Parts of Speech
Figurative Language
Vocabulary
Author's Purpose
Random
100
What is a verb?
An action word
100
What is a simile?
A comparison between two things using like or as.
100
What is a synonym?
A word that has the same or similar meaning
100
What would the author's purpose be for a children's book?
Entertain
100
True or False: CER stands for claim, explain, reasoning
False
200
What are the 4 main types of nouns?
Person, Place, Thing, Idea
200
What is a metaphor?
A comparison between two things that does not include like or as.
200
What does assumptions mean?
Accepting something as truth or certain to happen without proof.
200
What is the author's purpose in "Women in Aviation?"
To inform about the challenges women in aviation had to face.
200
Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
a. The turkey was dry, flavorless, and nasty
b. The turkey was dry, flavorless and nasty.
c. The turkey was dry, flavorless, and nasty.
d. The turkey was dry flavorless and nasty
c. The turkey was dry, flavorless, and nasty.
300
What is an adjective?
A word used to describe or modify a noun.
300
Is the following sentence a simile or a metaphor?
The stars shined like diamonds in the sky.
Simile
300
What does the "pre" in precaution mean?
Before
300
What is the "author's purpose" of this poster?
Persuade; convince you to eat at McDonalds
300
"To take Takis from a toddler is taboo" is an example of what?
Alliteration
400
What is the complete subject in the following sentence:
The West Virginian snail is mildly poisonous.
"West Virginian snail"
400
The following sentence includes what example of figurative language?
The sweet smell of nutmeg and cinnamon saturated the air as the cinnamon rolls baked in the hot oven.
imagery (smell)
400
What is the connotation of a word?
The feelings associated with the word (positive or negative).
400
What are the four types of author's purpose?
Inform, Entertain, Persuade, Express
400
What is a counter claim?
A statement that opposes the author's main argument or claim; acknowledges an opposing opinion
500
Identify the subject, verb, and adjective(s) in the following sentence:
With the the long weekend to energize them, the tired students worked hard to get all their work done.
subject: students
verb: worked
adjective: long, tired
500
bark, quack, thump, meow are all examples of what?
Onomatopoeia
500
Believing all cats are mean and beastly is an example of what vocabulary word?
Prejudice
500
Why is it important to know an author's purpose?
Allows you to understand what the author is trying to achieve, and to interpret the text more accurately.
500
What are the 5 stages of plot?
1: Exposition
2: Rising Action
3: Climax
4: Falling Action
5: Resolution