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FINAL QUESTION
100
The first people to wear sunglasses were the Inuit (Eskimos) in North America. They needed sunglasses because the sun and the snow were too bright for their eyes. They made them out of the skin and bones of animals.
The first people to wear sunglasses were the Inuit (Eskimos) in North America.
100
Jim's dog doesn't like water at all. His dog avoids water at all cost. When Jim has to give his dog a bath, the dog tries to run away. The dog does not even like it when it rains.
Jim's dog doesn't like water at all.
100
What is the main difference between the topic of a text and the main idea of a text?
The topic is usually only a few words and the main idea is a sentence.
100
Define main idea
Main idea is what the text is mostly about.
200
When Benjamin Franklin was twenty-two, he set up his own printing shop and started a newspaper. He also printed a book called Poor Richard’s Almanac. It had funny stories, information about the weather, and wise sayings. Benjamin Franklin loved to write.
Benjamin Franklin loved to write.
200
Lara's hair is jet black and curly, while Lisa's hair is blonde and straight. Lara is quite different from her sister Lisa. Lara stands 5 feet 10 inches in her socks, while Lisa is only 5 feet 2 inches when wearing heels. Furthermore, Lara's complexion is olive, quite unlike Lisa's rosy hue.
Lara is quite different from her sister Lisa.
200
What would be the genre and sub-genre of a science text book?
Nonfiction - Informational
200
Define personification
A description in which an object (or animal, or idea, or force, of nature) takes on human characteristics or actions.
300
Astronauts have to wear boots that hold their feet to the floor so that they can walk around. The lack of gravity in space makes even simple tasks a challenge. Eating is a real chore. Dried and frozen foods are stored in plastic bags. To eat chicken soup, the astronauts cut a hole in one end of the bag and squeeze the soup into their mouths.
The lack of gravity in space makes even simple tasks a challenge
300
Most of the world's volcanoes are part of the "The Ring of Fire." This is a ring of volcanoes that form a circle around the Pacific Ocean. Thousands of volcanoes make up "The Ring of Fire." These volcanoes formed the sea floor and many underwater mountains.
Most of the world's volcanoes are part of the "The Ring of Fire."
300
Name the five elements of a story.
Plot Character Conflict Theme Setting
300
Define hyperbole
A hyperbole is an obvious exaggeration which is not meant to be taken literally.
400
The 363 mile Erie Canal that connected Albany, New York to Lake Erie in Buffalo for the first time opened in 1825. The Erie Canal changed the way people moved goods and supplies in the mid 1800's. When it open it allowed for building supplies and goods to be transported quickly and cheaply across New York State. Canal boats pulled by mules carried people and supplies the 363 miles.
The Erie Canal changed the way people moved goods and supplies in the mid 1800's.
400
Many people claim that they do not have time to work exercise into their daily schedules. However, exercise can be easily worked into one's daily routine. For instance, one can do stretches while taking a shower. While standing in line at the grocery store, one can flex the abs. One can even do calf raises while talking on the phone, try walking around the building during lunch breaks, and always take the stairs.
However, exercise can be easily worked into one's daily routine.
400
Name this literary device: Books are keys to your imagination.
A metaphor
400
Define autobiography and biography
Autobiography is a story about a person written by THAT PERSON and biography is a story about a person written by another person.
500
The octopus, with its eight arms, two big eyes, and a beak, is an amazing creature. Scientists have long known that octopuses are intelligent. But until recently, they did not realize just how smart octopuses really are. While diving in the ocean, scientists were surprised to see octopuses use another way to protect themselves. They witnessed some small octopuses moving coconut halves across the ocean floor. The scientists followed the octopuses and were surprised to discover that the creatures were stacking the coconut shells in a pile. When an octopus thought it was in danger, it raced back to the shells. Then it got two shell halves and hid inside them by pulling one on top of the other. Because coconut shells are very hard on the outside, the creature was able to create a safe armored ball that protected it from danger. Scientists believe that this behavior demonstrates that octopuses are tool users.
But until recently, they did not realize just how smart octopuses really are.
500
Benjamin Franklin invented the lightning rod that saved many homes from fires. He also invented the Franklin stove. The stove could heat a room better than a fireplace and saved people a lot of fuel. Benjamin Franklin invented many things that made life easier in the late 1700’s. He also invented a special kind of glasses called bifocals. This new kind of glasses helped people to read better.
Benjamin Franklin invented many things that made life easier in the late 1700’s.
500
Metaphors and similes can be confusing, how can you tell when a phrase is a simile and when it is a metaphor?
A simile is a comparison between two unlike things that uses like, as ___ as, or than. A metaphor is a comparison between two unlike things that DOES NOT use like, as ___ as, or than.
500
Define Irony
Irony is a contrast between the expected outcome and the actual way things turn out.
500
Some folks think that pets are trustworthy and harmless creatures. However, it's surprising what little thieves creatures can be. My daughter's ferret has stolen my checkbook, my calculator, my wallet, and my change purse. My office mate's dog stole a neighbor's T-bone steak right off the grill. My old dog, Moonbeam, was known to steal fresh baked cherry pies and peanut butter cookies, while the dog that lived below us stole his master's roast. What is the main idea? What are the supporting details?
Main Idea: However, it's surprising what little thieves creatures can be. Details: 1. My daughter's ferret has stolen my checkbook, my calculator, my wallet, and my change purse. 2. My office mate's dog stole a neighbor's T-bone steak right off the grill. 3. My old dog, Moonbeam, was known to steal fresh baked cherry pies and peanut butter cookies. 4. The dog that lived below us stole his master's roast.
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