Figurative Language
Vocabulary
Comprehension Strategies
More Context Clues
Making Inferences
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Simile figurative language is ...

a comparison (comparación) of two different things (cosas) using “like como” and “as” (como)

100

nonsense means... 

silly behavior / talk

100

annotation means...

writing questions, predictions, notes, and thoughts around the text. 

100

Our class visited the museum on a field trip. We saw many artifacts. The museum had pottery, art, and statues from many old places.

"artifacts" mean ...

a. idea.     b. point.     c. goal.     d. objects / items 

d. objects / items 

100

Julia works at a pet store and owns four cats, a lizard, a dog, and a rabbit.

I can infer that Julia .......

loves pets / animals 

200

Write one sentence example of simile...

For example, 

Matthew's brain is like an owl. 

200

alley means... 

= a narrow street 

una calle estrecha

200

What is the author's purpose? Why?

a. inform , b. entertain , c. persuade

Elephants (elefantes) are the largest existing land animals. The average lifespan of elephants is about 65 years of age or more. Three living species are currently recognized: the African bush elephant, the African forest elephant, and the Asian elephant. Their tusks are actually teeth. They have very thick skin. Elephants are the only surviving members of the family Elephantidae and the order Proboscidea. 

inform because the paragraph is giving us information about elephants. 



200

Candles, flashlights, and lamps illuminate the room.

"Illuminate" means...

a. darken.    b. lower.  c. light up.   d. weaken  

c. light up

200

When the phone rang and Carlos picked the phone up, he was smiling from ear to ear. 

I can infer (conclude / guess) that Carlos was....

happy / pleased to receive the phone call. 

300

Which of the following are examples of simile? Why? (Choose more than one.)

  1. Joan is brave (bravo/a) as a lion (león). 

  1. Ivan and Elizabeth like oranges.  

  2. His hands are like velvet (terciopelo). 

  3. He is writing as she is reading the story. 

Joan is brave (bravo/a) as a lion (león).

His hands are like velvet (terciopelo). 

300

raggedy means ...

In bad condition

messy / torn

old

300

What is the author's purpose? 

a. inform.     b. entertain.     c. persuade


"There was a cat and a girl fighting. Juanita the cat jumped on the girl’s head like a spider. It wouldn’t let go of the girl. She was screaming very loudly and ran so fast toward her mom. The mom grabbed the cat’s legs, but the cat wouldn’t let go. It kicked the mom in the eye."

The author’s message is to teach the reader that 

  1. the cat is lazy.

  2. the cat is funny.

  3. the cat is strong.

to entertain 


Author's Message--> the cat is strong.

300

Sunlight can't shine through opaque objects like brick walls and wooden doors.

Opaque means...

 a. thin    b. clear     c. transparent       d. thick

d. thick

300

Juanita tries a new fruit and makes a disgusted face.

I can infer (conclude / guess) that Juanita .....

does not like the taste of the fruit 
400

The news hit me like a ton of bricks. 


What is being compared? _________&__________

news &. bricks 

400

envisioning means...

to imagine 

400

The author's purpose is to...

a. entertain         b. inform.   c. persuade 

Angel is 12 years old. He is in the 7th grade. He likes to play video games all the time, such as Minecraft and Roblox. He is the best gamer in the whole world. He unlocked and won all the Minecraft and Roblox games. No one can defeat Angel. If you dare to challenge Angel, join Roblox or Minecraft at any time. Angel will be ready to win!

The author’s message is to teach the reader that 

a. Angel is a bad gamer. 

b. Angel is the best gamer in the world. 

c. Angel can play some games on Roblox and Minecraft. 

persuade 


Author's message --> b. Angel is the best gamer in the world. 

400

A colossus, such as the Statue of Liberty, can be seen for miles around

"colossus" means...

a. airplane     b. huge statue (estatua).     c. woman  

b. big / huge statue (estatua)

400

Nancy comes home from her date, runs to her bedroom, and slams the door. 

I can infer that Nancy .... 

is upset / angry 


she did not have a good date. 

500

Directions: Read the paragraph below from the story "Eleven" by Sandra Cisneros to identify two pieces of evidence/examples of simile. 


Except when math period ends Mrs. Price says loud and in front of everybody, “Now, Rachel, that’s enough, ”because she sees I’ve shoved the red sweater to the tippy-tip corner of my desk and it’s hanging all over the edge like a waterfall, but I don’t care. “Rachel, ”Mrs. Price says. She says it like she’s getting mad. “You put that sweater on right now and no more nonsense.” “But it’s not –“ “Now!” Mrs. Price says. This is when I wish I wasn’t eleven because all the years inside of me—  ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, and one—are pushing at the back of my eyes when I put one arm through one sleeve of the sweater that smells like cottage cheese, and then the other arm through the other and stand there with my arms apart like if the sweater hurts me and it does, all itchy and full of germs that aren’t even mine.

1. "Because she sees I’ve shoved the red sweater to the tippy-tip corner of my desk and it’s hanging all over the edge like a waterfall,"

2. "I put one arm through one sleeve of the sweater that smells like cottage cheese,"


500

beckoning means ... 

sideline means...

signaling someone to come


NOT being in the center of attention 

500

Context clues mean ... 

Fish, whales, and dolphins are aquatic animals.

"aquatic" animals mean ...

a. desert   b. arctic    c. water.    d. land 


to help the reader understand the meaning of unknown / new words 

"aquatic" means water animals 

500

Nutritious foods, such as fruits and vegetables, help our bodies grow.

"nutritious" means . . .

a. boring     b. bad / unhealthy     c. spicy    d. healthy 

d. healthy 

500

Evidence from the story "Home" by Hena Khan:

“I’m the one he (Hakeem) always turns to when he doesn’t understand something.”

What is the relationship between Hakeem and Aleena?

Make an inference! I infer that.....

Hakeem and Aleena have a close (good) relationship. He trusts Aleena. 

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