Poetry Terms
Context Clues
Inferencing
Main Idea
Mystery
100
What is this an example of: Dogs don't dig up daisies.
Alliteration
100
The first review of the Harry Potter movie was favorable. Many people attended and enjoyed the movie. Some people even saw the movie three times. What does favorable mean? a. negative b. uncertain c. positive d. clear
What is positive.
100
The teacher passed out planners. Students stacked their chairs. Students put on their coats and backpacks. Everyone headed down the hallway to the front door. What time of day is it?
What is after school or afternoon.
100
Memorial Day is a holiday that began as a day for remembering the soldiers and sailors of the Civil War. Today we honor all the soldiers who died in wars. There are parades and special ceremonies on Memorial Day. It is the only federal holiday in May. What is the main idea?
What is Memorial Day honors all soldiers who died.
100
It was difficulty to listen to Tommy speak because he droned on and on just like a buzzer that won't stop buzzing. What does droned mean? a. ideal b. same tone c. lively d. scared
What is same tone.
200
What is this an example of: The big pig did a jig.
What is internal rhyme
200
Her quiet, timid ways made us guess at her true feelings about the story because she kept her ideas to herself and never spoke in the class. What does timid mean? a. shy b. boisterous c. kind d. seriously
What is shy.
200
David made sure his straps were fastened tightly under his chin and behind his knees. He ran out the door to the sidewalk. He took his newest gift off his shoulder and slid it onto the sidewalk. He jumped on. What was David going to do?
What is riding a skateboard.
200
One of the most welcome sights in the desert is the cactus. The cactus is a plant that can store large amounts of water. It has a thick, tough skin to keep the water in. There are many kinds of cacti. Some grow as tall as 50 feet. What is the main idea?
What is a cactus is designed for storing water.
200
What is this an example of: I was so angry that my head was about to explode.
What is a hyperbole
300
What is this an example of: The girl was as clever as a fox.
What is a simile.
300
He was found running down the street after curfew, and his parents were penalized. The ticket read: Illegally in the streets at 1:00 a.m. Now he would have to pay the ticket with his own money. What does penalized mean? a. crooked b. fined c. delicate d. informed
What is fined.
300
Mary heard a loud rumble outside and noticed how dark it was getting. Suddently she thought of her car windows. She dashed outside. When she came back in, she was soaking wet. What had happened?
What is it started to rain.
300
Steve's family plans to take a vacation to Florida. They are going to drive to Disney World and spend a week there. Steve went to Disneyland a couple of years ago, but never to Disney World. He knows that everyone in his family is looking forward to the trip. What is the main idea?
What is Steve's family will visit Disney World.
300
Mrs. Ramirez went to the store and bought some flour, butter and chocolate chips. What was she going to make?
What is chocolate chip cookies.
400
What is this an example of: The cow went moo, the cat went meow, the bee what buzz.
What is onomatopeia?
400
The woman crossed her fingers as her daughter did the cheer. She was hoping that everything would work out for her daughter as she vied for a position on the squad. Her daughter wanted to be a cheerleader. What does vied mean? a. shouted b. enclosed c. expanded d. tried
What is tried.
400
Sam sat in the waiting room nervously. He coughed and sneezed over and over again. His face felt very hot. He blew his nose as someone called his name. Where is Sam?
What is the doctor's or nurse's office.
400
Did you know there are two kinds of pandas? Both types of pandas live in the high mountain forests of Asia. The better known of the two is the giant panda. The giant panda has a white coat with black legs and ears. The smaller panda looks like a cat and weighs about 10 pounds. What is the main idea?
What is there are two different kinds of pandas.
400
There aren't any other cough drops just like ours. They taste lke the best cherry candy. They'll stopy anyone from coughing. This story states a Fact or Opinion.
What is an opinion.
500
What is this an example of: The sun smiled down on me as I ran outside to play.
What is personification.
500
The boy knew that the lake was teeming, and overflowing with bass, so he brought a big net to fish in the boat. What does teeming mean? a. rare b. enclave c. full d. sparse
What is full.
500
As the class walked down the hall, the smell made their mouths water and their stomachs growl. Some of the students carried bags or boxes. Others carried money. Where was the class going?
What is the cafeteria.
500
One of the most amazing birds is the hummingbird. This tiny bird is usually no longer than four inches long. It does not sing, but it squeaks. Hummingbirds move their wings about 50 times a second. The hummingbird is the only bird that can fly backwards. What is the main idea?
What is hummingbirds are unusual birds.
500
This is an example of what: I went to the animal fair. The birds and the beasts were there. I saw a man from the zoo, With a big kazoo.
What is rhyme scheme.
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