Vocabulary
Define: Ecstatic
Extremely happy or excited about something.
“The classroom was as quiet as a mouse.”
What type of figurative language is this?
A. Metaphor B. Simile C. Personification D. Tone
B. Simile
1. Which sentence uses quotation marks and punctuation correctly?
A. “I am ready for the game” said Marcus.
B. “I am ready for the game,” said Marcus.
C. “I am ready for the game, said Marcus.”
D. “I am ready for the game”, said Marcus.
B. “I am ready for the game,” said Marcus.
Define: Curvature
The amount that something is curved or bent instead of straight.
“The old house groaned and creaked throughout the night.”
What type of figurative language is used when the house is described as groaning?
A. Tone B. Personification C. Simile D. Metaphor
B. Personification
Define: Incessantly
Doing something again and again without stopping.
“The sun smiled down on the playground.”
What type of figurative language is this?
A. Simile B. Metaphor C. Personification D. Tone
C. Personification
Which sentence correctly punctuates the dialogue tag?
A. Lily said “I finished my homework.”
B. Lily said, “I finished my homework”.
C. Lily said, “I finished my homework.”
D. Lily said “I finished my homework”!
C. Lily said, “I finished my homework.”
Define: Vise Grips
A type of tool that clamps tightly onto an object and holds it in place.
“I can't believe we won! This is the best day ever!”
What is the tone of this sentence?
A. Angry B. Excited C. Sad D. Worried
B. Excited
Define: Discernible
Something that can be noticed, seen, or understood.
“My little brother is a tornado when he cleans his room.”
What type of figurative language is this?
A. Metaphor B. Simile C. Personification D. Tone
A. Metaphor
Which sentence uses commas correctly in a series?
A. We packed sandwiches chips, apples, and water.
B. We packed, sandwiches, chips, apples and water.
C. We packed sandwiches, chips, apples, and water.
D. We packed sandwiches chips apples and, water.
C. We packed sandwiches, chips, apples, and water.
Define: Oversight
A mistake caused by forgetting to notice or do something; it can also mean watching over something to make sure it is done correctly.
“Dark clouds covered the sky as the wind howled outside the empty house.”
What is the most likely tone?
A. Cheerful B. Silly C. Suspenseful D. Relaxed
C. Suspenseful
Define: Realizaion
The moment when you suddenly understand or figure something out.
The leaves danced in the wind.”
What type of figurative language is this?
A. Simile B. Tone C. Metaphor D. Personification
D. Personification.
Which sentence uses the correct form of the word?
A. The dogs chased it's ball across the yard.
B. The dogs chased its' ball across the yard.
C. The dog chased its ball across the yard.
D. The dog chased it ball across the yard.
C. The dog chased its ball across the yard.
Define:Overseer
A person who watches over a job or group of workers and makes sure the work gets done.
“The test was a piece of cake.”
What does this metaphor mean?
A. The test was easy. B. The test was about baking. C. The test was too long. D. The test was confusing.
A. The test was easy
Define: Spectograph
A device that separates light into different colors or wavelengths so they can be studied.
Her smile was as bright as the sun.”
What type of figurative language is this?
A. Personification B. Metaphor C. Simile D. Tone
C. Simile
Which sentence correctly punctuates a question followed by a dialogue tag?
A. “Where are we going?” asked Ben.
B. “Where are we going,” asked Ben?
C. “Where are we going”? asked Ben.
D. “Where are we going?” Asked Ben.
“Where are we going?” asked Ben.
Define: Charades
A game where players act out words or phrases without speaking while others try to guess what they are acting out. OR, An act, event, or situation that is clearly fake or untrue, yet is presented as if it were genuine.
“Oh great, another rainy day. Just what I needed!”
What is the most likely tone of this sentence?
A. Excited B. Sarcastic C. Peaceful D. Frightened
B. Sarcastic