Figurative Language
Test-Taking Strategies
Reading
Writing
Random Facts
100
Define simile
a comparison using like or as
100
Where should you go to first when you begin your test?
Questions
100
Define theme
central message or idea of a text or author.
100
Define claim
The author's position
100
How many letters are in the alphabet?
26
200
Example:
The sandwich is calling my name.
personification
200
What should you use for any misunderstood words or terms?
dictionary
200
What is the difference between tone and mood?
Tone = author
Mood = audience
200
What should always be used to support your argument?
Text evidence
200
What is the capital of Texas?
Austin
300
List the 5 things imagery refers to:
5 senses: see, touch, taste, hear, smell
300
How do you start to analyze questions?
highlight key terms
300
Make an inference on what is occurring in the image with SPECIFIC evidence:
Image of Ohio State winning the 2025 National Championship
300
What is the image examples of?
Transitions
300
How many weeks in a year?
52
400
Provide an example of symbolism
Based on student response.
400
By analyzing questions, what do you create for yourself?
A purpose for reading.
400
Read the passage and identify tone words:
The old, creaky house stood alone on the hill, its windows dark and vacant, like empty eyes staring out at the desolate landscape. A cold wind whistled through the cracked wood, whispering tales of forgotten memories and echoing with a sense of eerie loneliness.
The old, creaky house stood alone on the hill, its windows dark and vacant, like empty eyes staring out at the desolate landscape. A cold wind whistled through the cracked wood, whispering tales of forgotten memories and echoing with a sense of eerie loneliness.
400
What is the difference between an SCR and an ECR?
SCR = paragraph
ECR = essay
400
Riddle:
What has many rings but no fingers?
Tree, or phone
500
Explain the figurative language example (term and meaning):
My mom has a heart of gold.
Metaphor, my mom has a big heart.
500
List the process for prompt breakdown.
1. Highlight key terms
2. Create a question
3. Answer using words from the prompt.
500
Draw and label the plot diagram
500
How should you answer an SCR?
A - Answer the prompt
B - Best Evidence
E - Explain
500
List the 7 continents of Earth
Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America.