Base words/Prefixes/Suffixes
Guess that figurative language
Inferences about figurative language
Multiple Meaning Words
Author's Voice
100

The base word of "Hungrily" is 

Hungry

100

Whoosh!

Onomatopeia 

100

The boy was as tall as a giraffe.

Why can the boy be compared to a giraffe?

He is tall!

100

What is the meaning of the word bat in the sentence below?

The bat hit the ball with a loud BANG!

A wooden tool used in baseball

100

I puffed out a big breath. I hated going to my babysitter's house.

What is the author's voice?

-Excited

-Annoyed

-Jealous

Annoyed

200

Which of these words has the same base word as "Hurriedly"?

Hungrily

Hurrying

Hushed

Hurrying

200

The leaves danced in the breeze.

Personification

200

You are a wild animal!

Why can the person be compared to a wild animal?

He or she is crazy!

200

What is the meaning of the word "miss" in the sentence below?

If you don't aim, you will miss the target.

to not hit/make it where you intended

200

There is always something to smile about!

What can you tell about the author?

-He is very negative

-He is very positive

-He doesn't care about what he is writing.

He is very positive

300

What does the word redid mean in this sentence?

The girl didn't get a very good grade, so she redid her assignment.

To do well

To do poorly

To do again

To do again

300

The sun shone brilliantly over the hill, painting the sky a million shades of orange and yellow. The breeze blew gently, giving me shivers and sending the faint smell of the woods towards me.

Imagery

300

She was as sweet as pie.


Why can the girl be compared to pie?

Because she is nice/sweet

300

What is the meaning of the word current in the sentence below?

The current status of the paper is incomplete.

Present or right now

300

I wish more than anything I could take back what I said to you. I'm so sorry.

What is the author's voice?

-Proud

-Jealous

-Regrettful

Regrettful

400

What does the word uncool mean?

Super cool

In a way that is cool

Not cool

Not cool

400
The light was as bright as the sun.

Simile

400
She is as cold as ice. She won't care.


Why would someone be compared to ice?

-They are in an ice bath

-They aren't very nice

-They are freezing cold.

They aren't very nice.

400

What is the meaning of the word scrape in the sentence below?

She had to scrape off the paint as a punishment.

To scratch something off with a hard tool
400

There are people who could use some help. I need to give them whatever time or help I can!

What can you tell about the author?

-He is rude

-He is selfless

-He loves his parents

He is selfless

500

Surprise bonus:

What is your teacher's favorite food?!

Answer depends on teacher- :)

500

She was a hurricane when she got angry.

Metaphor

500

"How's your day going?"

"Well...I'm a chicken with its head cut off today..."

What does this metaphor mean?

I'm running around crazy today!

500

What is the meaning of the word fire in this sentence?

If you do not do your job, the boss might fire you!

Let go from a job

500

"You didn't have to come, you know. We don't need you here."

What is the author's voice?

-Excited

-Annoyed

-Furious

Annoyed

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