Context Clues
Sentence or Fragments
Figurative Language
Passage Genre
Percy Jackson
100
The cat was furious when it couldn’t catch the mouse. What does furious most likely mean?
Angry, upset
100
Question: Is this a fragment or complete sentence?
“Running late for class.”
Answer: Fragment.
100
Question: What type of figurative language?
“The classroom was a zoo.”
Answer: Metaphor.
100
This type of writing tells a story with characters, a setting, and events.
Answer:Narrative
100
Who is the main character in the Percy Jackson series?
Who is Percy Jackson?
200
The explorer trudged through the treacherous jungle, careful not to slip on the wet vines. What does treacherous most likely mean?
Answer: Dangerous, risky
200
Sentence or Fragment :
After the rain stopped.
Fragment.
200
Question: Identify the type:
“She sang like an angel.”
Answer: Simile (uses "like").
200
This type of writing gives facts or teaches the reader about a topic.
Answer:
Informative
200
What is the name of this creature?
Who is Cerberus?
300
The teacher was meticulous when grading the essays, checking every comma and spelling mistake. What does meticulous most likely mean?
Answer: careful, detailed
300
While running through the forest, the wind howled, and the leaves rustled in every direction.
Answer: What is a sentence?
300
Question: Identify the type:
“The leaves danced in the wind.”
Answer: Personification
300
This type of writing tries to convince the reader to do something or believe something.
Answer:
Persuasive
300
What is Medusa known for in Greek mythology, which Percy encounters in the book?
Her gaze can turn people to stone.
400
The scientist’s hypothesis seemed preposterous, but he had evidence to support it. What does preposterous most likely mean?
Answer: Ridiculous, unbelievable
400
Question: The fragment is: Because she forgot her homework.
What does this sentence need to be complete?
a. A subject
b. A predicate (verb and rest of the action)
c. A capital letter
d. A period
Answer: b. A predicate (verb and rest of the action)
400
Question: Identify the type:
“I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.”
Answer: Hyperbole.
400
A student wrote an essay explaining the water cycle step by step. Which genre is it?
Answer: Informative
400
Whose plan was it to steal Zeus’s lightning bolt and frame Percy?
Who is Luke Castellan?
500
Despite the heavy rain, the hikers remained undaunted and continued up the mountain. What does undaunted most likely mean?
Answer: fearless, brave, unafraid
500
While walking to school every morning, because the bus was late.
What is missing to make this a complete sentence?
a. A subject and main verb
b. Capital letters
c. A punctuation mark
d. An adjective
Answer: a. A subject and main verb
500
Question: What type of figurative language?
“Don’t spill the beans about the surprise party.”
Answer: Idiom — “Spill the beans” means to reveal a secret.
500
A commercial says, “Buy this cereal! It’s the healthiest breakfast and everyone loves it!” Which genre is it?
Answer:
Persuasive
500
Which ancient Titan was secretly plotting to rise again and start a war among the gods?
Who is Kronos?