Context Clues
Figurative Language
Central Idea
Theme
Mystery
100
Justin liked his new laptop computer because it was light and PORTABLE. He took it with him everywhere! What does PORTABLE mean? a) small b) movable c) high-tech
B
100
The moon winks at me every night.
What type of figurative language is this?
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Personification
D. Hyperbole
C
100
B
100
A
100
What should you do to prepare for your diagnostic?
A. Go to sleep on time and get some rest
B. Eat a good breakfast the morning of
C. Reassure yourself you have worked super hard and get excited to show the test what you know!
D. All of the above
D
200
Sophia could smell the AROMA of freshly baking bread as soon as she walked into the kitchen. What does AROMA mean? a) scent b) sound c) stink
A
200
Life is a roller coaster that everyone has to go through
What type of figurative language is being used?
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Personification
D. Hyperbole
B
200
D
200
C
200
D
300
Alex was COMPENSATED for the yard work he had done over the summer. He spent the money he had earned on a new bike. What does COMPENSATED mean? a)thanked b) complimented c) paid
C
300
What type of figurative language is being used?
"When World War II ends, Shetterly writes “The war had been a freight train, traveling headlong at top speed."
A. Simile B. Metaphor C. Alliteration D.Personification E. Hyperbole
B
300
D
300
D
300
A
400
Khloe was shocked when she learned about the SENSELESS killing of thousands of buffalos by settlers in the early 1800's. What does SENSELESS mean?
400
What type of figurative language is being used?
"But the darkness pressed against her and she couldn’t summon her voice."
A. Simile B. Metaphor C. Alliteration D. Personification E. Hyperbole
D
400
B
400
A
400
C
500
The black plague swept through Europe in the Middle Ages killing millions of people. In some villages, half the population PERISHED. What does PERISHED mean? Give the context clues from the sentences that helped you determine the meaning. a) got sick b) died c) escaped
B
500
What is the purpose of the personification being used in this sentence:
"But the darkness pressed against her and she couldn’t summon her voice."
Answers may vary
500
A and B
500
C
500
Which test taking strategies will you use on your iReady diagnostic?
A. Take my time
B. Refer back to the stories for evidence
C. Double check my answers
D. All of the above
D