ELA
This type of figurative language happens when you give human qualities to something that is not a person
Personification
This is the thin, outermost layer of the Earth where we live.
the crust
This is the difference between the greatest and least numbers in a data set
Range
The Neolithic Revolution was characterized by the
change from a nomadic hunter/gatherer lifestyle to settled farming
growth of iron tool-making technology
migration of early peoples to the Americas
The decline of large empires
change from a nomadic hunter/gatherer lifestyle to settled farming
Carla insisted that she only added an INFINITESIMAL amount of sugar to the iced tea. In reality, she added several huge scoops!
a. delicious c. disgusting
b. large d. tiny
tiny
The main message in a literature piece
theme
This theory explains how Earth's plates move and cause earthquakes, mountains, and volcanoes.
plate tectonics
This is the set of all possible input values (usually x-values) for a function.
Domain
One effect of the growth of civilizations was:
farmers settled in river valleys
complex governments were created
more cities were built in fertile valleys
an increased number of people became farmers
complex governments were created
When the town was damaged by the hurricane, the government sent money to help AMELIORATE the situation.
a. improve c. reverse
b. worsen d. increase
improve
When a character struggles against society, nature, or another character.
external conflict
This term describes the long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities like burning fossil fuels.
global warming
This describes the interval on a graph where the y-values get larger as the x-values move from left to right.
Increase
Why was the development of government necessary in early cities such as Ur?
Performance of religious affairs and duties
Maintenance of order among soaring populations
Preservation of the caste system
To keep control of people as populations decreased
Maintenance of order among soaring populations
The secretary frowned and hastily told us where to find Mr. Green’s office. Thankfully, Mr. Green was much more cheerful than his DOURd employee.
a. kind c. busy
b. unfriendly d. hard-working
unfriendly
The use of hints or clues to suggest what will happen later.
foreshadowing
This process turns water vapor into liquid water, forming clouds
condensation
This term describes when a quantity decreases by the same percentage over equal time intervals.
Decay
Which statement best summarizes a major belief of the Enlightenment Period in European History?
No living creature should be killed
Every person is born to serve the state
Individual achievement and dignity are of great importance
The scientific method poses a dangerous challenge to established knowledge
Individual achievement and dignity are of great importance
Since he didn’t study, Jerome was completely FLUMMOXED by the questions on his science test. He had no idea what some of the questions were even asking!
a. excited c. unsurprised
b. upset d. confused
confused
A comparison using “like” or “as.”
simile
This force keeps planets in orbit around the sun.
gravity
The change in Y over the change in X
slope
The primary purpose of the Magna Carta (1215) was to:
Limit the power of King John
Justify the Glorious Revolution
Install Oliver Cromwell as dictator
Charter the British East India Company
Limit the power of King John
Markus was ABASHED and embarrassed when we told him we knew he was lying.
a. angry c. ashamed
b. worried d. serious
ashamed