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Parts of Speech
Subject/Predicate The complete subject of a sentence tells what the sentence is about. The huge, green, slimy alien from Mars waved to us. The simple subject also tells who or what the sentence is about, but it doesn't have all the descriptive words. The simple subject is just a single noun. In the sentence above the simple subject is alien. The complete predicate of a sentence tells what the subject does or is. It includes a verb and all other details that describe what is going on. example: My father fixed the dryer. The simple predicate is the main verb in the predicate that tells what the subject does. In the example the simple predicate is fixed. Video for subject/predicate: safeYouTube.net/w/6C5X |
What is Figurative Language?
Figurative language is a word or phrase that does not have its normal, every-day, literal meaning. It is used by the writer for the sake of comparison or dramatic effect. Authors use similes, metaphors, hyperbole, and personification to make their stories more interesting.
Simile
A simile uses the words “like” or “as” to compare one object or
idea with another to suggest they are alike.
Example: busy as a bee
Metaphors
The metaphor states a fact or draws a verbal picture by the use of comparison.
A metaphor makes a direct comparison - it says you are something.
Example: You are what you eat.
Personification
A figure of speech in which human characteristics are
given to an animal or an object.
Example: My teddy bear gave me a hug.
Alliteration
The repetition of the same initial letter, sound, or group of sounds in a series
of words. Alliteration includes tongue twisters.
Example: She sells seashells by the seashore.
Onomatopoeia
The use of a word to describe or imitate a natural sound
or the sound made by an object or an action.
Example: snap, crackle, pop
Hyperbole
An exaggeration that is so dramatic that no one would believe the
statement is true. Tall tales are hyperboles.
Example: He was so hungry, he ate that whole
cornfield for lunch, stalks and all.
Idioms
An expression whose meaning is not predictable from
the usual meanings of the actual words.
Example: I have a frog in my throat.
More.. literarydevices.net/figurative-language/
Figurative language is a word or phrase that does not have its normal, every-day, literal meaning. It is used by the writer for the sake of comparison or dramatic effect. Authors use similes, metaphors, hyperbole, and personification to make their stories more interesting.
Simile
A simile uses the words “like” or “as” to compare one object or
idea with another to suggest they are alike.
Example: busy as a bee
Metaphors
The metaphor states a fact or draws a verbal picture by the use of comparison.
A metaphor makes a direct comparison - it says you are something.
Example: You are what you eat.
Personification
A figure of speech in which human characteristics are
given to an animal or an object.
Example: My teddy bear gave me a hug.
Alliteration
The repetition of the same initial letter, sound, or group of sounds in a series
of words. Alliteration includes tongue twisters.
Example: She sells seashells by the seashore.
Onomatopoeia
The use of a word to describe or imitate a natural sound
or the sound made by an object or an action.
Example: snap, crackle, pop
Hyperbole
An exaggeration that is so dramatic that no one would believe the
statement is true. Tall tales are hyperboles.
Example: He was so hungry, he ate that whole
cornfield for lunch, stalks and all.
Idioms
An expression whose meaning is not predictable from
the usual meanings of the actual words.
Example: I have a frog in my throat.
More.. literarydevices.net/figurative-language/
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Types of Sentences
Declarative- Declarative Sentences make a statement or tell something.
example: I completed my homework.
Interrogative- Interrogative sentences ask a question and end in a question mark.
example: Did you eat lunch?
Exclamatory- Exclamatory sentences express strong emotion.
example: This is the best day of my life!
Imperative- Imperative sentences issue commands or requests.
example: Respond immediately.
Quizlet Flashcards-
quizlet.com/8363796/declarative-interrogative-imperative-exclamatory-sentences-flash-cards/
Declarative- Declarative Sentences make a statement or tell something.
example: I completed my homework.
Interrogative- Interrogative sentences ask a question and end in a question mark.
example: Did you eat lunch?
Exclamatory- Exclamatory sentences express strong emotion.
example: This is the best day of my life!
Imperative- Imperative sentences issue commands or requests.
example: Respond immediately.
Quizlet Flashcards-
quizlet.com/8363796/declarative-interrogative-imperative-exclamatory-sentences-flash-cards/
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