Figurative Language Quiz Friday 10/21 and Monday 10/24

Name: ____________________________ Class: ___ Date: ___________ Figurative Language and Fiction Quiz Study Guide

My quiz is _________________.

Elements of Plot

1. Draw and label the plot mountain.

Define this vocabulary:

1. Exposition

1. Point of view

1. Character

1. Character traits

1. Setting

1. Conflict

1. Rising Action

1. Climax or Turning Point

1. Falling Action

1. Resolution

Figurative Language

1. What is the purpose of figurative language?

Define the following vocabulary:

1. Simile

1. Metaphor

1. Alliteration

1. Personification

1. Hyperbole

1. Onomatopoeia

Questions to help you identify figurative language:

Is there a comparison? If yes:

1. It is a ________________ or _________________.

Does it use “like” or “as”? If yes:

1. It is a ________________.

Is it a direct comparison? If yes:

1. It is a ________________.

Is sound important? If yes:

1. It is ____________________ or ______________________.

Do sounds repeat? If yes:

1. It is ______________________.

Are sounds imitated? If yes:

1. It is ______________________.

Does a non human do human actions? If yes:

1. It is ______________________.

Is there a huge exaggeration? If yes:

1. It is ______________________.

What do you do to interpret or understand figurative language?

10/12/2016 and 10/13/206

Figurative Language in Go Means Go

Complete the assignment.

Please fix this: On #8, find the sentence "Is it really so small that skulls could orbit around it?" Change "small" to "large."

Please finish organizing your binder. Bring your binder to class.

9/7/2016 and 9/8/2016

Complete Interest Survey and return it to school. Tell me the truth! It won't hurt my feelings. Use the link or

Complete Notebook Namecard and return it to school. This will be the front of student binders. It should be colorful and represent the student. Words that matter are quotes or sayings that inspire, motivate, or make you feel positive. Symbols are images that represent things you like or value.