FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE
TEXT STRUCTURE
LOGIC & REASONING
MAIN IDEA
MISC
100
What is a word that sounds like the way it is spelled and pronounced? ex: wow, pop, crack
onomatopoeia
100
Name all five text structures
Problem/Solution, Compare and Contrast, Descriptive, Sequence, Cause/Effect
100
One day a thristy turtle was crossing a road. The turtle had smelled water and was heading toward a creek. Suddenly a big dog spotted the turtle and ran toward it. The dog began barking and lunging at the turtle, frightening it. What do you think the turtle did next? a) ran away from the dog b) tried to bite the dog c) pulled its head and legs into its shell
c) pulled its head and legs into its shell
100
In the book The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, young Huck runs away from home with a slave named Jim. They head north so Jim can be free, but on the way, Huck feels guilty. He knows it's against the law to help Jim escape slavery. He thinks about turning Jim in, but he also thinks about what a good friend Jim, so they keep going. What's the main idea? a) A good friend is worth taking risks for b) Huck has a lot of guilt c) People who break laws almost always feel guilty
a) A good friend is worth taking risks for
100
ROBERTO: (enters from stage left) We have to get to Gamer's Station before they sell out of Clone Universe, that fantastic game I was telling you about. SHAWN: (struggles to catch up) Be patient, Roberto. It isn't easy walking on these crutches. ROBERTO: (stops and faces Shawn) You never told me what you were doing up in that cottonwood tree. What genre is this? a) autobiography b) fantasy c) drama 4) myth
drama
200
What is the word for the following definition. Comparing two unlike things using the words "like" or "as"
simile
200
Britain has had six kings named George. The first was crowned king in 1714. George the Second then became king in 1727. After that, the third, fourth, and fifth kings named George were crowned. Finally, in 1936, George the Sixth became king. What is the text structure?
sequence
200
Honeybees use nectar to make honey. Nectar is found in flowers. One day a honeybee found a huge field of flowers - flowers filled with nectar! Quickly, the bee returned to the hive and performed a sort of dance for the other worker bees. Soon the other worker bees were flying off in the direction of the field of flowers. What do you think the honeybee's "dance" told the other bees" a) where the field of flowers was b) how much nectar she had found c) what color the flowers were
a) where the field of flowers was
200
On Monday, Jonelle failed her science test. She'd intended to study over the weekend, but by Sunday evening, she still hadn't opened her science book. Plus, her favorite show was on from 8:00 to 10:00. Then, before she realized it, it was time for bed. Jonelle swallowed hard as she opened the front door. She hoped her mother wasn't home. What's the main idea? a) Jonelle's mother is too hard on her b) Jonelle doesn't like social studies c) Jonelle didn't study and failed a test
c) Jonelle didn't study and failed a test
200
My name is Alexandrina Victoria. I am the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. My people know me as Queen Victoria. I assumed the throne in 1837 at the age of 18. I have few direct powers, but I do have influence. What is the genre? a) autobiography b) biography c)poetry d) drama
a) autobiography
300
An extreme exaggertion is called a _____________________
hyperbole
300
A peninsula and an island have some things in common. They are both located in water. However, a peninsula is attached to a bigger piece of land. It sticks out into the water on all sides but one. Whereas, an island is surrounded on all sides by water. What is the text structure?
Compare/Contrast
300
Arachne was a great weaver. She bragged that she was even better than the goddess Athena. This angered Athena, so she challenged Arachne to a weaving contest. Arachne lost the challenge and was so upset that Athena changed her into a spider so that she could weave forever. What natural even does this story explain? a) why people weave b) why contests are not good c) why spiders weave webs
c) why spiders weave webs
300
In the 1830's an Irish scientist said trains would never be able to travel very fast. Before 1900, people didn't see a need for telephones. In 1894, a British scientist said people would not use radios. In 1943, the chairman of IBM computers was asked how many computers the world needed. His answer? Five! What is the main idea? a) People should never try to predict the future b) People cannot always predict how things will turn out c) The world only needs five computers
b) People cannot always predict how things will turn out
300
Dear Editor, I have beena vegetarian for three years, and I urge other people to adopt this lifestyle. A vegetarian's diet is healthier because meat is terrible for you. It is fatty and gross, and it tastes awful. Anyway, why would you want to eat an animal? We keep dogs and cats as pets, and we love them, so why is a cow or pig any different? Animals have feelings, too, you know! Sincerely, Hannah Miller What is the author's purpose? a) to persuade b) to inform c) to entertain
a) to persuade
400
What is the word for the following definition. Comparing two unlike things or phrases and designating that one is the other
metaphor
400
Indiana was once almost covered with forest. Trees grew across more than 75 percent of the state. When people began moving there, they started clearing the land and chopping down the trees. As a result, today Indiana is only 15 percent forest. What is the text structure?
cause/effect
400
To mimic means to copy. And the mimic octopus certainly lives up to its name. This brown-and-white striped creature can actually change its color and its shape. It's been seen copying 17 different creatures. These include jellyfish, sea snakes, stingrays, starfish, seahorses, and crabs. Which is probably not a reason the mimic octopus mimics other creatures? a) to blend in with its background b) to attract a mate c) to confuse the creatures that hunt it
b) to attract a mate
400
Vinegar is usually used in cooking, but did you know it makes an excellent window cleaner? Did you know that baking soda can unclog a stopped-up drain? Toothpaste can get the odor of onions off your hands? And hairspray can remove ink stains from your favorite shirt. Next time you're too full to finish your cola, save it to clean your toilet! Any brand will do! What is the main idea? a) Many products have more than one use. b) Many products are sold under the wrong labels. c)Using things you find around the house is cheaper than buying name-brand products.
a) Many products have more than one use
400
Grace and her friends watched romantic movie about a boy who loved a girl but had to move 1,000 miles away. At the end of the movie, they were all crying - and hungry. They had been so "engrossed" with the movie that they hadn't touched their popcorn. What does the word in quotations mean? a) disturbed b) depressed c) captivated
c) captivated
500
What is the word called when an author/person gives human like qualities to an inanimate object or animal
personification
500
Before people knew about germs, they thought that sickness was a punishment for their sins. Early scientists knew this was not true. How could they prove it? They did experiments. They gathered information about the spread of illness. Finally, they were able to solve the mystery of how diseases spread. What is the text structure?
Problem/Solution
500
The god Hades stole Persephone and took her to the underworld to be his wife. Persephone was so unhappy there that Hades let her live six months with him and six months with her mother. While Persephone lived with her mother, the plants on earth grew and bloomed, but when she lived with Hades, the plants all withered and died. What natural event does this story explain? a) why the seasons change b) why Persephone was unhappy c) what unhappiness can cause
a) why seasons change
500
Dracula may not be real, but vampire bats are, and they feed on blood! Most vampire bats live in South America. They usually hunt small mammals and birds. But occasionally they travel in swarms and attack cattle - and even humans! One of the most amazing facts about vampire bats is that some have wingspans of 67 inches. That's a lot of bat! What is the main idea? a) South America is home to vampire bats b) Vampire bats are very dangerous to humans c) Vampire bats are real and can be frightening
c) Vampire bats are real and can be frightening
500
Scott Barnes had the role of the villian in the play. He was convincing as an evil king. After the play, the actors came out and answered questions from the audience. Many people were surprised that the real Scott Barnes was so "affable." What does the word in quotations mean? a) friendly b) rude c) offensive
a) friendly
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