Figurative Language
Excerpt from Julie of the Wolves
Support It
Test Taking Strategies
100

True or False: A metaphor compares two things using "like or as"

What is false?

100

22. The word choice in paragraph 2 affects the tone of the story by

What is choice C.

100

22. Words that led you to your answer 

What is trembled, heartbeat quickened, frightened?

100

Bold, italics, words underlined

What is outstanding text features?

200

We're like two peas in a pod

What is simile?

200

23. The details in paragraphs 3 and 4 reveal about Miyax

What is choice C?

200

23. Sentences or words in paragraph 3 and 4 that led to the answer

What is "by imitating this signal with her forefinger, Miyax had lured many a squirrel to her hand"?

200

First step in when taking test

What is read directions?

300

"thick as leaves that with the early frost of autumn drop and fall within the forest..."

What is a simile?

300

24. The detail that supports a theme of the story.

What is choice B?

300

24. Actions that help support the theme

What is Miyax watching patiently for the actions of the wolves?

300

Second step in test taking

What is read the questions?

400

"The dim attic was a forgotten lifetime...."

What is a metaphor?

400

25. The quotation that best reveals Miyax's attitude toward Amaroq.

What is choice B?

400

25. Paragraph supports your answer

What is paragraph 5?

400

Highlighting, writing notes, circling words not understood, underlining important words

What is annotating?

500

"Baby, you're a firework! Come on, let your colors burst." 

The comparison is....

What is you and fireworks?

500

26. The author's use of language in paragraph 10 contribute to the tone of the story by

What is choice D?

500

26. Words or sentences that supports your answer

What is frightening?

500

Crossing out two unlikely answers

What is process of elimination?