Inference
The shelves were piled high with boxes of every size and shape. Each group had a different picture and different bright colors. There were so many people putting more boxes on the shelves. Some of the people were talking together as they chose what boxes and cans they wanted. Where was Jeff?
What is: Jeff was at the grocery store.
You can see through me. I am spelled the same forward and backward. i will hide if you blink. What am I?
What is : eye?
Define: protagonist
What is: The lead character or hero in a work of art.
The chain had been severed, probably by a very powerful tool.
What is: cut
Jamie had no time to play with her friends and had no other free time. She had to do work all day.
Jamie was like a busy bee
What is the figurative language?
Simile
Jeff filled up a big bowl with fresh, cold water and set it on the floor. He brought out a big blanket anda put it on the floor next to the low window. He opened a package, took out a big bone, and placed it on the floor next to the blanket. Then he opened the window so that the gentle breeze could blow into the room. What was Jeff doing?
What is :Jeff was getting things ready for his dog.
I make it easy for you to change your mind. I am very light and filled with lead. Most people think a number 2 is the best kind of me. What am I?
What is : pencil?
Define: prefix
What is: A part of a word placed at the front of a word to create new meaning.
The jubilation that Ashley felt when she hit the game-winning shot was hard to describe.
What is: joy
Dad is a monster in the morning before he drinks his coffee.
What is the figurative language?
What is: a metaphor.
Justin grabbed the leash and quickly put it around Toolie's neck. He stormed out the door with Toolie coming right behind him. He said, "Hurry up, Toolie! You're always so slow." What was true about Justin?
What is : Justin was not happy about having to walk the dog?
This is a place with real class. It's really one for the books. There are many rulers here. Where am I?
What is : school?
Define illuminate.
What is: To light up; to supply with light.
Because my parents moved 12 times in five years, I was deprived of a normal childhood with friends I could hold on to.
What is: To take something away; to keep someone from having something.
As soon as the bell for recess rang, the students scattered like ants.
What is the figurative language?
What is: personification
Troy stuttered, blushed, and shook as he addressed teh crowd. What can you infer about Troy from this statement?
What is: Troy was nervous.
No matter where I turn everything looks the same. I must speak softly because there are ears all around me. I see a man hanging about with straw up his sleeves. Where am I?
What is : cornfield?
Define gorge.
What is: A narrow passage between steep cliffs, usually with a stream running through.
The owner of the restaurant tried to exploit his workers by making them work longer hours for no extra pay.
What is: to profit from selfishly; to abuse
The wilted tulip begged for water.
What is the figurative language?
What is: personification
The sun was low in the sky. Kay's body ached. Blisters had formed on her hands. She set the rake down on the big pile of leaves and headed home. What can you infer about Kay from reading this passage?
What is : Kay is a hard worker? Kay has been working for a long time? Kay needs to take a break and rest.
I travel many miles every day, but I go nowhere. I take people up and down and round and round. My horses only like to trot when the music plays? What am I?
What is : merry-go-round/carousel ?
Define: Intercept
What is: To stop or seize something while it’s on its way somewhere.
The police tried to extract the scared skunk from under the house, since it was causing an unbearable stink for the homeowners.
What is: to draw something out of something else; to remove
The new boy’s eyes were the finest emeralds.
What is the figurative language?
What is: Metaphor