Figurative Language
Context Clues
Golden Words
Test Taking Tips
Text Structure
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TWO PARTS: 1. buzz, whoosh!, beep! beep! 2. It's raining cats and dogs. or Put the pedal to the metal. or He got away with murder.
What is onomatopoeia? What is an idiom?
100
Doing well on the EOG is CONTINGENT upon having a positive attitude and working hard. a) hard work b) dependent c) positive attitude d) contrasted
What is dependent?
100
This is how an author makes an idea or information know or understood, and how he/she makes ideas or feelings known to the reader.
What is convey?
100
If you eliminate one answer you know is wrong out of 4 possible answers, your odds of guessing the correct answer is _________? If you eliminate 2 answers, your odds are ________?
What is 1 out of 3 or 33.33%? What is 1 out of 2 or 50%?
100
This is the type of text structure where the author provides details to give the reader a mental picture. Clue words often used are for instance, such as, for example, to illustrate...
What is desciption?
200
John laughs like a hyena! or She's as smart as a barn door!
What is a simile?
200
Getting a good night's sleep and eating well would be an EFFICACIOUS thing to do in preparing for a test. a) ill-advised b) strong c) healthy and effective d) unhealthy
What healthy and effective?
200
This is a particular way of seeing things that depends on someone's personality or experiences. A synonym for this golden word is point of view.
What is perspective?
200
Two part question: True or False. 1. You should read the question and first try to think of the answer on your own before reading the 4 possible answers. 2. T/F: If you find the "right" answer, don't take time to read all the other answers - they might confuse you.
1. True 2. False, DETRACTORS!!! 2 or 3 of the answers will be partially true and will seem correct when you first read them. ALWAYS READ ALL FOUR ANSWERS!
200
In this type of text structure the author lists items or events in chronological order. Clue words often used are first, second, third, next, finally, previously...
What is sequence?
300
Sponge Bob said, "Hey there, Kylia!" or The willow tree whispered, "Sleep well, my prince." or Charlotte spells a word in her web.
What is personification?
300
The employee received REMUNERATION for doing the extra work requested by her boss. a) demerit b) money c) scolding d) additional work
What is money?
300
The way an author presents information in a text. The five types are: description, cause and effect, problem and solution, compare and contrast, and sequence.
What is text structure?
300
This is what you should do after you have read the title and previewed the passage.
What is read the questions and highlight the key words.
300
In this type of text structure the author provides similarities and differences between two or more people, events, ideas, objects... Clue words often used are same as, similar, alike, in comparision, on the other hand, in contrast...
What is compare and contrast?
400
My love is a red, red rose. or He's no prince, he's a pig!
What is a metaphor?
400
The student replied with a FACETIOUS remark that was not appreciated by the teacher. a) thoughtful b) quick c) inappropriate and flippant d) sincere
What is inappropriate and flippant?
400
This golden word means closely connected, appropriate, related.
What is relevant?
400
These are the four types of questions.
What are: Right there Think and search Author and me On my own
400
The author uses the cause and effect text structure to present ideas, events, or facts as a cause, and what happens as an effect. This is one of the clue words often used.
What are so, because, therefore, then, this led to, the reason why, as a result, effect of, consequently...
500
I'm so hungry I could eat a horse! or I've done this a million times already!
What is a hyperbole?
500
While taking a test may be ARDUOUS for some students, for those who believe they can do well, a test can be a breeze. a) easy b) breezy c) difficult and hard d) artful
What is difficult and hard?
500
This golden word means you are able to see images of the text in your mind's eye. Author's use sensory details (touch, taste, sound, smell, sound) to help the reader do this.
What is visualize?
500
As you read your passage you should do this in the margins.
What is show your thinking?
500
In this type of text structure the author presents a situation and explains one or more ways to fix or adjust the situation. Clue words often used are dilemma is, if, then, so that.
What is problem / solution?