Figurative Language in Holiday Songs
Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer
Alliteration
The name of the son who died
Herbert
LEBLS
Bells
Which statement has properly placed commas?
A. Bobby, Janet, and Sharon are going to the game.
B. Bobby Janet and Sharon are going to the game.
C. Bobby, Janet, and, Sharon are going to the game.
A. Bobby, Janet, and Sharon are going to the game.
A sentence with just one independent clause is called...
A Simple Sentence
City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, dressed in holiday style
Personification
In exchange for their son's life, the White family received this.
200 pounds
NDYAC ANCE
Candy Cane
Which statement has the correct comma placement?
A. Mr. Gandy the teacher, who wears ties every day, is my favorite.
B. Mr. Gandy, the teacher, who wears ties every day is my favorite.
C. Mr. Gandy, the teacher who wears ties every day, is my favorite.
C. Mr. Gandy, the teacher who wears ties every day, is my favorite.
An independent clause...
Forms a complete sentence/thought
You're as cuddly as a cactus, you're as charming as an eel, Mr. Grinch...
Simile
What is the name of the character who brought the paw?
Sergeant Major Morris
Snowman
Which statement properly uses commas?
A. The kids at the party wanted to play a game but they waited, until everyone arrived.
B. The kids at the party wanted to play a game but they waited until everyone arrived.
C. The kids at the party wanted to play a game, but they waiting until everyone arrived.
C. The kids at the party wanted to play a game, but they waiting until everyone arrived.
A dependent clause...
Does not form a complete sentence/thought
Your heart's an empty hole
Metaphor
For Herbert to be dead again
FTSIG
Gifts
Which statement incorrectly uses commas?
A. I like chocolate ice cream, but hate strawberry
B. I had a great time at the party, and I made some new friends.
C. I like hot chocolate, but I don't like marshmallows.
A. I like chocolate ice cream, but hate strawberry
A complex sentence contains...
One independent clause and one or more dependent clauses
Pop, pop, pop
Onomatopoeia
The author of the short story.
WW Jacobs
DLBZIRZA
Blizzard
Which sentence incorrectly uses commas?
A. The basketball team's colors are blue, red, and white.
B. Justin wants to ride with Lisa, and Bob to the game if they have room.
C. The top scorers were Matt with 12 points, Gary with 10 points, and Rob with 9 points.
B. Justin wants to ride with Lisa, and Bob to the game if they have room.
A compound complex sentence includes...
Two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.