WTG unit 1
would you belittle an elephant?
no
what does beneficial mean
helpful, providing a benefit.
What does rapture mean?
Very great joy
what figurative language is this
The cloud looked as fluff as cotton
Simile
how many paragraphs should typically be in an essay
3-5 paragraphs
happening suddenly or unexpectedly
what does quake mean
to shake or tremble
Which place would there most likely be a throng
A. a 4th of July celebration
B. a park at midnight
C. a small house
A. a 4th of July celebration
What type of figurative language is this?
The pole seemed to dance around
Personification
Which paragraph in an explanatory essay as the hook
Introduction
would a foolhardy person skydive?
Yes
someone who is unruly would probably _______ when given instructions
not listen
If he were to skimp on the salt; the food would most likely be:
bland
What type of figurative language is this?
There were a billion clouds that were so fluffy
hyperbole
which text structure is this
Pigs are usually pink in color; they like to roll in mud and like to eat vegetables such as carrots. Pigs are widely considered to be a dirty animal.
Explanatory/descriptive
what does steadfast mean
loyal; firm and unchanging
what is something a cordial person would do if they saw someone struggling?
They would help them out
what does exquisite mean
highly admirable, excellent
What type of figurative language is this?
"OW!" I said as a bunch of needles pierced me
onomatopoeia
What is the text structure
Ants can carry things way heavier than their weight. Flies can fly around though. They both are very small
Compare and Contrast
which of the following is futile
A. A whole chicken ready to be eaten
B. Scraps from a school project
C. Recyclable bottles
B. Scraps from a school project.
what does invalid (IN-vuh-lid) mean?
A sick, weak person, usually someone with poor health.
True or False:
It would be uncanny to see deer run across the street
False
What type of figurative language is this?
It was as hard as a rock
Cliche
what text structure does this paragraph fit into
The Statue of liberty was actually given to the US by France as a gift. It is a common misconception that it was given by the France government. It was actually designed by a France sculpturer.
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