Figurative Language
Parts of Speech
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This type of figurative language makes a comparison using the words LIKE or AS
What is a simile?
100
This is a person, place, thing, or idea. An example is "dog."
What is a noun?
100
I would recommend this book to any fifth or sixth grader because it has non-stop action, interesting characters, and a QUICKER pace. A. quickest B. quickly C. quick D. correct as is
C. quick
100
Tonia is writing a report on sloop sailboats. Which source would have the best information for her report? A. an Internet article that mentions sloops B. a brochure for sailing from a travel agency C. a fictional story about an adventure in a sailboat D. an encyclopedia article with facts about different types of sailboats.
D. an encyclopedia article with facts about different types of sailboats.
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Readers can tell this story is written in the 1st person point of view because it A. is a story based on real events B. has a plot with a setting, characters, and a conflict C. includes dialogue between some of the characters D. is told by a character who reveals what she is thinking.
D
200
This figure of speech makes a direct comparison between two things without using the words LIKE or AS.
What is a metaphor?
200
This part of speech is an action, occurrence, or state of being. "Stomp" is an example.
What is a verb?
200
Adam was REAL brave, and faced possible death, while hoping to find out if his father was alive or dead. F. really G. realistically H. realize J. correct as is
F. really
200
A student is writing a report about the geography of TN. Which source would provide the most reliable information for the report? A. a city guide who drives a tour bus and speaks about TN's lands B. a student at the local college who is majoring in geography. C a TN native who collects rock and dirt samples from the region. D. a professor who teachers TN geography at the local college.
D.
200
I was always hungry as a lion after soccer practice. Which literary device is used in this sentence? F. simile G. personification H. Hyperbole J. metaphor
F
300
This type of figurative language gives human characteristics to animals or objects.
What is personification?
300
This part of speech describes (or modifies) a noun. An example is "awesome."
What is an adjective?
300
While they were watching from the boat, the Japanese started bombing THAT. F. him G. it H. there J. his
G. it
300
Which of these would best help convince the 5th grade teachers to help the students with the literary magazine? F. samples of literary magazines from other schools G. the poetry and fiction submissions already received H drawings and paintings that might be published in the magazine. J. a list of students and teachers who have expressed interest in helping.
J
300
When I had a PANG of hunger, I would take a deep breath in and try to relax. What is the meaning of the word? A. bite B. feeling C. smell D. moment
B.
400
This type of figurative language is an intentional (and extreme) exaggeration.
What is hyperbole?
400
This part of speech modifies (describes) any other part of speech, but is usually used to modify a verb. This part of speech usally ends in -ly.
What is an adverb?
400
Read this sentence from the passage. There are many different VARIETIES of sailboats. What is a synonym for the word above. A. types B. colors C. purposes D. sails
A. types
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Which option would most help the reader understand how plastics are made? A. a video of a scientist explaining his work as he creates plastic B. a picture of some of the products made from plastic C. a list of the chemicals used in most plastics D. a video showing what happens at a plastic recycling plant
A.
400
I could really relate to Arthur, and I wished the book would'nt end. Choose the correct way to write the word. A wouldnt' B woul'dnt C wouldn't D correct as is
C
500
This is the repetition of a consonant sound at the beginning of words.
What is alliteration?
500
This part of speech links nouns, pronouns and phrases to other words in a sentence. "Under" is an example.
What is a preposition?
500
Leaf is to tree as feather is to ____________ F. pillow G. nest H. hat J. bird
J. bird
500
List the three types of citations.
Periodical, Book, Website
500
Roses and onions! Arthur CANT understand it, at first. F. can not G. can't H. cant' J. correct as is
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