Advertisements such as: Walmart shoppers, buy two for the price of one!
What is persuade?
100
A story that has elements that are not possible, such as dragons, magic, talking creatures, etc.
What is fantasy?
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 fcat 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! or
She's as smart as a barn door!
What is a simile?
200
Two Parts: 1. When an author writes a poem, a novel, a short story, he/she is most likely writing to _________?
What is entertain?
200
A story that has made up characters and story line but usually centers around a event in the past.
What is historical fiction?
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
Sponge Bob said, "Hey there, Kylia!" or
The willow tree whispered, "Sleep well, my prince." or
Charlotte spells a word in her web.
What is personification?
300
Two Parts: 1. This is the emotional feeling the reader gets from the author's choice of words.
What is mood?
300
A story about a real person's life, written by another person.
What is biography?
300
Part 1: 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 ______________?
What is the author's point of view?
400
A story that takes technology and science and pushes beyond what is possible at that moment: aliens, space ships, other planets, etc.
What is science fiction?
400
"It's raining cats and dogs", or "Put the pedal to the metal", or "He got away with murder".
What is an idom?
400
The student replied with a FACETIOUS remark that was not appreciated by the teacher.
a) thoughtful
b) quick
c) inappropriate and flippant
d) sincere
What is inappropriate and flippant?
500
I'm so hungry I could eat a horse! or I've done this a million times already!
What is a hyperbole?
500
Two Parts: 1. This is the author's attitude toward his subject.
What is tone?
500
A story about a real person's life that is written by that person.
What is autobiography
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.
EXAMPLE:
What is an inference?
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 and hard
d) artful