Context Clues
In the following sentence: "The gigantic elephant towered over the other animals in the zoo"? Gigantic most likely means-
This is what makes a fiction book different than a nonfiction book.
Fiction books are usually made-up with fake characters and events.
What is being compared in the metaphor: "The classroom was a zoo"?
The classroom and a zoo
It is probably raining outside.
In the following sentence "After playing outside all afternoon, Sarah felt parched and reached for a cold glass of water." Parched most likely means-
What is thirsty?
This is what makes nonfiction different from fiction.
Nonfiction books are about real events, people, places, or things.
What is being compared in the simile: "Her laughter bubbled like a brook"?
Her laughter and a brook
Mr. Smith brought a mystery box to school today. Sarah said "I can't wait to see what's inside!" How does Sarah feel?
She feels excited about what is in the box.
In the following sentence: "The barking dog was a nuisance," Nuisance most likely means-
What is annoying?
If a book is about dinosaurs and how they lived millions of years ago, is it likely to be fiction or nonfiction?
Nonfiction
What does a simile have to contain?
Josh was walking down the street carrying a bag with a ball, tennis shoes, jersey, and a water bottle. Where is Josh going?
To a sports game or practice
In the following sentence: "After the rain, there was an abundant supply of fresh vegetables in the garden" Abundant most likely means-
What is plenty?
Imagine you're reading a book about a magical kingdom with talking animals and dragons. Is this book likely fiction or nonfiction?
Fiction
Does the following sentence: "Her smile was as bright as the sun." have a simile or a metaphor?
Simile
Look at the following sentence- "The soccer field was empty, and the goalposts were toppled over." What do you think happened on the soccer field?
There was probably a storm with high winds.
In the following sentence: "The explorer marveled at the vast expanse of the desert," Vast most likely means-
Which of the following is most likely fiction?
a) "A Guide to Ancient Egypt"
b) "The Adventures of Captain Courageous"
c) "How Plants Grow and Change"
d) "Famous Scientists and Their Discoveries"
B
Does the following sentence have a metaphor or a simile? "The sun is a giant ball of fire."
Metaphor
In a story where a character is seen rushing to catch the bus while holding a backpack and a lunchbox, what can you infer about the character's situation?
They are going to school.