Grab Bag 1 (Mixture)
Sarah's car was dead on the side of the road. What was she going to do? She had already gotten off to a rough start when her alarm clock had faild to go off that morning. School started in just under an hour. Suddenly, it dawned on her that she had subscribed to OnStar the month before. With the simple press of a button she was able to get help jump-starting her battery and made it to class right on time!
Problem/Solution
Read the sentence. Tell what figurative language is found here. The salsa was so hot, my tongue began to melt.
a.) simile
b.) onomatopeia
c.) hyperbole
c.) hyperbole
Jane sat in awe as the stars danced across the night sky.
PERSONIFICATION
Read the sentence. Tell what figurative language is found here. The flower was soft as silk.
a.) simile
b.) onomatopeia
c.) hyperbole
c.) hyperbole
The summer had been extra hot with very little rain to relieve the thirsty earth. There were cracks in the groud that looked like someone might fall into. People neglected their lawns becasue no plant was motivated to be green or grow.
Sean and Brad are best friends. They have been going to the same school since kindergarten and have bonded over their love of sports. However, Sean's favorite sport is football while Brad prefers basketball.
Compare and Contrast
the organized sequence of events that make up a narrative, including cause-and-effect relationships, and the main conflict or problem the characters face
What is the Plot
What do we call an author's reason or intent in writing?
What is the Author's Purpose