Context Clues
This type of context clue helps you understand a word by showing what it is similar to.
What is a synonym clue?
Which of these sentences uses the correct subject-verb agreement?
A) "She go to the store."
B) "She goes to the store."
What is B?
The phrase “I’m so hungry I could eat a horse” is an example of which figurative language?
What is hyperbole?
This literary device involves giving human characteristics to non-human things.
What is personification?
The introduction of an argumentative essay should include a statement of this.
What is a claim or position?
In the sentence “The harsh winds made the hike difficult,” you can guess that harsh most likely means:
What is strong or severe?
In the sentence “I have finished my homework,” what is the verb tense?
What is present perfect?
"The classroom was buzzing with excitement." This is an example of:
What is a personification?
A story with a hidden meaning, where characters or events represent something larger, is called:
What is an allegory?
In a persuasive essay, what is the primary purpose of the counterclaim?
What is to acknowledge and refute the opposing argument?
The sentence "Sarah’s grief was apparent when she heard the sad news" helps you understand grief means:
What is deep sadness?
Which part of speech describes a noun and answers questions like which, what kind, or how many?
What is an adjective?
“The wind whispered through the trees” is an example of which type of figurative language?
What is personification?
A sentence like "He was as busy as a bee" uses which literary device?
What is a simile?
This part of the writing process involves reviewing your work to improve its clarity, style, and structure.
What is revising?
If a text says, “The knight wore a gleaming suit of armor,” you can figure out that gleaming means:
What is shining brightly?
What is the direct object in this sentence: “The teacher gave the students homework.”
What is “homework”?
“She had a heart of stone” is an example of which type of figurative language?
What is a metaphor?
In this sentence, "The calm lake reflected the sky like a mirror," the literary device used is:
What is imagery?
When writing a narrative, using this technique allows the writer to include what characters are thinking and feeling.
What is internal dialogue or thought?
In the sentence, “The surge of water flooded the streets,” the word surge most likely means:
What is a powerful forward movement?
Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?
A) “I went to the store; and I bought apples.”
B) “I went to the store; I bought apples.”
What is B?
The phrase "It’s raining cats and dogs" is an example of which type of figurative language?
What is an idiom?
When the author intentionally gives clues about what will happen next, it’s called:
What is foreshadowing?
The conclusion of a research paper should restate the thesis and:
What is summarize the main points?