Context Clues
Literary Comprehension and Elements
Fruit Basket
Figurative Language
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What is the meaning of the word credible in this sentence? His story was not CREDIBLE at all; no one in our group believed him. A) believable B) fasinating C) funny D) scary
What is believable (a)?
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A writer's _____________ or attitude toward his or her subject may described as mocking, disgusted, humorous, or serious. a.) mood b.) emotion c.) outlook d.) tone
What is tone (d)? Tone is a writer's attitude toward his or her subject.
100
Sometimes I wear my knee pads, but I usually go without them. What type of sentence is this? a) complex b) simple c)compound
What is compound?
100
I enjoyed riding the dancing waves while surfing.
What is personification?
100
School rules are important because they set clear expectations, ensure that everyone is safe, and maximize instructional time. What does this statement represent? a.) hook b.) thesis c.) topic sentence d.) supporting sentence
What is a claim (b)?
200
My dad always tells me to stop DAWDLING and hurry up, or we'll be late! a) eagerly b) wastefully c) in a tired manner d) related to the texture
What is a mode of action or behavior (c)? All answer choices define the word course, but in the context of the passage, the only answer that applies is a mode of action or behavior.
200
Which of these sentences would BEST express the main idea of a speech persuading people to participate in a charity softball tournament? A)Softball is a great way to get some much-needed exercise. B)The money raised by the tournament will help local animal shelters. C)The tournament is a fun way to spend time with friends while helping a worthy cause. D)Even if you don’t have any softball experience, you can form a team and participate.
What is c?
200
Please answer true or false. When directly quoting information from a text, be sure to include any additional punctuation( ex. a period) inside of the quotation.
What is true?
200
My grandfather is a grizzly bear when he's hungry!
What is a metaphor?
200
Quotes, figurative language, and questions are all great ways to ______________ my reader. a.) bore b.) distract c.) hook d.) caution
What is hook (c)?
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Excerpt from: I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud William Wordsworth (1804) The waves beside them danced; but they Out-did the sparkling waves in glee: A poet could not but be gay, (15) In such a JOCUND company I gazed--and gazed--but little thought What wealth the show to me had brought: What does jocund mean as used in the poem? a.) jokingly b) pleasantly c.) gently d.) angrily
What is pleasant 9 (b)? Pleasant is the correct answer. Other words in the stanza, such as danced, glee, and gay,help to create a feeling of happiness and pleasure.
300
Look at the visual from "Nadia the Willful" (pg.342). What kind of MOOD or feeling do the details in the image create? a) the red sky creates a fearful mood, and the shadows create a mood of disparity b) The shadowy figures create a mood of loneliness, while the sun makes the scene peaceful c) The dark shadowy figures creates a mood of hopelessness d) no mood is created
What is b?
300
"Money can't buy happiness" is an example of ....
What is a theme?
300
It's raining cats and dogs!
What is an idiom?
300
List 3 important components of an informative essay should include.
What is a hook, thesis, and supporting details?
400
Excerpt from: An Unlikely Heroine Elizabeth Kibler Teresa gasped and sputtered as she ran a final lap around the gym. Most of the other players had already completed the half-mile run; however, Teresa was only now crossing the finish line. The other players had already moved onto ball dribbling and passing drills. Teresa’s older sister, Alisa, tossed the ball adeptly to the other players and expertly shot basket after basket. In paragraph 1, the word adeptly means A) slowly B) hesitantly C) skillfully D) thoughtfully
What is skillfully? Adeptly means skillfully. Alisa is a good player, so she handles the ball skillfully.
400
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRVRxvNYR7Y Watch the movie clip and determine which technique is being used. It is a common literary element that writers use in stories as well. a.) flashback b.) prediction c.) suspense d.) forshadowing
What is forshadowing (d)?
400
Apollo's Tree is written from _____________ point of view.
What is third person omniscient?
400
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers, a peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked. If Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers, where's the peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked?
What is alliteration?
400
Many people believe that allowing students to bring their own electronic devices to school will be a distraction, however, the numerous benefits outweigh such disadvantages. What is the purpose of the transition "however"? a.) to add to claim b.) to counter claim c.) hook d.) conclusion
What is a counter claim (b)?
500
In her haste to get inside the building, the employee left the car door ajar. What is the meaning of the word ajar?
What is opened?
500
Arachne's disobedience in challenging the GOD represents what type of character conflict.
What is person vs. society?
500
Dialogue, appearance, thoughts, reactions, and a narrator's direct comments are all methods of ______________.
What is characterization?
500
Write your own simile.
Multiple answers will be accepted.
500
Answer the following question using the R.A.C.E. strategy. Why might Daphne be described as obstinant? How does this determine her fate?
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