Common Test Questions & Vocab
Teacher Trivia
Reading
Figurative Language
Key Terms
100
What is the THEME of a story?
the message, moral or lesson
100

Which teacher had braces from 2nd grade to 7th grade? 

Mr. Kearse

100
What are at least 2 things you should do BEFORE reading each passage?
1. Read the directions 2. Read the questions you will have to answer. 3. Read the title of the article, story or poem 4. Read the subheadings 5. Look at any pictures and captions
100

The rain seemed like an old friend who had finally found us. What type of figurative language is used in this sentence?

A) simile
B) personification
C) metaphor
D) onomatopoeia  

Personification

100

Define the term:

CLAIM

A statement or argument that can be supported with evidence.

200

"Which sentence from the article best reveals the author's POINT OF VIEW?" The authors "point of view" means the author's __________

perspective, viewpoint, opinion

200

Which teacher put their dog in the fridge when they were 5? (The dog survived)

Ms. Acevedo

200
True or False: you shouldn't chunk and code the passages as you read because it is distracting and wastes time.
FALSE! You SHOULD annotate the text because it helps you better understand what you are reading and will help you answer the questions. Also, the test is not timed, so you can take as long as you need to!
200

The baby was like an octopus, grabbing for everything in sight. What type of figurative language is used in this sentence? 

A.) Simile

B.) Metaphor

Simile

200

Define the term:

EVALUATE

Examine and judge carefully.

300
"Which of the sentences from the passage best supports the author’s central idea?" In this question the word best tells me that all the answer choices could be _____________, but I have to find the ______________ answer.
correct best
300

Which teacher puts honey on their chicken tenders?

Mr. Elsenbeck

300
What are at least 3 things you can do to annotate/code the passages you are reading?
1. Underline or highlight important words and sentences. 2. Circle words you don't know and use context clues to try to figure out what the words mean. 3. Write questions and notes in the margins.
300

Give an example of a HYPERBOLE

an extreme exaggeration

300

Define the term:

SEQUENCE

The order in which things happen or events take place. 

400

"Which of the following details least supports the central idea of the passage?" In this question I have to find the answer choice that does NOT really ______________the central idea.

support

400
Which teacher thinks pineapple does not belong on pizza?

Ms. Gagnon

400

Why should you underline or circle key words in the questions?

To help you understand EXACTLY what each question is asking you and help you know what to focus on when you read the passage. The questions are often tricky and if you don't read them carefully and focus on the key words you might make a careless mistake when answering the question!

400

Give an example of Alliteration.

Sally sold seashells by the sea shore

400

Define the term:

CONTRIBUTE

Add to, or help

500

"What do the character’s actions in paragraph 3 REVEAL about him?" The word reveal means ______________.

show, uncover, unveil

500
Which teacher used to eat garlic pizza with chocolate ice cream in elementary school?

Ms. King

500

I got a vicarious thrill watching you on the diving board.

What does vicarious mean?

A.) Shared

B.) Unpleasant

C.) Adventurous 

D.) Evil

Adventurous 

500

"Crash!" "Boom" "Pow!" are examples of which time of figurative language? YOU MUST SPELL THE WORD CORRECTLY!

Onomatopoeia

500

Define the term:

SYNTHESIZE

To combine, to blend

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