Review: Figurative Language, POV, Text Structure

Figurative Language- Her laughter was like sunshine breaking through the clouds.

Figurative Language- The door creaked open with an eerie screech.

Figurative Language - The messy room seemed depressed.

Text Structure -  Imagine you had to pay for something very important, but you already spent all your money. This could be a big problem. A budget can help you organize how you spend your money so you don’t run out of money.

POV - Max likes toy cars a lot! He explores with them everyday after school. For his birthday, Max got 10 more toy cars!

Text Structure: Some flamingos are pink. The pink color comes from their diet. Eating lots of shrimp will cause the flamingos to turn pink. Flamingos that eat lots of algae will be pale or white.

Text Structure - Text Structure: Both monkeys and gorillas are mammals. Both can be found in Africa. Most monkeys live in trees, but gorillas spend most of their time on the ground.

Point of View - Harold Davis took a deep breath and slowly started to peel the gauze from the wound on his grandmother’s leg. “Hold on, Grandma. I’m almost done."

Text Structure: Logging and destruction of monkeys habitats have caused many monkeys to be put on the endangered species list.

POV - Millie and her brother John are going to Disneyland. She is very eager to ride all of the rides and eat lots of candy and good food.

Text Structure: Dinosaurs can be carnivores or herbivores. Carnivores have sharp teeth. Herbivores have round teeth. Carnivores eat meat. Herbivores eat plants. Now you can look at a dinosaur's teeth and you will know which type it is.

Figurative Language - She wore a lively outfit.

Figurative Language - Joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls.

Figurative Language - Your teacher is an ocean of useful information.

Having a cold is no fun. Coughing makes it hard to fall asleep. A sore throat is painful. Try some tea with honey in it. The honey will soothe your throat. There may be no cure for the common cold. You can treat the symptoms though.

Text Structure: Every morning, I wake up at about 7:00 AM. The first thing I do is make my bed and pick out the clothes I’m going to wear. Then, I brush my teeth and take a shower. After my shower, I dry my hair and get dressed.

Point of View - Today I had the best day ever! Mom took me to the skate rink and I didn’t even fall once! I am so excited I want to go again tomorrow! (If mom will let me!)

Nobody wants to be stung by a bee. Bee stings are itchy and painful. But what if the bee stings you anyway? One thing that you can do is put vinegar on it. The acid in the vinegar may reduce the pain and swelling from the sting.

Figurative Language - The traffic crawled along the congested highway.

Figurative Language - We must have walked a hundred miles today

Figurative Language- His voice was as smooth as velvet, calming everyone in the room.

Money has changed over time. First people used to trade or barter when they wanted something. Then, people began using items to act like currency. For example, the ancient Mayans used to use chocolate as money. Next, people created coins to

POV- Ashley is 10 years old, and the new girl at school. She wants to be your friend and go to the mall together and buy shoes. Do you want to be her friend?

Point of view - When I was four months old, my mother died suddenly and my father was left to look after me all by himself… I had no brothers or sisters. S

Figurative Language- The ice melted in her drink like butter on a hot skillet.

Before you head out the door for a camping trip, gather the appropriate supplies. If you are prepared for accidents, your camping trip will go off without a hitch. However, if you don’t have the right gear, you’re camping trip may end more

Text Structure: While oranges and lemons are both citrus fruits that grow on trees, they are different colors and have very different tastes.

Figurative Language - The hole was so deep; it went all the way to the other side of the world!

Point of View - The previous night, make your plans for the next day and write them down… If you attend an exclusive Samurai’s party and feel timid, you cannot do your part in making it a successful party.

Figurative Language - My new shoes cost a fortune.