Figurative Language
What is the difference between a simile or a metaphor?
A simile uses "like" or "as" to compare two things and a metaphor doesn't.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
What is the most exciting part of the story where the character learns something new/changes?
Climax
What would you call heating up a meal after it has been cooked?
a) Preheat
b) Reheat
Reheat
Correct the sentence.
my cousin, anna, reminded me that christmas is in december.
My cousin, Anna, reminded me that Christmas is in December.
First, second, or third point of view?
I made it to the movies five minutes late, but we still had a great time.
First
Double Jeopardy!
Thump! Thump! Thump! My sister hurried down the stairs.
This is an example of what type of figurative language?
Onomatopoeia
What is the type of conflict where the character is struggling with a decision or flaw?
Internal Conflict/Character vs. Self
Who would go on a subsea exploration?
a) a sailor
b) a scuba diver
b) a scuba diver
Correct the sentence.
leave me alone! yelled Gabby.
"Leave me alone!" yelled Gabby.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
What does PEEL in PEEL paragraph stand for?
Point, Evidence, Explain, Point
What does this metaphor mean?
Her eyes were bright/green.
"We think books, instead of being locked up in cupboards, far from the sight of students, should be distributed as widely as possible." Choose the theme.
a) Knowledge should be shared
b) To know something, you must feel it.
a) Knowledge should be shared
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
What does it mean to misspend time?
Use time unwisely
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
Correct the sentence.
Caitlin asked can you tell me what page we had for homework
Caitlin asked, "Can you tell me what page we had for homework?"
True or False?
In All Summer in Day, Margot is upset that she didn't get to see the sun. This is a character trait.
False
The house was 1,000 degrees!
What example of figurative language is this?
Hyperbole
Name all five parts of Indirection Characterization (STEAL).
Speech, Thoughts/Feelings, Effect on Others, Actions, Looks
What does it mean to distrust something?
To not trust something
Correct the sentence.
I went to my sisters wedding last week. She looked beautiful!
I went to my sister's wedding last week. She looked beautiful!
"If you are like most Americans and consider eating insects repugnant, the United Nations would like to change your mind. In 2013, the UN released a report about the benefits of eating bugs. "
What does repugnant mean?
a) disgusting
b) interesting
c) different
a) disgusting
I told my sister to act natural.
What example of figurative language is this?
What happens during the falling action of a story?
The problems in the story begin to get resolved
Smoking can be very __________ for your health.
a) Harmful
b) Harmless
a) Harmful
Akira fulfilling her dream of climbing to the top of Mount Everest.
Fragment
What is the name of the protagonist and one antagonist in Eleven?
Rachel, Mrs. Price