Figurative Language
Which sentence includes a simile? (like or as)
A. When I walked outside, I was as cold as an ice cube.
B. "The entire class was so loud!
C. Oh no, I forgot my boring book!
A. When I walked outside, I was as cold as an ice cube.
Which sentence is an opinion?
A. Today is Friday
B. Tomorrow will be Saturday
C. Yesterday was the best day ever!
C. Yesterday was the best day ever!
"Winds may be hazardous. Remain indoors."
What does the word "hazardous" mean?
A. fast
B. cold
C. unsafe
What is C. unsafe.
Knowing the prefix "re" helped the reader know that "reappear" means
A. appear again
B. not appear
C. appear out of thin air
A. appear again.
What is the difference between literal and figurative?
( not examples, I want a definition!)
literal is real
figurative is not real, an exaggeration
Which of these lines from a poem includes examples of alliteration? (same beginning sounds)
A. They were as different as night and day.
B. Too Tall Tom and So Short Sally
C. She got what she needed and nothing more.
B. Too Tall Sally and So Short Tom
Which sentence shows an example of exaggeration?
A. It is hot outside
B. It's so cold outside it feels like Antarctica!
C. It is raining a lot these days.
B. It's so cold outside it feels like Antarctica!
The bird flew vigorously until it reached it's destination.
What does vigorously mean?
A. slow
B. cool
c. forcefully
c. forcefully
"Such trips were often hard, though."
Which meaning of the word "hard" is used in this sentence?
A. firm
B. stern
C. difficult
C. difficult.
Who was the main character in Love that Dog?
Jack
What does it's raining cats and dogs mean?
It means its raining really hard!
What is the purpose of the story "Hatchet"?
A. to inform the readers
B. to persuade the readers
C. to entertain the readers
C. to entertain the readers
"Louisa pushed it open and entered the garden."
Which word is the opposite of the word "entered?"
A. crashed
B. ran
C. left
What is C. left.
The student who doesn't study is at a disadvantage when taking his test. Knowing the prefix "dis-" helps the reader understand that "disadvantages" means
A. no advantage
B. big advantage
C. having an advantage
A. the opposite of advantages.
Name one mountain RANGE that we have learned about!
Andes, Alps, Appalachians, Himalayas, Rockies
MOUNT EVEREST IS NOT A MOUNTAIN RANGE!
What does having a heart of gold mean?
Someone who is kind, caring, helpful etc.
Which sentence is a fact?
A. Polar bears are the best animal in the world.
B. Black bears eat fish.
C. Dolphins are the coolest water animal.
B. Black bears eat fish.
"In some cases bifocals or trifocals are necessary to correct the vision of a patient."
In this sentence, the word correct means
A. fix
B. right
C. change
What is A. fix.
"Grandma Bea learned this recipe from her mother, and she has passed it on to each of her children."
What does this sentence suggest about Bea's French toast?
A. It is easy to make.
B. Anybody could make this kind of French toast.
C. This recipe for French toast has special meaning.
C. This recipe for French toast has special meaning.
What system is made up of blood vessels that carry blood away from and towards the heart ?
The Circulatory System <3
What does my legs felt like jello mean?
Your legs are tired and sore.
What can you infer from this sentence?
My dad studied for 6 years, practiced on many patients, and spent multiple hours to finally become a surgeon.
A. It takes years of practice and schooling to become a surgeon.
B. Anyone can be a surgeon.
C. Doing surgery is scary.
A. It takes years of practice and schooling to become a surgeon.
Which sentence uses the word "overcome" correctly?
A. My friend overcome to my house.
B. The mom was overcome with joy when her baby arrived.
C. The will overcome his bone.
B. The mom was overcome with joy when her baby arrived.
"Did Peanut come through the gate? No, that was impossible." What does the word "impossible" mean?
A. very possible
B. not possible
C. full of possibility
B. not possible.
What is Mrs. Moratelli's dog's name?
Sawyer