genre, figurative language & writing types

genre, figurative language & writing types

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The true story of Abraham Lincoln, written by Abraham Lincoln

• mystery

• fantasy

• autobiography

• realistic fiction

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• Action

• Kids & Family

• Musical & Performing Arts

• Animation

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Persuasive writing's main purpose is...

• to convince

• to help

• to tell

• to describe

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Descriptive writing's main purpose is...

• to help

• to describe

• to make you understand

• to make you think

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I would use expository writing in...

• journals

• short stories

• Recipes

• poetry

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This is an informational text about what happens when you eat.

• Narrative

• Expository

• Opinion

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When there is a problem, do you call the police? Police officers solve more problems than crime alone. The police ensure that people are protected. They keep people out of places they should not be. Cops help with car accidents. They direct traffic. They evacuate people when there are threats like dangerous storms. Cops make sure people are safe. Imagine problems we would have without cops.

• Opinion

• Narrative

• Informative

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I went to the Tiki Tiki restaurant for my mom's birthday. It was special because it was decorated like Hawaii! First, I got fruit juice in a real pineapple cup. It was delicious Next, I tried a lot of Hawaiian food from the huge buffet. I liked the pulled pork, purple potatoes, and rice. Finally, there was a show with hula and fire dancers. It was so exciting! I was a little afraid of the fire dancers. I had a great time at the Tiki Tiki restaurant. I hope I can go there again!

• Opinion

• Narrative

• Informative

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Cake is the most outstanding dessert. To start, cake is very sweet. Next, cake has frosting. Chocolate and vanilla are popular frosting flavors. Also, you have cake or your birthday. It can be decorated any way you want. Cake is an outstanding and delicious choice of dessert!

• Opinion

• Narrative

• Informative

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Which of the following sentences is an example of informative writing?

• The paint on the car was the most unusual color, sort of a purple-green mix.

• To get to the gas station, make a right at the next light and drive for 1 kilometer.

• This car is a great deal; it's 20% off.

• Tim peeled out of the driveway and drove the car down the block at 60 kilometers per hour.

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Which of the following is most likely to use persuasive writing?

• A recipe

• A "missing dog" poster

• An advertisement

• A news article

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'She sang of his love forever.'  is an example of:

• simile
• metaphor
• personification
• hyperbole

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Silly Sally swam so smoothly' is an example of:

• onomatopoeia
• metaphor
• alliteration
• idiom

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'Pop! The cork flew from the champagne bottle.'  The word 'pop' is an example of:

• personification
• onomatopoeia
• simile
• hyperbole

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Personification

• Sound or movement

• Repetition

• Means what it means but not literally

• Giving human emotion to a non-living thing.

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Simile or Metaphor:
My sister is like an angel in my life.

• simile
• metaphor

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A comparison of two unlike things stating that one thing IS the other.

• idiom

• simile

• personification

• metaphor

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What does this mean?
When my great uncles drives, he is as slow as a turtle. 

• very slow
• moves pretty quickly
• still beats everyone
• he's super fast

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Simile or Metaphor:
The city is a sea of sadness.

• simile
• metaphor
• personification
• alliteration

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Two girls start a club at school for children who like horses.

• Mystery
• Realistic Fiction
• Informational
• Biography

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The life story of a famous baseball player written by a sports writer.

• Autobiography 
• Biography
• Informational
• Realistic Fiction

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A short story, often with talking animals; used to teach a moral lesson

• Fable

• Legend

• Folk Tale

• Tall Tale

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An informative writing about events that happened in the past

• Historical Nonfiction

• Informational

• Historical Fiction

• Science Fiction

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A suspenseful story centered around a puzzling event; it includes clues

• Mystery

• Historical Nonfiction

• Fantasy

• Humor

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Which of the following sentences is an example of descriptive writing?

• Cold weather is good for you. A brisk walk can change your mood.

• The air was so cold that my damp hair froze and my nose burned.

• I never get cold.

• To avoid the cold, it's best to wear a hat and gloves.

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Which type of writing is featured in the following sentence: "In order to solve an algebra problem, you must isolate the variable on one side of the equation."

• Persuasive writing

• Informative writing

• Descriptive writing

• Narrative writing

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Informative writing is nonfiction.

• True

• False

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This type of writing can be fiction or nonfiction.

• Informative/Explanatory

• Narrative

• Argumentative

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What is the goal of argumentative writing?

• To tell a story

• To tell about something

• To write about a topic

• To convince or persuade about a topic

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What is the goal of informative writing?

• To tell a story

• To convince someone about a topic

• To share information about a topic

• To tell about something in detail

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1. What is the goal of narrative writing?

• To describe something

• To tell a story

• To inform a reader or explain a topic

• To convince or persuade someone about a topic

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A comparison of two unlike things using LIKE or AS.

• hyperbole

• simile

• personification

• metaphor

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Language in which the words are meant to be interpreted imaginatively is...

• figurative

• literal

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Language in which the words mean exactly what they say is...

• figurative

• literal

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Aliens, Space Craft, setting is in the future.

• Fantasy
• Realistic Fiction
• Tall Tale
• Science Fiction

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contains monsters, magic, or other supernatural elements

• fantasy
• realistic fiction
• fairy tale
• legend

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Stories that come from the author's imagination

• nonfiction
• fiction
• poetry
• folklore

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Carla put her foot in her mouth really means...

• Carla takes yoga classes.
• She said something embarrassing.
• Carla ate a snack.

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He is one tough cookie.

• He eats a lot of cookies
• He likes cookies
• He works hard