figurative language
it's a piece of cake is what kind of figurative language.
idiom
What are syllables
The parts that a word is broken into Example - cel*lo*phane
What are stage directions
Words or instructions in a play that are written in italics and enclosed by parenthesis
What is a myth
A story that has gods, goddesses, and may explain something about nature
What is theme
The message or lesson of a story
What is personification
Example - The tree danced in the breeze
What is pronounce the word (pronunciation)
When looking at a dictionary definition, this part of the entry helps you do what? example - [sel-uh-feyn]
What is dialogue
In a play, the conversation between characters; it advances the plot and reveals conflict.
What is drama
Includes stage directions and dialogue
What is foreshadowing
The use of clues by an author that suggest events that have yet to occur
What is a metaphor
Example - The earth is a green blanket
What is summarizing
Describing a text's main idea, important details, and overall meaning in just a few sentences.
What is rhyme
The repetition of sounds at the end of words
What is an epic tale
Recounts a hero's deeds; the hero goes on a quest to save the world, country, etc.
What is point of view
The perspective from which a story is told
What is a simile
Example - Elizabeth is as fast as a cheetah.
What is a factual claim
Can be proven with data, observations, and reliable sources
What is repetition
The use of a word or phrase more than one time--used to emphasize.
What is expository
Text that explains, describes, or informs
What is conflict
A struggle between two opposing forces
What is onomatopoeia
Sound words- "pow" "buzz" "swish"
What are context clues
Words, phrases, or sentences around a word that help determine an unknown word's meaning
What is a line
The main unit of a poem; varies in length.
What is a biography
A story about someone's life
What is mood
The feeling created in the reader by a literary work or passage