Figurative Language
Meaning of Words
Poetry
Fact or Opinion
Theme
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What does the phrase "as far as the eye could see" mean in the following sentences: Several students wandered tothe overlook. As far as the eye could see, in every direction, all they could see was a mountain range after mountain range rising up into the clouds. a. with a telescope b. a great distance c. very close d. down below
What is b. a great distance
100
Old windmills had to be turned to face the wind in order to produce power. What is the meaning of the word "face" as it is used in this sentence? a. the front part of the head b. have the front toward c. an ugly or funny look d. outward appearance
What is b. have the front toward
100
At times you softly pat the shore As if to reach for more and more And cover the sand in your salty embrace As you come in and out with a steady pace What is the rhyme scheme of this stanza? a. abab b. aabb c. abcd d. aaaa
What is b. aabb?
100
The sun is the largest star in our solar system. Fact or Opinion?
What is fact?
100
The Lion and the Mouse Once when a Lion was asleep a little Mouse began running up and down upon him; this soon wakened the Lion, who placed his huge paw upon him, and opened his big jaws to swallow him. "Pardon, O King," cried the little Mouse: "forgive me this time, I shall never forget it: who knows but what I may be able to do you a turn some of these days?" The Lion was so tickled at the idea of the Mouse being able to help him, that he lifted up his paw and let him go. Some time after the Lion was caught in a trap, and the hunters who desired to carry him alive to the King, tied him to a tree while they went in search of a waggon to carry him on. Just then the little Mouse happened to pass by, and seeing the sad plight in which the Lion was, went up to him and soon gnawed away the ropes that bound the King of the Beasts. "Was I not right?" said the little Mouse. What is the theme for the fable " The Lion and the Mouse"? a. little friends may prove to be great friends b. don't make fun of others c. don't lie
What is a. little friends may prove to be great friends
200
What does the phrase "as hard as a rock" mean in the following sentences: The biscuits were as hard as a rock. a. slick b. sharp c. solid d. cracked
What is c. solid.
200
Earthworms are useful animals. Their burrows help drain the soil and let in air. As an earthworm digs, it eats the soil. What is the meaning of the word "burrows" as it is used in this paragraph? a. digs a hole in the ground (verb) b. holes dug in the ground by an animal (verb) c. digs a hole in the ground (noun) d. holes dug in the ground by an animal (noun)
What is d. holes dug in the ground by an animal (noun)
200
At times you strike with force and power, Attacking the shore for hour upon hour Your angry waves crashing into the sand, Pummeling it heavily with your watery hand. Which of the following is a sensory detail that appeals to the sense of touch? a. crashing b. heavily c. attacking d. watery
What is d. watery?
200
My sister is the friendliest person I know. Fact or Opinion?
What is Opinion?
200
The Ant and the Grasshopper In a field one summer's day a Grasshopper was hopping about, chirping and singing to its heart's content. An Ant passed by, bearing along with great toil an ear of corn he was taking to the nest. "Why not come and chat with me," said the Grasshopper, "instead of toiling and moiling in that way?" "I am helping to lay up food for the winter," said the Ant, "and recommend you to do the same." "Why bother about winter?" said the Grasshopper; we have got plenty of food at present." But the Ant went on its way and continued its toil. When the winter came the Grasshopper had no food and found itself dying of hunger, while it saw the ants distributing every day corn and grain from the stores they had collected in the summer. Then the Grasshopper knew: What is the theme? a. don't be lazy b. it's better to be prepared for what may come c. work hard always
What is b. it's better to be prepared for what may come
300
What does the phrase " a whole new ball game" means in the following sentences: Now he had to do his own work on the ranch, it was easy to see this was going to be a whole new ball game for him. He now had to prepare his own meals and take care of his house. a. a basketball game b. a new way of life c. a new place to live d. the most difficult thing he has ever done
What is d. the most difficult thing he has ever done
300
At first, people used simple pictures to depict objects such as bows and arrows. Then people placed pictures to together express something. What is the meaning of the word "depict" in this paragraph? a.represent b.pick c.detect d.develop
What is a. represent
300
At times you softly pat the shore As if to reach for more and more And cover the sand in your salty embrace As you come in and out with a steady pace At times you strike with force and power, Attacking the shore for hour upon hour Your angry waves crashing into the sand, Pummeling it heavily with your watery hand. List all of the lines using personification in this poem:
Attacking the shore Your angry waves you softly pat the shore
300
That math test was extremely difficult.
What is opinion?
300
What is the theme?
please all, and you will please none
400
"like a pro", is an example of a. idiom b. metaphor c. simile
what is c. simile
400
Last week Janet was cognizant that she wasn't making as much money as she had in the past. What does the word cognizant mean in this sentence? a. concerned b. counted c. business d. realization
What is a. concerned
400
The times I like the best--when you roll with grace, Tumbling forward at a whimsical pace. Rising and falling, dancing and twirling, Stretching up high and suddenly curling. What words help you visualize how the ocean waves are moving?
roll with grace Tumbling forward Rising and falling, dancing and twirling Stretching curling
400
Pick out the fact. a. In America the traffic laws are too strict. b. In America a red traffic light means STOP. c. In America the biggest cars are the safest cars.
What is b?
400
What is the theme?
Honesty is the best policy
500
When the Sarah fell down, she was a rag doll on the floor. What type of figurative language is used in this sentence? a. metaphor b. simile c. hyperbole
What is a. metaphor
500
She was so oblivious to everything that was happening around her, that she didn't even notice her friend Belinda walking right next to her. What is the meaning of the word "oblivious" as it is used in this paragraph? a. angry b. unaware c. distracted d. depressed
What is b. unaware
500
At times you softly pat the shore As if to reach for more and more And cover the sand in your salty embrace As you come in and out with a steady pace At times you strike with force and power, Attacking the shore for hour upon hour Your angry waves crashing into the sand, Pummeling it heavily with your watery hand. The times I like the best--when you roll with grace, Tumbling forward at a whimsical pace. Rising and falling, dancing and twirling, Stretching up high and suddenly curling. In stanza 1, what sensory detail used appeals to the sense of taste?
salty
500
Which of these is an opinion and not a fact? a. Earth is a planet where animals and plants can live. b. Earth is the third planet from the sun. c. Earth is the most beautiful planet.
What is c?
500
The Shepherd's Boy and the Wolf A SHEPHERD-BOY, who watched a flock of sheep near a village, brought out the villagers three or four times by crying out, "Wolf! Wolf!" and when his neighbors came to help him, laughed at them for their pains. The Wolf, however, did truly come at last. The Shepherd-boy, now really alarmed, shouted in an agony of terror: "Pray, do come and help me; the Wolf is killing the sheep"; but no one paid any heed to his cries, nor rendered any assistance. The Wolf, having no cause of fear, at his leisure lacerated or destroyed the whole flock. What is the theme? a. believe in what is the truth b. There is no believing a liar, even when he speaks the truth c. never lie
b. There is no believing a liar, even when he speaks the truth
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