Question Stem Words
Figurative Language
Context Clues
EOG Procedures
Random
100

Using background knowledge and information from the text to determine something the author does not state directly.

What is an inference?

100
"Her vigor flows like tied into my blood." What type of figurative language is this?
What is simile?
100
What is connotation?
What is the way a word makes you feel (positive, negative, neutral)?
100

When should you hit the end test button?

What after the test administrator/teacher has seen your screen and says it is okay?

100
Though Joseph was the true king, his uncle USURPED the throne and was now ruling the land quite cruelly. What is the meaning of USURPED in this context?
What is take away, steal?
200
Impact means to...
What is affect, influence, or change?
200
He says in Spanish, "You are my diamond." What type of figurative language is this?
What is metaphor?
200
When around his coworkers, Alan said that he agreed with the boss's new policy, but his CANDID opinion was that it would drive away customers. What is the meaning of the word CANDID in this context?
What is honest, real, authentic?
200

The entire test is completed on a

What is computer?

200
To establish means to...
What is to set up or to suggest?
300
When an author hints at what is coming next in the story, that is called...?
What is foreshadowing?
300
"The fog comes on little cat feet." What type of figurative language is this?
What is metaphor?
300
Angela did not want to go to the party. She wanted to study for the exam, but her sister nagged her so much that Angela finally ACQUIESCED and agreed to go. What is the meaning of ACQUIESCED?
What is to give in?
300

What are you allowed to work on BEFORE the test starts?

What is nothing

300
What does dialogue mean?
What is conversation?
400

Language not meant to be taken literally, but is used to make a point or change the tone of something.

What is figurative language?
400
What type of figurative language gives human characteristics to inanimate objects?
What is personfication?
400

A ______________ is a clue or hint used to determine the meaning of an unknown word or phrase.

What is a context clue?

400
What are you allowed to do AFTER the test?
What is read, sleep, rest quietly?
400

Type of text that gives you important information that you need to know.

What is informational text?

500
A sound argument is supported by two things. What are they?
What is claims and evidence?
500
"We wear the mask that grins and lies." What type of figurative language is this?
What is personification?
500
Bruce did not want to help clean up the trash by the river, but the principal told him that since he chose to skip class on Friday, his participation in the event would be COMPULSORY. What is the meaning of COMPULSORY in this context?
What is required, mandatory, not optional?
500

How long do you have for the ELA T?

What is 2 hours plus one additional if needed?

500

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What is the EOG?

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