Descriptive Language
Name the 8 common figurative language
Metaphor, Hyperbole, personification, simile, idiom, Onomatopoeia, oxymoron, Alliteration.
what are the 3 ways to make connections with a book
Text to self, Text to Text, Text to world
This transition word shows the result of something.
Therefore
A good book report has this kind of beginning that grabs the reader’s attention what is this called.
The Hook
This idiom means to start a conversation in a social setting where no one is talking yet.
break the ice
What are the 5 senses
touch, feel, smell, hear, see
When you create mental pictures of what you're reading, you're using this strategy.
visualizing
Fill in the blank: "He not only completed the report but ___ prepared the presentation"
also or additionally
Telling where and when the story takes place means describing this is called what.
The setting
this phrase means to reveal a secret accidentally what is this called
The cat is out of the bag
what is a Hyperbole
a figure of speech that uses extreme exaggeration.
This strategy involves asking questions before, during, and after reading to better understand the text.
questioning
Why are Transition words and phrases important.
cause using transition words and phrases, helps papers read more smoothy. They provide logical organization, make a paper easier to understand and improve connections and transition between thoughts.
Using correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar is called this
proofreading, editing
Eric wanted to fix his cousin’s computer, but he was already having problems Eric wanted to fix his cousin’s computer, but he was already having problems setting up his Aunt’s Wi-Fi network and he didn’t want to open a whole new can of worms. setting up his Aunt’s Wi-Fi network and he didn’t want to open a whole new can of worms.
a. Eric was sick of spending his time helping his family.
b. Eric wanted to go fishing instead of working on computers.
c. Eric was having difficulties untangling the computer wires.
d. Eric was not ready to begin working on a complicated new problem.
d. Eric was not ready to begin working on a complicated new problem.
Why do we use Figurative language
To enhance communication by making writing and speech more vivid and clear.
Using clues from your own knowledge to figure out something the author doesn’t say directly, what is this called.
Inferring
What are the 13 transition words in (consequence)
for this reason, accordingly, thereupon, otherwise, hence, therefore, for this purpose, so then, subsequently, consequently, as a result, thus, wherefore.
Ending with a memorable sentence or call to action leaves this kind of effect on your reader what is this called
a lasting impression?
When you're in deep trouble, this idiom suggests you’re in a very hot kitchen appliance.
In hot water
What is a Metonymy
Metonymy is when you use a related word or phrase to stand in for the actual thing you're talking about.
Understanding how a text is organized like cause and effect or problem and solution is part of this strategy.
analyzing text structure
This multi word transition phrase means “because of what was just mentioned” and is often used to introduce a consequence in formal writing.
As a result
This part of your intro tells what your report will be about, often giving your opinion or main idea what is this called
giving a thesis statement
This idiom means to make a decision or take action without knowing what the outcome will be like jumping off something tall without knowing what's below.
Take a leap of faith