Parts of Speech
Which one of the following words is an action verb?
a) jump
b) is
c) in
d) cat
jump
A recipe to make an award-winning spicy chicken salad
Explain/Inform
Like burnt-out torches by a sick man's bed
Simile
The dew on the grass made my running shoes damp. It didn't bother me. The sound of my feet hitting the street formed a rhythm, a steady pattern of light thumps. I timed my breathing with the rhythm. These sounds filled my head. I thought of nothing other than the next step and keeping my tempo. I soared over the sidewalks like concrete clouds.
First Person
sam first met pam while camping in tampa, florida.
Sam, Pam, Tampa, Florida
Pick the verb in the sentnece.
James remembered to make his bed this morning.
Remembered
A note from your friend asking you to be their science partner
persuade
My words are little jars / For you to take and put upon a shelf. Their shapes are quaint and beautiful, / And they have many pleasant colors and lusters
Metaphor
If you are confused about something in class, don't wait. Raise your hand and ask for help immediately. Do it while your teacher is still explaining the material. Your teacher will probably be happy that you are taking an active part in your education and should attempt to explain the material in a different way. If you are still confused, ask your teacher if he or she is available after class to give you additional instruction. You are worth it. Don't give up on yourself.
Second-Person
did She name the kitten sunshine because of its golden fur
Did, she, Sunshine, ?
Circle the adjectives and underline the nouns they describe. There may be more than one of each!
His yellow pajamas were so long that they dragged on the floor.
yellow pajamas
A poem about a chef who ruins every meal he makes
All round the house is the jet-black night; / It stares through the window-pane; It crawls in the corners, hiding from the light,
Personification
Jeremiah squinted from the sun. He was thinking about the game. They could have won. He could have won the game for them. All he needed to do was catch the ball, but he didn't. He dropped it. His coach talked to him. "Jeremiah, we had a great season. Nobody's perfect. Look at me. Ha ha," he said. Jeremiah smiled at the coach, but he couldn't forgive himself so easily.
Third-Person Limited
they might get into another dispute while learning about american literature and british literature.
They, American, British
Find the nouns in this sentence!
The pine trees in the forest are taller than most houses.
pine trees, forest, houses
A speech arguing that the class should read The Hunger Games
Persuade
Oh, never, if I live to a million, / Shall I feel such a grievous pain.
Hyperbole
Suzie applied the lipstick to her lips. She had never done this before. She smacked her lips like she had seen other women do in the movies and looked in the mirror. She felt unsure about what she saw. She turned to her friend Donna and asked, "How do I look?" Donna gasped and said, "You look breathtaking, Suzie." Suzie smiled. She was grateful for these words, even though she didn't believe them.
Third-Person Limited
Correct the capitalization:
i did not know that so many people went to the movies on a saturday.
I. Saturday
Find the verb!
After recess, everyone returned to class.
returned
The play Hamlet by William Shakespeare
Entertain
And then my heart with pleasure fills, / And dances with the daffodils.
Personification
April opened the escape hatch. She was afraid to jump, but she realized that the airship was sinking. She looked at Vince, who was strapping on his parachute. Vince locked eyes with her and then he realized the error in his conduct. "I'm sorry, April. That was ungentlemanly of me. Let me help you with yours." He proceeded to attach the other parachute to April's back. This made him feel a little better.
Correct the capitalization:
when i got home, i wrote in my diary: saturday, march 22 was a great day!
When. Saturday. March