Author describes two unlike things. Use the word like or as to make comparison. -Example: My mountains are like giant watchmen looking over the city. -Example: My uncle is *as* strong asasmple: My uncle is *as* strong *as* an ox.
Author describes two unlike things. Relationship is stated as if the two things are the same. Often use the verbs is, are, was, and were -Example: Before his morning coffee, Mr. Perry is a grouchy porcupine.
An animal or inanimate object is given human traits or performs an action that only a person can do. -Example: The car coughed and hiccupped then came to a stop.
Magic Five in the Front
2 quotation marks + 1 capital + 1 punctuation (,?!) + 1 period (after the tag) -Example: *"**I* hope it has a sun roof*,*"Iample: *"**I* hope it has a sun roof," offered Celeste.
Quotation is a question
Use a question mark after the quotation. -Example: "So, where should we drive it?" asked Mom.
Quotation is an exclamation
Use an exclamation point after the quotation. -Example: "I need help!" shouted Mrs. Gray.
Quotation is a statement
Use a COMMA after the quotation. -Example: "I plan to pick it up on Saturday," said Dad.