Figurative Language
Author's Purpose
Test Taking Tips
MISCELLANEOUS
CONTEXT CLUES
100
TWO PARTS: 1. buzz, whoosh!, beep! beep! 2. It's raining cats and dogs! Put the pedal to the metal. He got away with murder.
What is onomatopoeia? What is an idiom?
100
Advertisements such as: Walmart shoppers, buy two for the price of one!
What is persuade?
100
If you eliminate one answer you know is wrong out of 4 possible answers, your odds of guessing the correct answer is _________? If you eliminate 2 answers, your odds are ________?
What is 1 out of 3 or 33.33%? What is 1 out of 2 or 50%?
100
Like, similarly, not unlike, in the same way, also, furthermore are "clue" words which show this?
What are words that show a comparison?
100
Doing well on the final is CONTINGENT upon having a positive attitude and working hard. a) hard work b) dependent c) positive attitude d) contrasted
What is dependent?
200
John laughs like a hyena!
What is a simile?
200
1. When an author writes a poem, a novel, a narrative short story, he/she is most likely writing to _________?
What is entertain?
200
True or false: You can write in the test booklet.
What is true? You SHOULD USE YOUR PENCIL... Write notes, you MUST underline "key" words in the questions, and cross out answers you know are not correct. Increase your odds in guessing - cross out answers you know that are wrong.
200
Unlike, different from, on the other hand, are "clue" words that show what?
What are words that show a contrast?
200
Getting a good night's sleep and eating well would be an EFFICACIOUS thing to do in preparing for a test. a) ill-advised b) strong c) healthy and effective d) unhealthy
What healthy and effective?
300
The willow tree whispered, "Sleep well, my prince." OR The raindrop tickled the branch.
What is personification?
300
Two Parts: 1. This is the emotional feeling the reader gets from the author's choice of words. 2. Example: "The boy wistfully smiled as he reminisced about the easy summer afternoons he spent with his girlfriend beneath the oak tree." What feeling do you get from this?
What is mood? Thoughtful, warmth, fondness, romantic
300
When you annotate your text and "mark it up."
What is close reading?
300
This is a graphic organizer which has two circles that intersect to show similarities and differences.
What is a Venn Diagram?
300
The employee received REMUNERATION for doing the extra work requested by her boss. a) demerit b) money c) scolding d) additional work
What is money?
400
My love is a red, red rose. or He's no prince, he's a pig!
What is a metaphor?
400
Two Parts: 1. Written from the author's perspective is called the author's ______________? 2. T/F: A personal narrative is a story where the author uses the pronouns: I, we, ours, us.....
What is the author's point of view? What is true?
400
Two part question: 1. True or False. You should read the question and first try to think of the answer on your own before reading the 4 possible answers. 2. T/F: If you find the "right" answer, don't take time to read all the other answers - they might confuse you.
What is true? What is false? WHY? 2 or 3 of the answers will be partially true and will seem correct when you first read them. ALWAYS READ ALL FOUR ANSWERS!
400
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!! HOW MUCH DO YOU WANT TO WAGER? stories of gods and goddesses, have been passed down through word of mouth over generations, and include supernatural beings with human emotions and fatal flaws.
What are characteristics of mythology?
400
The student replied with a FACETIOUS remark that was not appreciated by the teacher. a) thoughtful b) quick c) inappropriate d) sincere
What is inappropriate?
500
I'm so hungry I could eat a horse! or I've done this a million times already!
What is a hyperbole?
500
the author's attitude toward his/her subject.
What is tone?
500
When you cannot determine the correct answer, should you skip it and move on or spend time thinking hard and trying to find the right answer?
What is SKIP IT? CIRCLE the question in your text booklet and come back to it later. Move on to the next question - SAVE the harder questions for later.
500
Two Parts: 1. Using your past experience and knowledge and applying it to what an author writes is called making an "educated guess" or this. Based on the information above what can you infer: 2. "As the music started, she took a deep breath, swallowed hard, and slowly walked to her mark in front of the footlights." What's happening?
What is an inference? She's auditioning or performing.
500
While taking a test may be ARDUOUS for some students, for those who believe they can do well, a test can be a breeze. a) easy b) breezy c) difficult d) artful
What is difficult?
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