Figurative Language
"He's as stubborn as a mule!" is an example of a _____.
simile (like or as)
In an essay, what is the purpose of a paragraph that begins with the word "however"?
Shows exceptions or contrast to what the other paragraphs are saying.
In a passage that describes how an employee found a way to fix a supply and warehousing issue, the text structure is most like...
problem and solution
Words that are the same are called ___.
synonyms
The denotation of a word is...
"The wind glided softly through the branches of the tall oak, swaying the green boughs as the leaves shook." is an example of _____.
imagery
What is the purpose of the phrase, "on the other hand"?
shows the opposite side of what is being argued; the other point of view
In a story that describes a life event that triggers a series of other events that shape a character, the text structure is likely...
cause and effect
Words that are opposites are called ___.
antonyms
Name the 3 purposes of authors.
"He stood stoically, statuesque, without moving a muscle." is an example of a _____.
metaphor (statue)
The word "similarly" means...
the same, in like fashion
Letters to the editor of a newspaper that are both for and against a data center in a community are examples of which text structure?
compare and contrast
The word that most nearly means the same as "beautiful": A pretty B breathtaking C appreciation D fascination
B breathtaking
Name the three types of author's point of view.
first, second, and third person
"The leaves danced as the wind sang through the trees." is an example of ____.
personification (danced, sang)
"First", "next", and "finally" are words that indicate ____ order.
chronological order
An excerpt from a historical text that describes events by dates in order is an example of ______ structure.
chronological
The word most opposite of "beautiful" is A uncaring B unsightly C unforgiveness D ignorant
B unsightly
Give an example of a secondary source.
Examples: a book about James Madison, NOT a book BY James Madison
an account of WWII written by someone who was not there and researched other people's accounts
Extreme exaggerations ("I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!) are called ____.
hyperbole
"Step 1", "Step 2", "Step 3" is an indicator of ______ order.
sequential order (sequence)
An excerpt from a passage that gives elaborate details about the inside of a palace is an example of ______.
description
The meaning of the word "excerpt" is A except B essay C portion D paragraph
C portion
What does "infer" or "inference" mean?
Read between the lines. True but not written