Language Arts
"She’s as busy as a bee" is an example of this type of comparison.
What is a simile?
Located in Washington, D.C., the famous government building, The Pentagon, has this many sides.
Five
The "powerhouse" of the cell that produces energy (ATP).
What is the mitochondria?
This ancient civilization in Mesopotamia developed cuneiform, one of the earliest systems of writing.
What are the Sumerians?
This type of figurative language gives human qualities to non-human things (e.g., "The leaves danced in excitement").
What is personification?
Planet Earth’s general shape, despite being slightly flat at its poles, can best be described as this 3D-shape.
Oblate Sphere
The rigid outer layer that provides structural support in plant cells.
What is the cell wall?
This Chinese philosophy, founded by a teacher, emphasizes respect for elders, ancestors, and education.
What is Confucianism?
An extreme exaggeration used for effect, such as "These books weigh a ton".
What is hyperbole?
Despite its slight vertical tilt, the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy can best be described as this type of 3D geometric figure.
Cylinder
The gelatinous liquid that fills the cell and surrounds the organelles.
What is cytoplasm?
This "rebirth" of classical art and learning began in Italy during the 14th century.
What is the Renaissance?
A word that imitates the sound it represents, such as "hiss," "buzz," or "slam".
What is onomatopoeia?
Located in the heart of Paris, the giant glass structure located in the main courtyard of the Louvre Museum is this geometric shape.
Pyramid
This organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plants.
What are chloroplasts?
This was the main marketplace and center of social life in Muslim cities.
What is a bazaar?
A direct comparison of two unlike things without using "like" or "as" (e.g., "Time is a thief").
What is a metaphor?
Honeybees use this geometric shape when constructing their hives as a way of maximizing space in a mathematically efficient way.
Hexagon
These cellular compartments are responsible for breaking down waste and digestive enzymes.
What are lysosomes?
Ancient Rome's first written laws, which were displayed in the Forum, were known as this.
What are the Twelve Tables?