Figurative Language
Which strategy is most helpful when you encounter an unfamiliar word in an informational text?
A) Skip the word
B) Guess its meaning
C) Use context clues to figure it out
D) Ignore the sentence
Answer: C) Use context clues to figure it out
Convert 11/3 to a mixed Fraction
3 2/3
Which of the following best defines “tone” in a text?
A) The time period of the story
B) The author’s attitude toward the subject
C) The number of characters
D) The type of figurative language used
Answer: B) The author’s attitude toward the subject
1/2 ÷ 4
1/8
Who sings the hit song “Shake It Off”?
Answer: Taylor Swift
Which word best describes a mood created by the phrase, “a chilling wind swept through the dark forest”?
A) Joyful
B) Mysterious
C) Boring
D) Silly
Answer: B) Mysterious
Convert 4 4/5 to an improper fraction
24/5
List two words that could describe the tone of a letter from a friend who is excited about a new puppy.
Answer: Examples: joyful, enthusiastic, happy, cheerful
2/3 ÷ 2/3
6/6 = 1
In which movie would you hear the phrase, “To infinity and beyond!”?
Answer: Toy Story
Name one way you can determine the meaning of a technical word in a science article.
Answer: Use context clues, look for root words, or check a glossary.
Convert the 24/6
4
If an author uses words like “tragic,” “hopeless,” and “devastated,” what tone are they most likely creating?
A) Hopeful
B) Humorous
C) Sad
D) Calm
Answer: C) Sad
3/5 ÷ 2/7
21/10 = 2 1/10
In the TV show “Stranger Things,” what is the name of the alternate dimension?
Answer: The Upside Down
What effect does the author create by describing a setting as “sunlit and peaceful”?
A) A tense atmosphere
B) A calm, relaxed mood
C) A confusing mood
D) A scary feeling
Answer: B) A calm, relaxed mood
Convert 5 3/9
48/9
If a poem describes a rainy day with words like “dreary,” “gray,” and “endless,” what is the poem’s tone?
A) Excited
B) Cheerful
C) Gloomy
D) Surprised
Answer: C) Gloomy
4 1/2 ÷ 1/3
27/2 = 13 1/2
What is the real name of the Mandalorian in the Star Wars series “The Mandalorian”?
Answer: Din Djarin
Why is it important to understand the meaning of words as they are used in a text?
Answer: It helps you understand the author’s message and the text’s meaning.
Convert 44/5
8 4/5
Which tone word best fits an article that uses facts, statistics, and formal vocabulary?
A) Informal
B) Playful
C) Serious
D) Angry
Answer: C) Serious
2 1/3 ÷ 1 1/2
14/6 = 2 2/6 = 2 1/3
Which video game franchise features locations like Kanto, Johto, and Sinnoh?
Answer: Pokémon