Figurative Language
Parts of a Book
Synonyms and Antonyms
Author's Purpose
Vowel Sounds/Context Clues
100
The boy was as fast as a cheetah as he raced down the field. What type of figurative language is this?
What is a simile
100
If I were reading a chapter in my science book and wanted to know the meaning of the word "photosynthesis", where would I look?
What is the glossary
100
These are examples of what beautiful/ravishing
What is synonyms
100
Dogs are great animals! Everyone should buy a dog! They are much more fun than cats. What is the author's purpose?
What is persuade
100
Bone Which of these words has the same sound as bone? A. shore B. Join C. Loan
What is C.
200
My mother was angry when she found out I had lied about the C I made on my test. She was a lion as she roared at me. What type of figurative language is being used in these sentences?
What is a metaphor
200
Here is a sample index: Cannons 33,38,43,56 Civil War 35,38,43 Confederacy 33-50, 58, 63 Where could I find information about the Confederate States of America?
What is on all of the pages that the confederacy would be discussed
200
These are examples of what: hideous/disgusting
What is synonyms
200
Dinosaurs became extinct thousands of years ago. Today, we have proof of these creatures because of archaeological digs. Archaeologists have found dinosaurs bones deep within the earth. During these digs, the bones are dug up and then restored. What is the author's purpose in writing this?
What is inform
200
Which of the following words has the same vowel sound as streak? A. bear B. fence C. meet
What is C
300
My mother swore she could spit nails she was so angry at me! I didn't know how to respond to such an exaggeration. What type of figurative language is being used in these sentences?
What is hyperbole
300
Table of Contents Chapter 1- Introduction to Bread Making Chapter 2- Breads all over the world Chapter 3- Dessert Breads Chapter 4- Diet Breads If I wanted to find information about breads that I can eat when I am trying to lose weight, where would I look?
What is Chapter 4
300
These are examples of what: extravagant/plain
What is antonyms
300
It was a dark and stormy night. The kind you have nightmares about. The kind where you feel like someone is watching you. I needed to find my teddy bear. He was under my bed. I reached down to grab it when suddenly I felt something grab onto my hand. What is the author's purpose?
What is entertain
300
Which word has the same sound as lucky? A. book B. Duke C. Duck
What is C.
400
It was a beautiful day outside! The breeze was blowing and the sun was smiling at me! What type of figurative language is being used in this sentence?
What is personification
400
What is the first page of a book that lists the title, author, illustrator, and copyright date?
What is the title page
400
Which of the following are a pair of synonyms? A. remember-forget B. combine-join C. soon- always
What is B
400
Crossword puzzles can help you mind stay sharp. Many elderly people use crossword puzzles to keep their brains in tip top condition. Everyone should work crossword puzzles.
What is to persuade
400
The boy's mother was flustered. She had told them time and time again to clean their room and it was still disgusting. What does the word flustered mean?
What does upset,angry,etc.
500
I could not sleep at all. I was so worried that I would be late for the first day of school. I knew I had to get some sleep or I would be like a zombie the next day. What type of figurative language is being used in this sentence?
What is a simile
500
What is the part of the book where you can find information about topics and their page numbers?
What is index
500
What is a pair of antonyms? A. crash/collision B. ornate/fancy C. angry/calm
What is C
500
Rita's hands were frigid. Her brother had dared her to stick her hands in ice water for 5 minutes. Rita had accepted the dare and her hands now felt like ice pops.
What is to entertain
500
It was sweltering outside. I had sweated through my t-shirt within 5 minutes. I wished I had a swimming pool at that point. What does the word sweltering mean?
What is extremely hot
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