Vocabulary
definition:
(v.) to bring to an end; to do away with
abolish
What are the four main parts that make up the human heart?
left atrium, right atrium, left ventricle, right ventricle
Who was President of the U.S. during the War of 1812?
James Madison
How many seconds are in 5 minutes 42 seconds?
342 seconds
Who wrote The Legend of Sleepy Hollow?
Washington Irving
definition:
(n.) a building where aircraft are kept and repaired
hangar
Energy produced by heat from under the Earth's surface is known as ___________ energy.
geothermal
The system of government in which land is exchanged for loyalty and services is known as _________.
feudalism
What factors of 12 are also factors of 30?
1, 2, 6
_____________ is when the reader knows something that the audience does not.
dramatic irony
antonym:
(adj.) fruitful
barren
Signals sent as continuous waves are called _______.
analog
__________ was the first human to circumnavigate the globe.
Ferdinand Magellan
Which digit in 10,987,654,321 shows the number of ten billions?
1
I've told you a million times already! is an example of ________.
hyperbole
synonym:
(v.) worsen, decay, decline
deteriorate
A body part made of related tissues that perform a specific function is called a(n) ________.
organ
The ________ separated the American national government into three equal branches.
Virginia Plan
Bob sells coffee at $3.50 a cup. If he sells 267 cups, how much money will he make?
$934.50
Define satire.
Satire is the use of irony, humor, and exaggeration to mock, poke fun, and criticize real-world political or social events.
definition:
(adj.) not very believable or satisfying
feeble
A plant's growth or movement in response to a stimulus is called a(n) _________.
tropism
___________ ruled Mali for 25 years, and during his reign he extended Mali's territory, boosted trade, and promoted education and the arts.
Mansa Musa
What is the area of a right triangle with side lengths 5 inches, 12 inches, and 13 inches?
30 square inches
What two literary devices appear in this sentence?:
The bronze bells twanged in the concert hall.alliteration, onomatopoeia