Figurative Language
Idioms
SOL Reading Strategies
SOL Question Strategies
SOL Question Types
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"I slept like a log" is an example of this figure of speech.
What is Simile.
100
This lawn idiom means that you always want what you do not have.
What is "The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence"
100
Before you even read a passage on the SOL, you should always do this.
What is "Look at the title and pictures to make a prediction."
100
This answer choice is close to the right answer, but is not the best answer.
What is "The Distractor."
100
This type of question requires you to simply go back to the text and find an answer.
What is "Finding Details," or "Level One Question."
200
"He is a brick" is an example of this figure of speech.
What is Metaphor.
200
This idiom means "to be in trouble," and has to do with the temperature of water.
What is "To be in hot water."
200
Three things that you should always do while reading a passage on the SOL are:
What is "1. Highlight, 2. Break the passage into sections, and 3. Summarize"
200
Another name for eliminating answers that are obviously wrong.
What is "Slash the Trash."
200
This type of question requires you to make an educated guess based on what it says in the text.
What is Inference Question.
300
This figure of speech gives human characteristics to something that is not human.
What is Personification.
300
This idiom means that something is the best, and references a common baked good.
What is "That takes the cake."
300
These are the important details to look for when reading a narrative story passage.
What is "Somebody-Wanted-But-So."
300
"Referring to the text" is a strategy that means this.
What is "Go back to the text to look for the answer."
300
This type of question asks you to reconsider the whole passage before answering it.
What is "Summarizing" or "Drawing Conclusions."
400
The Rice Crispies slogan, "Snap, Crackle, Pop" gives an example of this figure of speech.
What is Onomatopoeia.
400
This idiom means to fool someone, and references a product that comes from sheep.
What is "Pull the wool over one's eyes."
400
These are the important details to look for when highlighting an informational or non-fiction passage.
What is "Who, what, when, where, why, and how."
400
This word means the amount of time you can maintain focus on a test before you need a break.
What is "Test taking stamina," or "Test taking endurance"
400
This type of question could include "root" questions, analogies, or "context" questions.
What is a "Word Question," or "Word Solving Question"
500
This figure of speech is an exaggeration, as in, "My backpack weighs a thousand pounds."
What is Hyperbole.
500
This meterological idiom is used to mean "not feeling well."
What is "Under the weather."
500
When encountered with this type of reading passage, you should always clarify, "Who made this?", "What is the purpose?", and "Who was it written for?"
What is a Flyer or Advertiesement.
500
Always do this first when you read an SOL question.
What is "Clarify what the question is asking," or "Rephrase the question."
500
This type of question requires that you create a bridge sentence to solve it.
What is Analogy.
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