Parts of Speech
SBAC Vocab
Figurative Language
ELA Reading Skills
100
This type of word is a person, place, thing, or idea.
NOUN
100
Which word matches this definition? To recognize and describe to explain
Identify, Predict, Contrast, or Compare
Identify
100
Read the sentence. Tell what figurative language is found here. The flower was soft as silk.
a.) simile b.) personification c.) hyperbole
Simile
100
What does the acronym RACES stand for?
R: Restate
A: Answer
C: Cite textual evidence
E: Explain
S: Summarize
200
Where are you going? Which words in this sentence are VERBS?
are, going
200
Which word matches this definition? Something that can proven true
Opinion, Metaphor, Fact, or Similar
Fact
200
Read the sentence. Tell what figurative language is found here. The clouds rolled in ominously. The sky looked angry.
a.) metaphor b.) personification c.) hyperbole
b.) personification
200
What do we call an author's reason or intent in writing?
Author's Purpose
300
My brother had told me some random story, but I didn't want to listen. What word in this sentence is an COORDINATING CONJUNCTION?
Bonus 100 points: How do we identify a coordinating conjunction?
But
FANBOYS
300
Which word matches this definition? Words that come before or after a word to help you understand its meaning
Analyze, Organization, Structure, or Context
Context
300
Read the sentence. Tell what figurative language is found here. The salsa was so hot, my tongue began to melt.
a.) simile b.) onomatopeia c.) hyperbole
c.) hyperbole
300
What is an author's message called?
Theme
400
I woke to an obnoxious sound outside my window. What part of speech is the word "obnoxious"?
ADJECTIVE
400
Which word matches this definition? Comapred to another, unfair
Bias, Opinion, Topic, or Con
Bias
400
Read the sentence. Tell what figurative language is found here. "Oh no....AH-CHOO! Sniffle, I need a tissue please."
a.) onomatopoeia b.) idiom c.) personification
a.) onomatopoeia
400
What is the difference between summarizing and paraphrasing?
Summarizing is putting the whole text in your own words. Paraphrasing is putting part of the text in your own words.
500
This type of noun is special and requires a capital letter.
PROPER NOUN
500
Which word matches this definition? An educated guess
Prediction, Inference, Foreshadowing, or Conclusion
Inference
500
Read the sentence. Tell what figurative language is found here. "Could you please put a sock in it? I'm trying to focus!"
a.) idiom b.) metaphor c.) hyperbole
a.) idiom
500
How do we find textual evidence to support your argument?
