Vocab Review

Words like First of all, Secondly, After that, and Finally are called what kind of words?

When we talk about writing, which would be included in proper mechanics?

Sophia's room is a disaster area is an example of:

Which idiom does NOT mean that someone is nervous?

Who is the author of Mrs. Clingaman's autobiography?

Which word is NOT a synonym of the others?

When an author gives hints or warnings about what may happen next, it's called:

He is as funny as a barrel of monkeys is an example of a:

When a word sparks certain emotions or feelings, it's called the:

It's water under the bridge is an example of:

Examining similarities is called comparing. What is examining the differences called?

When you look up a word in the dictionary, it's the:

The first several chapters show the rising action, but what's the most exciting part called?

Using fancier, powerful word choices and techniques like similes and metaphors is called:

A really big exaggeration of the truth is called:

An old saying that doesn't literally mean what is says is:

Lightning danced across the sky is an example of: