Vocabulary
Text Structures and Writing Strategies
Reading Comprehension
Understanding Literature
Language Conventions
100
Fame is a bee It has a song-- It has a sting-- Ah, too, it has a wing This poem is an example an idiom, an analogy, a metaphor or a simile?
What is a metaphor
100
In what kind of text would you look up election results?
What is a newspaper.
100
In the following example, say who the author is bias towards: Petroleum companies should be allowed to drill for oil. The concerns of environmentalists are exaggerated.
What is bias towards petroleum companies
100
Which of the following would be the best match to this description: "A brief work of fiction with imaginary characters and events. Often there is a single character or a limited number of characters. The plot may center on one event." A. Novella B. Novel C. Short Story D. Essay
What is C. Short Story
100
Is the following sentence in a passive voice or an active voice? The ball was thrown to me.
What is passive voice
200
If the word like were in the first line (Fame is LIKE a bee), the poem would be a ___________. Fame is a bee It has a song-- It has a sting-- Ah, too, it has a wing.
What is a simile.
200
Where would your mom look if she wanted to cut down on food costs?
What is grocery store ads
200
In the following example, say who the author is stereotyping: Women drivers must be banned from out city streets and highways! They talk on their cell phones and put on eye makeup while driving.
What is women drivers
200
Which answer would be the best match to the following definition: "A brief prose discussion of a limited topic. Can be serious. Its purpose is to argue or explain. An informal version can be personal, and may include some elements of humor. Its purpose is to entertain." A. Novel B. Essay C. Novella D. Short Story
What is B Essay
200
Complete the sentence using a pronoun. The girls went to a movie together, and ________ all liked it.
What is they
300
Serena made a pig of herself by taking three servings of mashed potatoes and two desserts. What is the meaning of this idiom?
What is ate a lot of food.
300
State Poison Center 800-333-1333 Coast Guard 230-641-7650 State Police 230-660-2359 Mrs. G 530-541-6404 x222 Who would you call if you were in a boating accident?
What is the coast guard
300
What must be done before making any adjustments to the picture? To make any adjustments to the picture, first press the MENU button and highlight VIDEO. Then press select. *To adjust the contrast, highlight PICTURE. Press the up arrow button to increase picture contrast. Press the down arrow to decrease picture contrast. Press SELECT.
What is press menu, highlight video, press select.
300
Describe what a plot is
What is a story line with series of related events.
300
Explain what a noun is and give an example
What is a person, place, thing or idea
400
Complete the following analogy: tuna: sandwich: : pepperoni: __________
What is pizza
400
Choose the best answer for the following definition: An __________ is a short story about an event or incident. A. Anecdote B. Description C. Fact D. Example
What is anecdote
400
What is the author's point of view? On Tuesday, voters in District #93 go to the polls. We are at a turning point. Please vote for Proposition 1 to increase property taxes. If the proposal is defeated, the school board will be forced to eliminate 20 twenty full-time teaching positions.
What is to pass proposition 1 and increase property taxes.
400
What happens at the very beginning of a story? Hint: the characters have to overcome this throughout the story. A. Rising Action B. Conclusion C. Turning Point D. Conflict E. Falling Action
What is D. Conflict
400
Rewrite the following sentence using correct capitalization: jack's father fought in kuwait during the gulf war.
What is Jack's father fought in Kuwait during the Gulf War.
500
Since Aretha made the cheerleading squad, she has been on cloud nine. What is the meaning of this idiom?
What is she is happy
500
Choose the best answer for the following definition: A ________ tells how something looks, feels or acts A. Example B. Fact C. Description D. Anecdote
What is description
500
To adjust the contrast what do you highlight? To make any adjustments to the picture, first press the MENU button and highlight VIDEO. Then press select. *To adjust the contrast, highlight PICTURE. Press the up arrow button to increase picture contrast. Press the down arrow to decrease picture contrast. Press SELECT.
What is picture
500
What is the theme of this description? Number the Stars by Lois Lowry: Annemarie shows bravery when the Nazi soldiers arrive in Denmark in 1943. The jewish people are threatened and Annemarie helps a family escape to safety.
What is bravery or survival
500
Add a comma to the sentences where needed: Mom has enough flour but she needs four eggs to make the cake. My mom asked me "How many eggs do I need again?"
What is Mom has enough flour, but she needs four eggs to make the cake. My mom asked me, "How many eggs do I need again?"
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