Treasure Island
Why does the narrator's mother open the chest?
To get the rent that was owed to her family
The prickly pear punctured my tire.
Alliteration
The purpose of a ____________ sentence is to tell the reader what a paragraph will be about.
topic
Who was the general in charge of the Continental Army?
George Washington
Who wrote the book "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"?
Roald Dahl
A saber is another word for a ___________.
sword
Winning the race was the best thing that has ever happened in my life.
Hyperbole
What is one thing that you can do before beginning work on a rough draft?
Brainstorm, outline, etc.
Fill in the blank: "No __________ without _________
taxation, representation
What is the largest river in South America?
Amazon River
What was hidden in Billy Bones's chest?
A map
The chocolate fudge was like an oasis for my mouth.
Simile
What is the basic structure of a paragraph?
Topic sentence, supporting details, concluding sentence
What was the nickname of the gunshot that started the war?
"The Shot Heard Round the World"
In which sport is the word "love" used?
Tennis
What did the captain tell the narrator to be on the lookout for?
A man with one leg
I heard a loud clank as I worked on the sink.
Onomatopoeia
The ______________________ tells a reader what an essay will be about.
thesis statement
What was the nickname for the British army?
Redcoats
What is the national sport of Canada?
Ice hockey
What did Captain Billy Bones have on his cheek?
Too many cooks in the kitchen will spoil the broth.
Idiom
You can _____________ by starting each paragraph by leaving a little space.
indent
What was the name of the United States military?
The Continental Army
What is the largest mammal in the world?
Blue whale