Figurative Language
He is as fast as a rabbit. This is comparing a boy to a rabbit. This is an example of a ___________.
Simile
What is the prefix in the word unforgettable? What does it mean?
The prefix is UN and means not
What is main idea? How do you find it?
The main idea is the most important topic of a paragraph or story. It is usually the first sentence but NOT always.
What does it mean to inform a reader?
What does the word synonym mean?
Finding a word that means the SAME as another word.
Boom! Crash! Buzzzz....Knock Knock.... These sound words are called___________________.
Onomatopoeia's
What is the suffix in the word forgetful? What does it mean?
The suffix is -ful and it means full of.
What is a summary?
A summary is when the reader retells you what they just read about in their own words.
What does it mean to entertain a reader?
This type of book is read for enjoyment. Like a comic book or graphic novel.
What is an antonym?
A word that means the opposite of a certain word.
He IS a shining star! This is comparing a boy to a star. What is this called?
Metaphor
The base word is great.
What is the theme of the Wizard of Oz? What is theme?
Answers will vary. You usually have to search/think about what the them is in a fiction story.
What does it mean to persuade a reader?
This type of book is trying to convince a reader to believe in something or do/try something.
What is a homophone?
A word that sounds the same as another word but is usually spelled different and means differently.
The leaves danced in the wind. Can leaves really dance? They are doing a human characteristic here. What is this called?
Personification
What does the suffix -er mean in faster?
-ER means more
What does plot mean?
The plot is a problem in the story.
If you see a commercial on tv for McDonald's...what are they trying to do? Entertain, inform or persuade you?
Persuade you to eat there!
What is a synonym for the word BIG?
Huge, humongous, gigantic, massive
I am so hungry I could eat a horse! It's raining cats and dogs outside! This are some CRAZY exaggerations. What are these called?
Hyperbole's
Does this work have a prefix or suffix (misunderstanding)?
It actually has BOTH. Mis is the prefix and -ing is the suffix.
What does resolution mean?
The part of a story when the plot is resolved.
You read a book all about snakes. Is that book written to inform, persuade or entertain you?
Inform you all about snakes.
What is an antonym for the word BIG?