Figurative Langue
What type of figurative language is used when the author tells you the sound of the peepers--- ‘Eeep…eeep…eeep…” ?
What is onomatopoeia?
He edges closer to see what they’re gaping at: a large glass jar with three frogs partially hidden in the mud and grass at the bottom.”
Which of the following is a meaning for gaping?
a. hiding
b. gathering
c. staring
What is staring?
Which of the following quotes doe not support the main idea that the number of spadefoot toads are going down in Massachusetts?
a. "There are fewer and fewer places for them to call home."
b."There are still plenty of eastern spadefoots in other states, but their numbers are really dwindling in Massachusetts."
c. "'I've never seen a more perfect night. I'm wondering how many there will be this year..."
What is C?
"'I've never seen a more perfect night. I'm wondering how many there will be this year..."
Which of the following best describes how Ben is feeling towards Mrs. Tibbets by the end of Chapter 15?
a. amused
b. angry
c. discouraged
What is C?
discouraged
How would this novel be different if it were told from the first-point of view of Mrs. Tibbets, rather than third-person point of view focusing on Ben?
a. We would understand why Tabitha wants to sell the land.
b. We would know more information about Mrs. Tibbets' relationship with Tabitha and their past histories together.
c. There would be much less information about science and nature.
What is B?
We would know more information about Mrs. Tibbets' relationship with Tabitha and their past histories together.
Which of the following type of figurative language can be found in the following quote?
"Dripping tree branches droop over dark water."
a. Metaphor
b. simile
c. onomatopoeia
d. alliteration
What is alliteration?
Which of the following words are synonyms?
a. rises and falls
b. riot and sound
c. orchestra and symphony
What is C?
orchestra and symphony
Which of the following does not support the main idea that the process of hatching spadefoot toads is very quick?
a. "In two days the tadpoles hatch, and within a month they hop away as toadlets."
b. "But since these pools don't last long, they all have to work fast together."
c. "They dig deep holes in the group with their back feet and bury themselves with the wet earth."
What is C?
"They dig deep holes in the group with their back feet and bury themselves with the wet earth."
Why is Ben giving short answers to Mr. Nickelby when he is asking him questions about Mrs. Tibbets?
A. Ben is trying to protect Mrs. Tibbets.
B. Ben does not know the answers.
C. Ben thinks his parents will be angry at Mr. Nickelby
What is A.
Ben is trying to protect Mrs. Tibbets.
What is an inference you can make based on the following quote:
"...and Ben, keep an eye on the time!" Ben remembers all the times she said that as he went out the garage door in Tucson, headed to the dry riverbed. He's not in Tucson, but just for a moment, it feels the same."
a. The weather in Massachusetts is finally getting warmer.
b. Ben may finally be getting used to living in Edenboro, Massachusetts.
c. Ben's mother does not worry about him being late when he is heading outdoors.
What is B?
Ben may finally be getting used to living in Edenboro, Massachusetts.
Which of the following quotes is an example of a simile?
A. "You are lucky to have a teacher who likes you?"
B. “He’s like a spadefoot deep down in the earth.”
What is B?
“He’s like a spadefoot deep down in the earth.”
Read the following quote from Chapter 11:
"Ben's mind is reeling, trying to put all the pieces together."
Which of the following is an antonym for the word reeling?
a. moving
b. calm
d. creative
What is b?
calm
Which of the following best shows that Ben's parents are uneasy with him in Mr. Nickelby's office?
a. "His dad's sitting there, looking like he's trying his best to keep his mouth shut. His mom just looks worried."
b. "He gets a sick feeling in his stomach?"
c. "Okay, okay," Ben's dad says. He puts his hand on the back of his neck and gives it a gentle squeeze."
What is A?
"His dad's sitting there, looking like he's trying his best to keep his mouth shut. His mom just looks worried."
Which of the following best describes Mrs. Tibbets' complicated relationship with her sister-in-law Tabitha?
a. Tabitha blames Mrs. Tibbets for her not being able to sell her her house to potential buyers.
b. Mrs. Tibbets blames Tabitha for the death of her husband, Thomas.
c. Mrs. Tibbets and Tabitha disagree on what should happen to the property and land around Mrs. Tibbets' house.
What is C?
Mrs. Tibbets and Tabitha disagree on what should happen to the property and land around Mrs. Tibbets' house.
What does Ben mean when he says, " Mrs. Tibbets is right about one thing:he's already in enough trouble. Maybe his parents should just wrap him up and stick him a a box and ship him back to Tucson."
a. Ben is still homesick, and wants to go back to Tucson.
b. Ben feels guilty for the trouble he is causing his parents and Mrs. Tibbets, and wonders if he would be better off not around them.
c. Ben's parents are tired of his bad attitude and want to send him back to Tucson to live.
What is B?
Ben feels guilty for the trouble he is causing his parents and Mrs. Tibbets, and wonders if he would be better off not around them.
The following quote has a simile. What is being compared?
"Mrs. Tibbets is already scurrying around the side of the house, like a kid hurrying to see what’s under the Christmas tree.”
What is Mrs. Tibbets and the kid?
Which of the following words best describes the attitude of the construction workers towards the building on Mrs. Tibbets' land?
a. indifference
b. disappointment
c. urgency
What is A ( indefference)?
Which of the following quotes best support the idea that Mrs. Tibbets has accepted the idea of not being a teacher any more?
a. "They didn't even really need a science teacher. Honesty, I don't think there's room for me there anymore."
b. "When I came back this winter, they had to find a spot for me somewhere."
c. "They won't fire me. They'll just make it hard for me to stay. And maybe that's all right."
What is C?
"They won't fire me. They'll just make it hard for me to stay. And maybe that's all right."
Who scored the second points during the Superbowl?
What is the Rams?
Ben tells his father that he didn't lie, but he didn't tell the whole truth either. What does this tell you about Ben's character?
What is he is capable of falsehoods, but in the end, he wants to explain himself to his father.
What is meant by Ben's inner dialogue in Chapter 12?
"The adult world is like a big wall, Ben thinks. You can't see through it, you cant't get over it. How is a kid supposed to understand what they are doing on the other side?"
A. Ben wants Mrs. Tibbets to talk to other adults to help solve the problem.
b. Ben feels adults are complicated, and they don't trust kids to help.
c. Ben thinks adults build walls so kids don't know what is happening.
What is C?
Ben thinks adults build walls so kids don't know what is happening.
The meaning of the prefix "en-" is with in. Knowing this meaning in the word endangered helps us know that endangered means:
a. around danger
b. caused by danger
c. in danger
What is C - in danger?
What is meant when Mrs. Tibbets says, "Nature takes its time,... Unlike most people, nature is very patient."
a. People are very patient by nature.
b. Mrs. Tibbets likes nature more than people.
c. Sometimes nature takes to long to do what needs to happen.
d. Nature always know when the right time is to do things, whereas humans want what they want when they want it.
What is D?
Nature always know when the right time is to do things, whereas humans want what they want when they want it.
What inference can be made with the following quote?
" As they make their way through he woods, the calls get louder; spadefoot toad voices calling out to one another, calling for all they're worth. Ben can't help to feel he's in a fairy take, following a weird old magical woman deep into a dark forest. He can't believe its real."
a. Ben thinks he is actually dreaming about seeing the spadefoot toads.
b. Ben thinks Mrs. Tibbets has magical powers, and that is how she is able to locate the spadefoot toads.
c. Ben finds the whole adventure to be incredibly enjoyable and storylike.
What is C?
Ben finds the whole adventure to be incredibly enjoyable and storylike.
Which is not a reason Mr. Lindsey decides to come visit Mrs. Tibbets' land?
a. Mr. Lindsey knew Mr. Tibbets before he dies.
b. Mr. Lindsey believes that Ben really did find some spade foot toads.
c. Mr. Lindsey doesn't think that Tabitha is treating Mrs. Tibbets fairly.
What is C?
Mr. Lindsey doesn't think that Tabitha is treating Mrs. Tibbets fairly.