Interpret Fig. Language
"The wind whispered secrets through the trees as the sun painted the sky with golden brushstrokes. Birds danced like tiny acrobats, filling the air with songs of joy."
What does the phrase “the wind whispered secrets through the trees” suggest about the wind?
A. The wind was strong and destructive
B. The wind was gentle and mysterious
C. The wind was loud and forceful
D. The wind was completely still
B. The wind was gentle and mysterious
What are the 3 rhetorical appeals?
Ethos, Logos, Pathos
Which phrase has a more positive connotation? –
(a)A stubborn person,
(b) A determined person
(b) A determined person
Which of the following words demonstrates the correct use of the Greek root “tele” meaning “far” or “distant”?
A) Telescope
B) Telephone
C) Telepathy
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
This text feature is used to explain what is shown in pictures or charts.
A. Title
B. Heading
C. Glossary
D. Caption
D. Caption
Which type of figurative language is used in “the sun painted the sky with golden brushstrokes”?
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Hyperbole
D. Alliteration
B. Metaphor
What are the definitions of each rhetorical appeal?
HOW does each one persuade you?
Ethos – Expert
Pathos – Emotion
Logos – Logic
Read this excerpt: After a week of camping, Zach was starving! His dog sat at his feet waiting for a stray crumb, but Zach didn’t let a single morsel fall from his plate. Using context clues, which word has a similar meaning to the word “morsel”? –
a)Dog
b)Plate
c) Starving
d) Crumb
d) crumb
Which pair of words share the same prefix meaning “not”?
A) Incomplete / Incorrect
B) Disagree / Discover
C) Unhappy / Unique
D) Misplace / Mistake
A) Incomplete / Incorrect
This text feature divides texts into sections and hints at the section’s central idea.
A. Title
B. Subheading
C. Glossary
D. Caption
B. Subheading
How does the figurative language in the passage help the reader visualize the setting?
A. It provides exact scientific details about the weather
B. It creates vivid mental images that make the scene lively
C. It explains why the birds are singing
D. It lists the colors of the sky without emotion
B. It creates vivid mental images that make the scene lively
What rhetorical appeal is this: by donating only fifty cents a day, you can help give a child clean drinking water
Which phrase has a more negative connotation?-
a)A box filled with documents,
b)A box crammed with documents
b) A box crammed with documents
The word “benevolent” contains the Latin root “bene” meaning “good.” Which sentence best reflects the meaning of this word?
A) The benevolent leader donated generously to charity.
B) The benevolent storm destroyed the coastline.
C) The benevolent thief stole from the rich.
D) The benevolent critic harshly judged the artwork.
A) The benevolent leader donated generously to charity.
Maya held the letter nervously. Her brother played outside, not knowing her secret. What POV is this written in?
3rd omniscient or limited
Limited
What feeling does the phrase “birds danced like tiny acrobats” convey?
A. Tension and suspense
B. Joy and playfulness
C. Fear and uncertainty
D. Calm and silence
B. Joy and playfulness
What rhetorical appeal is this: nearly 25% of all car accidents are caused by drivers using cell phones while driving.
Logos
Molly went outside to water the plants. She realized though that the water pitcher was empty. She quickly replenished the pitcher with water and proceeded to shower the flowers happily! Using context clues, what is the meaning of “replenished” as it’s used in the excerpt.-
a)Refilled
b)Shook
c)Broke
d)Spilled
a) refilled
The suffix “-ology” means “the study of.” Which word does NOT correctly use this suffix?
A) Biology
B) Psychology
C) Astrology
D) Technology
D) Technology
Jordan was exhausted on the field. On the bench, Coach Z. thought that he had given it his best! What POV is this?
3rd omniscient or limited
Omniscient
Why might the author choose to use personification in describing the wind?
A. To make the wind seem alive and engaging
B. To provide a scientific explanation of wind patterns
C. To show that the wind is dangerous
D. To confuse the reader with unrealistic details
A. To make the wind seem alive and engaging
What rhetorical appeal is this: meteorologists say that this winter will be the coldest one on record
Ethos
Most people would find eating insects to be repugnant, however; there are benefits including fiber, protein, and vitamins. Using context clues, what is the meaning of “repugnant” as it’s used in the excerpt?-
a)Interesting
b)Disgusting
c)old-fashioned
d)Different.
b) disgusting
The marine biologist observed several aquatic species thriving in the lagoon. What does aquatic mean in this sentence?
A) Adapted to terrestrial ecosystems
B) Associated with freshwater or marine environments
C) Capable of surviving in arid conditions
D) Related to atmospheric circulation
B) Associated with freshwater or marine environments
Read this claim:
Americans are obsessed with good health.
Select the piece of evidence that best supports this claim:
A. Less than a quarter of Americans who own a gym membership actually attend regularly.
B. In 2010, Americans spent a combined 28 billion dollars on vitamins and other supplements.
B.