Idiomatic Sayings
Poetic Language
Literary Elements
Inferences and Conclusions
Just Vocabulary
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What is a series of fortunate events.
A streak of good luck.
100
Who most likely wrote this poem? Whosever room this is should be ashamed! His underwear is hanging on the lamp. His raincoat is there in the overstuffed chair, And the chair is becoming quite mucky and damp. His workbook is wedged in the window, His sweater's been thrown on the floor. His scarf and one ski are beneath the TV, And his pants have been carelessly hung on the door. His books are all jammed in the closet, His vest has been left in the hall. A lizard named Ed is asleep in his bed, And his smelly old sock has been stuck to the wall. Whosever room this is should be ashamed! Donald or Robert or Willie or-- Huh? You say it's mine? Oh, dear, I knew it looked familiar! A Shel Silverstein B Lucille Clifton C Robert Frost D Emily Dickinson
Who is A Shel Silverstein.
100
This figure of speech is used as an analogy between two objects.
What is metaphor.
100
The author most likely includes the first paragraph of the passage to A explain where to find raisins. B show the importance of raisins. C describe how people make raisins. D convince readers to eat more raisins.
What is A explain where to find raisins.
100
Very obvious in an offensive or shameless way. A blatant B debut C aspire D obnoxious
What is A blatant.
200
Go with a bang.
What is very exciting.
200
Last name Frost, first name...
Who is Robert Frost.
200
This is most often used to exaggerate.
What is hyperbole.
200
Which statement from the passage is an opinion? A "It takes about three or four years before new vines bear grapes..." B "Raisins with seeds go through special machines with specific rollers..." C "...seedless-grape cuttings were brought to California by a man named W.B. Thompson." D "...the hot, dry summers and mild winters of the California valleys were perfect for growing grapes."
What is D "...the hot, dry summers and mild winters of the California valleys were perfect for growing grapes."
200
A period of time devoted to a job or some task. A retort B intensify C stint D enroll
What is C stint.
300
Face the music.
What is to accept the unpleasant results of one's actions
300
This famous poet was both an artist and writer and illustrated many of his works.
Who is William Blake.
300
This element is often confused with metaphor.
What is a simile.
300
According to the passage, which step happens after raisins are sent to packing houses? A Raisins are stored in giant sweat boxes. B Raisins are passed over screens to be sized. C Raisins are dried in the sun for ten to fifteen days. D Raisins are placed on large trays between rows of vines.
What is B Raisins are passed over screens to be sized.
300
To scold in a harsh or formal manner. A loath B reprimand C supervise D antagonize
What is B reprimand.
400
Labor love.
What is work that you do that brings you great joy.
400
This poet wrote a famous poem about the house of Bedlam.
Who is Elizabeth Bishop.
400
DOUBLE JEOPARDY A poet uses this when they want to repeat a line or phrase that is important to the meaning of the poem.
What is refrain.
400
According to the passage, which step happens after raisins are sent to packing houses? A Raisins are stored in giant sweat boxes. B Raisins are passed over screens to be sized. C Raisins are dried in the sun for ten to fifteen days. D Raisins are placed on large trays between rows of vines.
What is B Raisins are passed over screens to be sized.
400
Read the following sentence from the passage. "When the grapes are dried to make raisins, they retain about one-fourth of their moisture, ten minerals, and 70 percent of their natural sugars." What does the word retain mean? A keep B reduce C send D release
What is A keep.
500
Give as good as one gets.
What is giving as much as one receives.
500
Double Jeopardy: This poet's work was published posthumously.
Who is Emily Dickinson
500
Which of the following literary elements was most often used by Shakespeare? A personification B simile C metaphor D puns
What is D puns.
500
Constructive Response: In your own words, summarize the process of how grapes become raisins. Include at least three examples from the passage in your response. Be sure to include examples from the beginning, middle, and end of the process.
T To summarize... A Grapes become raisins by... G "" E This shows...
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Heavy and slow-moving. A vigilant B assert C blithe D ponderous
What is D ponderous
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