Figurative Language
What type of figurative language is this?:
The Kansas farmland is flat as a pancake
Simile
What is diction?
The author's word choice
What is a claim?
The author's position on an issue
What does it mean if I say you need "sufficient evidence"?
You need enough evidence to convince the readers that a reason is valid
What is tone?
an author's attitude or feeling about a subject
What type of figurative language is this?:
Taylor tried not to eat the pizza, but it was calling his name
personification
What is syntax?
sentence structures
What is the author's claim is the following paragraph:
Syringa Middle School is the best middle school because of the students. According to Mrs. Orton, a 7th grade ELA teacher at the school, the students are " very respectful and hardworking. I couldn't ask for better students"
Syringa Middle School is the best middle school
What acronym do I use to write a body paragraph for an argumentative essay?
ACES
What is the tone in the following paragraph?
I can’t believe the day is finally here! After weeks of waiting, the carnival has rolled into town, and it’s even better than I imagined. Bright lights sparkle in every direction, the air is filled with the sweet smell of cotton candy, and the sound of laughter echoes everywhere. I’m so ready to jump on every ride, win a big stuffed bear, and eat as many snacks as I can!
a. Sarcastic
b. Serious
c. Excited
d. Surprised
C: Excited
What type of figurative language is this?
Getting the infant to take a nap was a battle
metaphor
What is an example of a text feature?
a title, subheading, caption, etc..
What is a counterclaim?
objection of the authors claim
What acronym do I use to write an introduction for an argumentative essay?
HOT
What is the tone of the following paragraph?
The carnival is in town, but I have more important things to do. With a major science test coming up, I need to stay focused and study hard. There will be plenty of time for fun once I’ve finished my work and prepared for the week ahead. Success requires sacrifice, and I know it’ll be worth it.
a. Sarcastic
b. Serious
c. Excited
d. Surprised
B: Serious
What type of figurative language is this?
The iceberg groaned before cracking
If an article is titled "Two Toed Sloths" with a sub heading of "DIET: what do you think the purpose of the text is?
To inform the reader about what the diet of the Two Toed Sloth is like
What can we use as evidence to support our claims? Choose all that apply:
a. facts
b. statistics
c. examples
d. personal observations
a,b,c,d
What acronym do I use to write a conclusion in an argumentative paper?
RIP
What is the tone is the following paragraph?
Oh, great, the carnival is here. Because nothing says “fun” like overpriced games you can’t win and rides that feel like they might fall apart. Who wouldn’t want to spend their evening listening to loud music and getting sticky from spilled soda? Sounds like the highlight of my year—really.
a. Sarcastic
b. Serious
c. Excited
d. Surprised
A: Sarcastic
What type of figurative language is this?
The pop quiz was a walk in the park.
metaphor
What type of diction is suggested by words such as mammals and adaptations?
a. informal
b. technical
c. poetic
d. emotional
B: Technical
If I say you need to find relevant evidence, what does that mean?
Find evidence that is related to the reasoning and does not stray from the topic
What thinking map do we use to help plan our writing?
tree map
What words or phrases in the following paragraph hint that the author is using a nervous tone?
The carnival is in town, and everyone says it’s amazing, but I’m not so sure. The rides look so high, and what if something goes wrong while I’m up there? Even the games feel intimidating—what if I mess up and everyone laughs? Maybe I’ll just stick to watching from the sidelines for now