Figurative Language
Antonyms
Author's Purpose
Synonyms
Words in Context
100
The sentence, "The spicy saucy spaghetti was delicious," contains an example of:
/ What is alliteration. / What is poetry. /
100
A word that means the opposite is called:
/ What is an antonym. / What is a synonym. /
100
What are the three main reasons why an author writes a story?
What is entertain, inform, and ____________.
100
A word that means the same is called:
What is a synonym / What is an antonym
100
I can't believe it! Right in the middle of our conversation, Peter turned around abruptly and walked out of the room! What does abruptly mean? A) formally B) slowly, in no hurry C) suddenly, and unexpectedly D) quietly, in an unusual manner
What is: / A / B / C / D /
200
Her teeth are as white as pearls, is an example of:
/ What is a simile. / What is a metaphor. /
200
"Though the subject matter may be considered morbid from the American perspective, Mexicans celebrate the Day of the Dead joyfully." What is the antonym for the word morbid
What is: / gloomy / dark / cheerful / grim /
200
Lisa always looked forward to the fall because of the Harvest Festival. Of course, she loved the rides, but she really enjoyed the shows. This year would be the best. Lisa had a special opportunity to perform in the talent show. The author's purpose is?
What is to: / inform / entertain / persuade /
200
"MTV brought the concept of a radio disc jockey to the channel with video jockeys." Which of these words is a synonym of jockey?
What is: / announcer / recorder / playback / interviewer /
200
After the harvest, we had an abundant amount of apples. We made apple pie, apple sauce, and apple juice because we had so many apples! What does abundant probably mean? A) a shortage B) not enough C) very red D) plentiful
What is: / A / B / C / D /
300
America is a melting pot, is an example of:
/ What is a metaphor. / What is a simile. /
300
"Today, the network broadcasts a variety of music, pop culture, and television shows aimed at adolescents and young adults." Which of these words is an antonym of adolescents?
What is: / children / youth / youngster / elderly /
300
The authors “voice” or attitude toward the subject of the passage.
What is: / tone / setting / climax /
300
"It is an ancient Aztec celebration in memory of deceased ancestors." Which of these words is a synonym of deceased?
What is: / moving / sick / awake / dead /
300
When Sara was sick, her voice was almost inaudible. We couldn't hear what she was trying to say clearly. What does inaudible probably mean? A) very loud, easy to hear B) very soft, hard to hear C) very strange, uncommon D) very shy, introverted
What is: / A / B / C / D /
400
It was so cold even the polar bears were wearing jackets. What type of figurative language is this?
/ What is hyperbole. / What is poetry. /
400
"The emphasis is on honoring the lives of the deceased and celebrating the continuation of life." Which of these words is an antonym for emphasis:
What is: / importance / significance / unimportant / accent /
400
Tomatoes were once considered poisonous. Some brave people finally took a bite of a tomato, and they survived. Now, we use tomatoes in our salads and sandwiches. Do you ever use tomato sauce or ketchup? These products are made of tomatoes. If it weren't for these brave individuals, you might not be able to enjoy ketchup with your french-fries. The authors purpose is?
What is to: / inform / entertain / persuade /
400
"It occurs at the same time as Halloween, All Saints' Day, and All Souls Day, but the traditional mood is much brighter." Which of these words is a synonym of traditional?
What is: / customary / fresh / unusual / new /
400
The hill was too arduous for us to climb. We had to walk our bicycles up the hill. What does arduous probably mean? A) tall, sharp B) fun, exciting C) easy, not challenging D) difficult, steep
What is: / A / B / C / D /
500
pop, sizzle, murmer, zap are examples of:
/ What is Onomatopoeia. / What is a simile. /
500
MTV has revolutionized the music industry since its premiere." Which of these words is an antonym of premiere?
What is: / launch / show / end / viewing /
500
Most people think that gorillas are mean, but actually they are shy. It seems that such a huge animal with very large teeth would be aggressive. Hollywood movies help convey this image of the scary, ferocious gorilla. In fact, gorillas only attack if they are provoked. However, gorillas usually don't have to fight other animals because of their impressive size. The author thinks that? a. Gorillas are misunderstood as vicious animals. b. Gorillas are mean animals. c. Gorillas don't like other animals. d. Gorillas communicate well with other animals.
What is gorillas are misunderstood as vicous animals.
500
Flies circled between the two major dining rooms, indecisive about which room to haunt.
What is: / unsure / certain / resolute / determined /
500
The lovely egret is in danger of extinction because clothing manufacturers use their long, beautiful tail feathers to make ladies' hats. What is an egret? A) a small child B) a type of food C) a sound a tiger makes D) a type of bird
What is: / A / B / C / D /
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