Figurative Language
Synonyms & Antonyms
Fluency
Sensory Language
Word Meanings
100

What figure of speech is used in the phrase "He's a snake in the grass"?

What is a Idiom?

100

Give a synonym for the word "happy".

What is Glad?

100

Read the paragraph aloud with proper intonation and expression.

The world during the day is very busy. Adults go to work and children go to school. Animals graze in fields and birds are busy flying and searching for food. But what happens when we turn out the lights? Is everyone asleep? The answer is no! There is a whole amazing world that awakens when you and I go to sleep.

100

Name 3 examples of sensory words (e.g. fragrant, screeching)

What is looks, feels, sounds, smells, and taste?

100

Define the word infer?

What is to make an educational guess

200

Explain the meaning of the phrase "It's raining cats and dogs".

What is Raining Hard?

200

Provide an antonym for the word "brave".

What is Scared?

200

Read the sentence fluently without stumbling.

At night, when the temperature drops, they wake up and hunt.

200

Describe a scene using all 5 senses.

Take 1 minute to create a scene

200

Define the word cause?

What is to something that makes something else happen

300

What type of figurative language is used in the phrase "She has a heart of gold"?

What is a metaphor?

300

Give a synonym for the word "big".

What is Large?

300

Read the dialogue between two characters with appropriate pauses and tone.

Emma and Tori were waiting for her at their usual table in Starbucks. “That pink shirt does not complement your coloring,” sneered Tori.  

“Well, good morning to you too, Tori. I’m glad to see that you are your normal, happy self,” replied Angie. 

Ignoring the jab, Tori went on. “Where is Anya? She is never late.” 

“She’ll be here soon,” said Angie, “don’t worry.”

300

Which sense is being used in "the sizzling bacon"?

What is Sound/Hearing?

300

Define the word Visual?

What is an image or picture?

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400

What type of figurative language is used in the phrase "He is as Brave as a Lion"?

What is a Simile?

400

Provide an antonym for the word "victory".

What is Lose?

400

Read the sentence fluently without stumbling

Some experts believe three dimensional screens that can move and allow users to touch what’s being displayed may be an option.

400

Name a way to create imagery in writing.

What is describing with sensory language?

400

Define Natural Disaster?

What is a disaster that is caused by natural forces?

500

Explain the meaning of the phrase "Break a Leg".

What is Good Luck?

500

Give a synonym for the word "furious"

What is Mad?

500

Read the poem aloud with rhythm and pacing.

You pushed me in the hall, Thought I would fall. But that’s not the case, I didn’t lose any face. 

Glared at me during lunch, As if to throw a punch. I decided to stay, I didn’t look away. 

Started that bad rumor, A sick attempt at humor. No-one worth knowing, Believed where it was going. 

Why do you use me, To make yourself look cool? Don’t you realize, I am no fool?

500

How does the phrase "soft as a feather" create imagery?

What is it using the sensory language of feeling?

500

What is the term for a word that has the opposite meaning of another word?

What is an Antonym?

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