Figurative Language
Birds of a feather flock together is an example of
a. personification b. hyperbole c. idiom d.simile
What is c, an idiom.
The ________ is one to two words that explain the subject being talked about in a paragraph or section of writing. A. topic B. sentence C. paragraph D. author
A. Topic
All of the following are three main reasons why an author writes a story, EXCEPT to a. inform. b. persuade. c. entertain. d. take up your free time
d. take up your free time
Choose the best summary. Birds can live on average from 7-70 years, depending on the species. So if you are interested in getting a pet bird, be prepared to be responsible for your bird for a long time.
A. Birds eat fruit. B. Birds can live for a long time. C. Birds need to be fed. D. Birds are unique.
B Birds can live for a long time?
Read the passage then answer the question Many people wear black as a sign of morning. In China the color for death is while. People in Turkey wear purple. But everywhere people follow special customs when someone dies. In this paragraph mourning means a. seeing dawn b. feeling sick c. showing joy d. showing sadness
d. showing sadness
"The chocolate candy in the cupboard called to me", is an example of a. idiom b. personification c. metaphor
What is a personification.
The __________ is the overall theme of a paragraph or section of a text. A. paragraph B. sentence C. main idea D. ending
C. main idea
What is it called when the author expresses his opinions and views?
a point of view b. climax c. entertainment
A - point of view
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The candlelit the curtains on fire and burned the house down. Is this an example of: a. Compare/Contrast b. Point of View c. Cause/Effect D.problem and solution
C. cause and effect?
Name 5 types of Figurative language examples
Simile, Metaphor, Personification, Hyperbole, alliteration
Billy always looked forward to them this time of year because of the guitar Festival. Of course, he loved the food, but she really enjoyed the rock and roll music. This year would be the best. Billy had a special opportunity to perform in the talent show.
The author's purpose is to a. entertain. b. persuade. c. inform. d. create a mysterious mood.
a - entertain
Summarizing helps you focus on the most _________points of a story or article.
A. different B. important C. useless D. annoying
B. important
Which of the following is NOT a feature that can be found in nonfiction text?
a) Headings that designate sections of text b) Bullets that indicate a list c) Factual information about a topic d) Conversations between characters
d) Conversations between characters
"Her hair was white as snow", is an example of
a. idiom b. simile c. analogy
a. Simile
If the main idea of a paragraph is that Steve broke his leg, what would be a detail that would support this main idea?
A. Steve and his brother are the same height. B. The doctor said that Steve needed a cast. C. Steve went swimming last week. D. Steve gets hurt a lot
B Steve get hurt a lot
What do you do with aluminum cans? Do you throw them in the trash, or do you recycle when you are finished with them? At the rate we are filling our landfills, we will not have anywhere else to put our trash. If you recycle, you will help the environment. The next time you throw away your Coke can, think about putting it in a recycling bin. Your effort will help save your community. The author's purpose is to a. entertain. b. persuade. c. inform. d. create a mysterious mood.
b - persuade
Hurricanes are strong storms that form over the ocean. Hurricanes bring winds over 74 miles an hour and lots of water. They can cause great damage to buildings and towns. What is the main idea of this paragraph? A. Hurricane winds are very strong. B. Hurricanes cause rain and flooding. C. Hurricanes are powerful storms that form over the sea. D. I have never been through a hurricane before.
C. Hurricanes are powerful storms that form over the sea?
Mr. Murphy was running late this morning. He had a meeting so he couldn’t get the classroom ready on time. His facial expression didn’t look happy. I think he might be frustrated. I can figure out how he is feeling by thinking about what I know and what happened to Mr.Murphy!
(Be careful with this answer)
He is making an interference
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Alaska is the 49th state of the United States. Juneau is the capital of Alaska. Anchorage is Alaska's largest city. Bethel, Nome, and Fairbanks are also cities in Alaska. What is the main idea of this paragraph?
A. My trip to Alaska B. Cities in Alaska C. Alaska is cold. D. Alaska is the 49th state.
B. Cities in Alaska
Tomatoes were once considered poisonous. Some brave people finally took a bite of a tomato, and they survived. Now, we use tomatoes in our salads and sandwiches. Do you ever use tomato sauce or ketchup? These products are made of tomatoes. If it weren't for these brave individuals, you might not be able to enjoy ketchup with your french-fries. The author's purpose is to a. entertain. b. persuade. c. inform. d. create a mysterious mood.
c - inform
This is worth DOUBLE!!!! Josh woke up early on Saturday morning and looked outside the window. The sun was out and it was hot. His dad called to Josh and said, “It is a perfect day, don’t forget to bring a towel!” Josh grabbed a towel and they left the house. Where do you think Josh and his dad were going?
The Pool
You can figure out the meaning of a word that you don’t know by reading the words and sentence/s around the unknown word. This is called using your ___________ ___________.
What is context clues?