Key Terms
Figurative Language
Word Meanings
Practice Questions
100
This word means to convince someone to believe your viewpoint.
What is persuade?
100

"Buzz!" The bee whirled through the air. This is an example of:

Onomatopoeia

100

What do you think this word means?


Ever since he lost his job, Nick has been very morose.

sad, down
100

Based on the prefix pre-, what do you think prehistoric means?

Before history
200
This term means to give the reason the article/poem/story was written.
What is author's purpose?
200

The rock lazed on the shore as the river flowed by. This is an example of:

Personification
200

If you argue with the commander, he might punish you for your impudence.

disobedience
200

What is the main purpose the author wrote There Will Come Soft Rains?

To warn people about the future and technology
300
This term means to give the meaning and key points of the story or article in a "short but sweet" way using as few words as possible.
What is summarize?
300

The train went by like a wall of thunder. This is an example of:

A simile

300

By saving his allowance, John was able to amass enough money to go on vacation.

collect
300
The sky was as blue as a robin's egg is an example of what literary device?
Simile
400
This is the term used when you point out all of the similarities and differences between two ideas.
What is compare and contrast?
400

I could hear popping and crackling as mom dropped the bacon in the frying pan, and soon the salty, greasy smell wafted over to me. This is an example of:

Imagery

400

If you are not conspicuous with your gum-chewing, Miss B won't notice.

obvious
400
What is a dystopia?
A futuristic society that seems perfect but is seriously flawed
500
This term means to point something out based on what you read that was not said directly in the text.
What is infer/draw conclusions?
500

As I made my way home from the game, the curtain of night was being drawn. This is an example of:

A metaphor.

500

The cat showed his guile when he lured the mouse out of the burrow with cheese.

slyness
500

"Therefore, it was important to have certain implements in the house to help [people] stay warm during winter."

Based on this quote, what does implements mean?

tools
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