Context Clues
The puppy was very timid, hiding behind its owner and shaking when people came near.
What does timid mean?
Shy
Simile or Metaphor?
The pillow was as soft as a cloud.
Simile
Correct the sentence:
My mom said "Do you need a ride
My mom said, "do you need a ride?"
Why might an author use italicized text in a story?
To show characters thoughts; to emphasize certain things
What is a synonym for aghast?
Surprised, shocked
The room was cluttered, with toys, books, and clothes scattered everywhere.
What does cluttered mean?
Messy
Simile or Metaphor?
She ran like the wind across the field.
Simile
Correct the sentence:
I love going to trader joes in the Fall.
I love going to Trader Joe's in the fall.
Who is the protagonist of a story?
The main character
What is a synonym for the word special?
Unique, amazing, one of a kind
Marcus gave a generous donation, giving much more money than anyone expected.
What does generous mean?
Giving and kind
Simile or Metaphor?
The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.
Simile
Correct the sentence:
I Don't Know where to put my shoes
I don't know where to put my shoes.
What does it mean to respond to a situation?
To act accordingly to what is going on.
What is an synonym for the word bliss?
peace, happiness
The sun began to descend, slowly dropping below the horizon as night came.
What does descend mean?
Move down
Simile or Metaphor?
The classroom was a zoo during recess.
Metaphor
Correct this sentence:
the friends lost the game of uno
The friends lost the game of Uno.
What is rising action in a story?
The events leading up to the problem being solved.
What is an antonym for the word relieved?
Distressed, upset, worried
The once lively playground was now deserted, with no children laughing or playing anywhere.
What does deserted mean?
Empty and quiet
Simile or Metaphor?
The moon was a glowing lantern in the sky.
Metaphor
Correct this sentence:
where are my uggs?
Where are my Uggs?
What is the climax of a story?
Please give BOTH a synonym AND an antonym for the word useful.
Synonym: helpful
Antonym: useless