Figurative Language
The baby was as quiet as a mouse. What type of figurative language is this
Simile.
Which vocabulary word means to get or obtain something?
Acquire
Jada was exhausted after running the mile. She was so tired she could barely stand. What does exhausted mean?
Very tired.
What kind of animal is Rikki-Tikki?
A mongoose.
On social media, what does POV stand for?
Point of view.
The wind whispered through the trees. What type of figurative language is this?
Personification
Which vocabulary word means to make certain or make sure something happens?
Ensure.
The puppy was timid. It hid behind its owner whenever strangers came near. What does timid mean?
Shy or fearful.
Who are the two main cobra enemies in the story?
Nag and Nagaina.
If somebody tells you to "lock in," what are they telling you to do?
Focus, get serious, and pay attention to what needs to be done.
I've told you a million times to clean your room! What type of figurative language is this
Hyperbole.
If someone cowered when a dog approached, what did that person do?
Shrink back or move away in fear.
Unlike his arrogant brother, Marcus never acted like he was better than everyone else. What does arrogant mean?
Acting as though you are better or more important than others.
Which dangerous snake does Rikki-Tikki defeat while protecting Teddy?
Karait
You send your friend a message. They read it but do not respond. What common phrase describes what happened?
You were left on read.
What does the idiom "a piece of cake" mean?
Something that is very easy.
Someone who acts scornfully toward another person is showing what attitude?
Contempt — a feeling of disrespect or scorn.
The king issued a decree, ordering everyone in the kingdom to remain indoors after dark. What does decree mean?
An official order or command.
Why is Rikki-Tikki willing to repeatedly risk his life fighting the snakes?
He wants to protect Teddy and his family and defend his new home.
You buy something for $8 and pay with a $20 bill. How much change should you receive?
$12.
The classroom was a zoo. Identify the figurative language and explain what it means.
Metaphor. It compares the classroom to a zoo, meaning it was chaotic, noisy, or wild.
Which word means cleverly or skillfully, especially in a tricky way?
Cunningly.
The teacher's directions were ambiguous; several students interpreted them differently and weren't sure what was expected. What does ambiguous mean?
Unclear or open to more than one interpretation.
Rikki-Tikki is smaller than Nag and Nagaina. Name ONE character trait that helps him overcome this disadvantage and give an example from the story.
bravery, intelligence, determination, quickness, or cunning, supported with an accurate example from the story.
You have one hour before school, a dead Chromebook, 5% phone battery, no breakfast, and homework due first period. Name THREE smart priorities.
Accept three reasonable priorities, such as finishing/packing the homework, charging the Chromebook, eating breakfast, charging the phone, and getting ready to leave on time.
The moon winked at us while the angry wind screamed through the trees. Identify the figurative language and explain how it is being used.
Personification. Human actions or qualities are given to the moon and wind: the moon 'winked' and the wind 'screamed.'
Choose TWO vocabulary words we have studied and use both correctly in one sentence. Your sentence must provide enough context to show what both words mean.
Answers will vary. Both vocabulary words must be used correctly, and the sentence must make each meaning clear.
Although Maya usually spoke confidently, she became hesitant when asked to defend an opinion she wasn't sure about. She paused several times before answering. What does hesitant mean, AND which context clues helped you determine the meaning?
Hesitant means unsure or slow to act or speak. Clues include 'wasn't sure' and 'paused several times.'
Nagaina is dangerous, but near the end of the story she is not attacking at random. What motivates her, and how does that motivation affect her actions?
She is protecting her eggs and reacting to Nag's death. These motivations make her more determined and aggressive toward Rikki-Tikki and the family.
A pair of shoes costs $80 and is 25% off. How much will the shoes cost before tax?
$60. Twenty-five percent of $80 is $20; $80 − $20 = $60.