are going to the store, to get food," Mom asked.
DIALOGUE
You are eating like a pig!
SIMILE
The wind howled about the bus, and wipers sloshed heavily back and forth across the windshield, smearing the city in red and yellow neon wetness.
Vivid Verbs
Peter picked a pack of pickle peppers.
ALLITERATION
Emma come downstairs and finish your homework," Mom said.
" Emma come downstairs and finish your homework," mom said.
Me and my family went to the park today. Butterflies flying and dogs barking. The grass was greener than ever. It was spring.
SETTING
My teddy bear gave me a hug
Palms sweating, knees shaking, he stood on the edge of the cliff.
Absolutes
The worm looked like a jumbo shrimp
SIMILE
"What are you doing today", Katie said.
" What are you doing today?" Katie said.
Dashing through the forest, running up hills, and ducking under tree. Three men were chasing me.
ACTION
Her eyes are stars shining in the sky.
METAPHOR