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Figurative Language
Figurative Langage Pt. 2
Vocabulary
Vocabulary Pt. 2
Mystery
100
Give a definition of simile. 
A comparison using the word "like" or "as".
100
Define personification. 
Giving human characteristics to an object or animal. 
100
What is a prefix and give one example. 
A prefix is a word part that is added to a base or root word which changes the meaning of the word. 


Example: re-,  un-, in-, con-, a-, ab-

100
Define text structure and/ or text organization. You may provide examples to help your definition. 
This is how the text is organized or written. The author could be comparing and contrasting, identifying a problem and a solution ect... 
100

"Playing a musical instrument is a popular pastime for all age ranges."


What does the word pastime mean?

A. Choice 

B. Career

C. Sport 

D. Hobby

D. Hobby

In this sentence, a pastime can be described as a hobby. 

200
What is figurative language? 
Figurative language is language used to create a special meaning or effect, cannot be taken literally. 
200
Define rhyme scheme. 
Rhyme scheme is the rhyming pattern in poetry. 
200
Define a suffix and give one example. 
A suffix is a word part that is added to the end of a base or root word which changes the meaning of the word. 


Example: -est, -ant, -ed, -ing, 

200
Define synonym and give one example pair. 
A synonym is a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase. 
200
What are three examples of author's point of view. 
Author's point of view. 

First person, Second person, Third person

Third person omniscient  

300
Give an example of a hyperbole.
An example of a hyperbole is, "I'm so hungry, I could eat a house." 
300
Give an original example of personification. 
The computer yelled at me. 
300
What are three examples of the "Authors purpose". 
1. Persuade 

2. Entertain

3. Inform 

300
Define antonym and give an example pair. 
An antonym is a word or phrase that means the opposite of another word or phrase. 


Example: Hot-cold, liquid-solid 

300
What are four major components of a letter. 
Major components of a letter. 

Heading, Greeting, body, closing and signature. 

400
Define onomatopoeia and give an example. 
Onomatopoeia can be defined as the use of a word to make a sound. 

Example: Pop. Boom. Fizz. 

400
Define alliteration and give an original example. 
Alliteration can be defined as the repetition of the same beginning sound of words. 


Example: Quinn cooked cow constantly. 

400
Give three examples of a text where the author's purpose is to entertain their audience. 
Examples: Story, Poem, Comics, Jokes 
400
Define flashback. 
Flashback can be defined as when an author refers back to something that already took place I the story. 
400

Which word best describes the tone of the sentence below?

"I took him in my arms and cradled his tiny little baby body."

A. Casual

B. Loving

C. Lively

D. Serious

B. Loving 
500
Define metaphor and give an original example.
Example: My teacher is a princess. 


Definition: Comparison of two things saying one thing Is or WAS another thing. (Does not use "like" or "as") 

500
Define idiom and give one example. 
Idiom can be defined as an expression that doesn't;'t exactly mean what the words say. 
500
Give three examples of a text where the author's purpose for writing is to inform the audience.  
Examples: Recipe, nonfiction text, biography, news articles
500
Define foreshadowing. 
Foreshadowing can be defined as when an author mentions or hints at something that will happen later in the story. 
500
When thinking about point of view, describe "Third person omniscient" 

The third-person omniscient point of view is a method of storytelling in which the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all of the characters in the story.