Using Context Clues to Determine the Definition
If the lightbulb is too dim to illuminate the room, it should be replaced.
light up
"in a few words, he gave us a CONCISE version of Chapter 10"
brief
"ticked," "sizzled"
Onomatopoeia
The stars danced in the night.
What is personification?
Which is the longest river in the world?
The Nile
We do not like how the animals in the circus are treated, so our plan is to boycott the circus.
refuse to support
The drunk driver became increasingly BELLIGERENT with the police officers when they tried to pull him over.
hostile/eager to fight/aggressive
“I have a million things to do today”
Hyperbole
The slithering snake stalked the small children.
Alliteration
Which continent is the Sahara Desert located on?
Africa
The company had to demolish the building to make room for the new parking lot.
destroy
Peter and his crew had a MONOTONOUS task: night and day they monitored the grounds for sounds of tunneling.
repetitive, lacking in variety
“Her eyes were shining stars”
metaphor
He was as fast as a cheetah.
Simile
In what year did the United States declare its independence?
1776
Jane is an ambitious student who spends all her free time studying so she can get good grades.
someone who works hard and is driven to succeed
If we didn't pack enough provisions for our trip we can always buy some when we get there?
supplies
“jumbo shrimp,”
Oxymoron
Bless your heart.
idiom
What shape is a stop sign?
octagon
It's MANDATORY to come to school when you are 13 years old.
required
"I consider myself warm and friendly, but I act cool and ALOOF with other people."
not friendly, uninterested
"Costs an arm and a leg."
What's an idiom?
He was a hurricane when he entered the room.
What is a metaphor?
Which app is known for short-form videos and was developed in China?
Tik Tok