Rayce
Andy
Rafael
Nina
Justyn
100
anticipation, anxiety, or fear over what is going to happen next
What is suspense?
100
When you read a mystery book, you use clues to make a _________ of what will happen next.
What is prediction?
100
A heart represents love, compassion and kindness. This is an example of __________.
What is "symbolism?"
100
A statement you make under oath
What is "testimony?"
100
Another word for "mild"
What is "bland?"
200
Imagery, idioms, similes, and metaphors are all examples of ______ langauge.
What is figurative?
200
If you make someone mad, they may change their _______ of voice.
What is tone?
200
"You are the sun, the moon, and the stars" is an example of a __________.
What is "metaphor?"
200
To listen secretly to a conversation
What is "eavesdrop?"
200
Holding yourself or someone else back is _________.
What is "restraint?"
300

Restatement in different and usually simpler words

What is paraphrase?
300
If you do not ______ the words of other writers when writing a research paper, you may be guilty of plagiarism.
What is cite?
300
A nun robbing a church would be an example of __________.
What is "irony?"
300
He wasn't sure whether to lie or confess, it was quite the _______.
What is "dilemma?"
300
To treat someone unjustly is to __________ that person.
What is "persecute?"
400
To say our recent presidential election was a little crazy would be a huge __________.
What is understatement?
400
The repetition of the same sound in words that occur close together in a phrase
What is an alliteration?
400
A direct comparison of two unlike things - does NOT use "like" or "as"
What is a "metaphor?"
400
If you are well-known for something bad, you are ___________.
What is "notorious?"
400
If you stand out in a crowd, you are ___________.
What is "conspicuous?"
500

A group of kids were talking about the star wars movie they had watched last night. They were all talking about their favorite scenes and their favorite characters. Then, Billy walked up and said "I like hot dogs!" One of the the kids said, "Well that was out of the blue."

The comment was random and unexpected.
500

John had a problem and needed someone to talk to. He went up to his teacher, Mr. Kool. John said, "Mr Kool, I have a problem and need some help." Mr. Kool immediately put down what he was doing, turned his body towards John and said "I'm all ears."

He was ready to listen to John.
500

Billy was disappointed with his grade on the math test. He got an "F." What bothered him the most though was that his teacher was making him stay after school to work on it. Billy told his friend Eric why he was upset and Eric said, "Don't worry man, I'm in the same boat. I have to stay after, too."

He was in the same situation.
500

Jamie really wanted to go to the park, but his sister really wanted to go to the pool. Jamie's mother told them that they would have to agree on one place to go because she wasn't going to drive them to two different places. "But Mom," Jamie said, "We just don't see eye to eye on where to go!"

They did not agree.
500

June had been working on math problems for what seemed like hours. Her eyes were hurting, her hand was cramping, and she didn't think her brain could calculate one more equation. Finally, she looked at her mom and said, "Can we just call it a day?"

She wanted to be done.
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