Figurative Language Things About Authors Paragraph Structure Story Elements Groton Fun Facts
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What is a SIMILE
The following is an example of what piece of figurative language:
"The runner was as slow as a snail."
100
What is AUTHOR'S PURPOSE
The reason a writer will create a story. This is usually divided into three different categories: to persuade, to inform, and to entertain.
100
What is TOPIC SENTENCE
This is the first sentence in a paragraph. It is the "T" in the "TREE".
100
What is SETTING
When and where the story is taking place.
100
What is 10 weeks
This is the number of weeks in a marking period.
200
What is PERSONIFICATION
The following is an example of what piece of figurative language:
"The cave mouth yawned."
200
What is AUTHOR'S POINT OF VIEW
The perspective an author has about what they are writing.
200
What is REASONS
This is the "R" in the "TREE" paragraph structure.
200
What is CHARACTERIZATION
Physical and personality traits used to describe a character in a story.
200
What is the Social Studies Department
This subject area's department is made up of Mr. Montreuil, Mr. Molino, Mr.Doane, and Mr. Updike
300
What is METAPHOR
The following is an example of what piece of figurative language:
The computers at school are old dinosaurs."
300
What is the CLAIM
The main point the author is proving in a piece of literature.
300
What is ENDING SENTENCE
This is the final sentence of the paragraph and also known as the "E" in the "TREE" paragraph structure.
300
What is EXTERNAL CONFLICT
A problem that occurs in a story either character vs. character, character vs. nature, or character vs. society.
300
What is the Science Department
This subject area's department is made up of Mr. LaMorie, Mr. McWilliams, Mr. Martin, Dr. Oliver, and Mrs. Hume.
400
What is HYPERBOLE
The following is an example of what piece of figurative language:
"I have a million things to do today!"
400
What is MOOD
The way the reader feels about a text. Some examples include: scared, overjoyed, depressed, etc.
400
What is EXPLANATION
Every reason needs this in a paragraph. It is also the first "E" in the "TREE" structure.
400
What is INTERNAL CONFLICT
A problem that occurs in a story that is character vs. self.
400
What is the English Department
The subject area's department is made up of Mr. LeVick, Mrs. LeVick, Mr. Lott and Mrs. Albro... and Mrs. Codner this year ;)
500
What is OXYMORON
The following is an example of what piece of figurative language:
"found missing"
500
What is TONE
The way the author feels about what they write. Their word choice helps prove this in their writing.
500
What is TITLE, AUTHOR and GENRE
In the topic sentence these three letter, T.A.G. stand for what?
500
What is THEME
The message or life lesson the author gives a story.
500
What is
This subject area's department is made up of Mr. Amos, Mr. Berkowitz, Mrs. Dovi, Mrs. Morey, and Mr. Lojacono






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