Figurative Language
Which literary term is indicated through the sentence: The water was as clear as glass.
Simile
What is the term for the people or animals within a story or play?
Characters
Andrew grew six inches taller over the summer break. "Andew" represents which part of speech?
(Proper) Noun
The Reading & Writing Section of the SAT is divided into how many modules?
2
Cardinal
Which term means a figure of speech that uses extreme exaggeration
hyperbole
What is the term for the main idea or message of a story?
Theme
Anywhere a mouse can go is considered a...
Preposition
Which should be read first, the questions or the passage?
The questions!
Bloomington, Indiana
What type of figurative language device is being used in the following sentence: "She blossomed in her new job"
Metaphor
What is the term for a hint to what will happen later in a story?
Foreshadow
Identify the pronouns: Your brother hit my mom’s car with his baseball.
Your, My, His
When asked what a word mostly means as used in the text, what should students use to help them find the answer?
Context Clues
Indiana became a state in what year?
1816
Which term means a word that imitates the sound it represents?
Onomatopoeia
What is the term for when the reader knows something that the characters do not know?
Dramatic Irony
Which word is an adverb? I quickly learned to ride a bicycle with my friend's help.
Quickly
If a question asks, “What is the primary purpose of the third paragraph” What skill is being tested?
Understanding of Text Structure
Who is a current student at Indiana University and most recently, was awarded the Heisman trophy for football?
Fernando Mandoza
Which term means to refer to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art.
Allusion
Plot
Which word is an adjective? I was disappointed with the summer blockbusters this year.
Summer
What is the purpose of the transition here: The school implemented a later start time to help students get more sleep; as a result, many students reported feeling more alert during first period.
Cause & Effect
Who is the current Governor of Indiana?
Mike Braun