Figurative Language
Genre/Subgenres
P.O.V/Author's Purpose
STEAL
Plot
100
He was as fast as a cheetah.
What is a simile
100
What subgenre would this be?
What is...Fantasy.
100
I could feel my hands trembling as I reached for the door. It had been three years since I last stood on this porch, and yet everything looked exactly the same—the chipped paint, the overgrown roses, even the dent in the mailbox Dad swore he'd fix. My stomach flipped. I wasn’t sure if I was ready to face what waited inside, but I knew I couldn’t turn back now.
What POV is this written in
What is 1st person
100
Often uses humor and quick wit, even while fighting.
What is...Speech
100
Simba is born to Mufasa, the king, and is destined to be the next ruler.
What is...Exposition
200
Sally silently slipped into the shadowy street.
What is Alliteration
200
The subgenre that has a futuristic setting, advanced technology, alien life forms.
What is Sci-Fi
200
Liam stared out the classroom window, wishing he were outside playing soccer instead of doing math. The numbers on his paper looked like a secret code he couldn’t figure out. He sighed and tapped his pencil, hoping the bell would ring soon. His teacher, Mrs. Carter, walked by and gave him a smile. “Almost there,” she said. Liam smiled back, just a little.
What POV is this written in?
What is 3rd person
200
The character worries a lot about doing the right thing. They often thinks about how to protect others, even if it means sacrificing his/her own happiness.
What is...Thoughts
200
Simba becomes king.
What is...Resolution
300
Time is a thief that steals our moments.
What is a metaphor
300
The subgenre that has factual events written by an outside perspective.
What is Biography
300
Dolphins are smart, playful animals that live in the ocean. They help keep the ocean healthy by eating fish and working together in groups. But many dolphins are in danger because of pollution, fishing nets, and trash in the water. We need to protect them by keeping the ocean clean and being careful not to hurt their homes. Saving dolphins helps the whole ocean stay safe and strong.
What is the Author's Purpose for writing this?
What is to...inform
300
The character inspires people to be brave and do good. Their family worries about him, but they are also proud of his/her courage.
What is...Effect on Others
300
Scar kills Mufasa in a wildebeest stampede and blames Simba.
What is...Rising Action
400
The fire station burned down last night.
What is irony
400
Read this quote...What genre would it belong to?
Nature’s first green is gold,
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf’s a flower;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf.
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day.
Nothing gold can stay.
What is Poetry
400
The butterfly has bright, colorful wings that shine in the sunlight. Its wings are soft and thin, with patterns that look like tiny paintings. As it flies, it moves gently through the air, landing on flowers to drink sweet nectar. Its legs are skinny, and its body is small, but it is full of beauty and grace.
What is the Author's Purpose of writing this?
What is to...describe
400
The character is young, responsible, agile, and intelligent.
What is...looks
400
Simba confronts Scar at Pride Rock.
What is the...Climax
500
Her memories were a maze of half-lit hallways, each turn echoing with voices she couldn’t quite place.
What is a metaphor
500
Read the following quote...what subgenre would it belong to?
As Mia waited at the bus stop, she rehearsed the words in her head for the third time. “I’m sorry I missed your call. I’ve just been… overwhelmed.” It wasn’t a lie, exactly—between double shifts at the diner and her mom’s hospital appointments, time blurred into a quiet, persistent exhaustion. Across the street, a man walked a golden retriever that looked exactly like the one she used to have before everything changed. She smiled faintly, then checked her phone again. No new messages.
What is Realistic Fiction?
500
Some people say dancing is fun, but it’s not for everyone. Dancing can be embarrassing if you’re shy or don’t know the moves. It also takes a lot of energy, and not everyone enjoys loud music or crowded places. Instead of dancing, people could try other fun things like drawing, reading, or playing games. You don’t have to dance to have a good time or express yourself. There are plenty of other ways to enjoy life without moving to the beat!
What is the Author's Purpose of writing this?
What is...to Persuade
500
Based on the STEAL characterization...Who is our mystery character?
Who is Spiderman
500
Scar tries to blame the hyenas, but they overhear and turn on him.
What is...Falling Action