Figurative Language
The sentence below is an example of a...
My brother's blanket felt like a puppy's fur coat when I brushed it with my hand.
A. Metaphor
B. Simile
C. Alliteration
D. Personfiication
B. Simile
Realistic Fiction
What is a primary text structure of poetry? Choose 2 answers.
A. Paragraphs and sentences
B. Stanzas
C. Stage Directions
D. Rhythm
B and D
What is the mood of the passage? What words and phrases in the passage below best show the mood?
The Jones family packed up the car. "Let's go! We don't want to be late for our adventure!" Mr. Jones shouted. Carter, who was only 5, ran to the car dragging his suitcase. He jumped in the backseat laughing and Mrs. Jones buckled him in. Janet, his sister, got in next to him. "How long will it take to get there! I can hardly wait!" she said as she buckled in her seat.
The mood is exciting because of words like "adventure", "jumped in laughing", and "can hardly wait."
What does the word clenched mean in the sentence below?
Jonathan clenched his jaw and his fists while he waited for his teacher to call out his name for his test score.
A. Grab onto something quickly
B. Breathe slowly
C. Bite down on
D. Hold tightly
D. Hold tightly
The sentence below is an example of a...
My cousin caught the ball even though he is quite clumsy.
A. Simile
B. Personification
C. Onomatopoeia
D. Alliteration
D. Alliteration
How do you know the passage below is a myth?
The thunder cracked. Aliniah looked up to the sky. The clouds became dark. "I'm sorry," she begged. "I will never upset the gods again!" She began to cry and tears streamed down her face. Suddenly, Apollo, the goddess, was standing behind her.
There are gods and goddesses.
is the text below an example of prose, poetry, or drama? How do you know?
The grass was green
Like the leaves before they turn
In the spring.
Summer.
This is poetry because it has lines and stanzas.
How would you describe the character of Jessica below? What evidence of the characters actions and dialogue helped you to make that inference?
Franny stayed after class to ask the teacher a question, but now of course she was late! She quickly turned the corner after math and ran right into Jessica, the most popular girl in school. "I'm so sorry!" said Franny. "Are you kidding me?" shouted Jessica in response. "You almost made me break my ankle, you annoying nerd!" "It was an accident. I was just rushing from math class and..." Jessica rolled her eyes. " Just stop, I'm already spending enough time talking to a dork like you. Jessica shoved Franny out of the way and walked past her. "You will be hearing from my family lawyer if that happens again!" she said as she began walking down the hallway.
Many answers
What does admonished mean in the sentence below?
The teacher admonished the student for looking out the window when he should have been taking his test.
A. Criticized
B. Praised
C. Explained
D. Listened
A. Criticized
Read the passage below and identify the figurative language used in it.
I have never been to a stadium before. Typically, I just watch football on the TV. This weekend was different though! My dad announced that we would be going to a real football game. I shrieked when I found out! I can already imagine the whoops coming from the fans when our team scores.
How is a biography different from an autobiography?
A biography tells about someone else's life but an autobiography tells about the author's life.
What text structures lets you know the type of writing below? 2 answers.
Mom: Get down here now! (yelling)
Maria: (looking around nervously) I'm coming! Give me a minute!
Mom: Good.
(Maria walks down the stairs and finds her mother standing with arms crossed)
I don't want to impede your progress on the assignment, I just want to ensure you know how to complete it.
A. Slow
B. Explain
C. Improve
D. Exaggerate
A. Slow