Figurative Language
Which type of figurative language is used in this sentence.
“I heard a loud BANG when my brother slammed the door.”
A) Alliteration C) Imagery
B) Onomatopoeia D) Idiom
B) Onomatopoeia
Lisa loved to read books. Every afternoon, she would curl up in her favorite chair with a new story. She traveled to faraway lands, met exciting characters, and learned amazing things—all without leaving her house.
What is the main idea of this passage?
Lisa enjoys reading books.
How is connotation different from denotation?
Denotation is the literal dictionary definition of a word: its exact meaning.
Connotation is the emotional or implied meaning that a word carries beyond its dictionary definition.
A butterfly’s life begins as an egg. After a few days, the egg hatches into a caterpillar. The caterpillar eats and grows until it forms a chrysalis. Inside the chrysalis, it transforms and finally emerges as a butterfly.
What text structure is used in this passage?
A. Cause and Effect
B. Compare and Contrast
C. Sequence/Chronological Order
D. Problem and Solution
C. Sequence/Chronological Order
"Ms.Coody loves reading, books, especially mystery novels."
Find the error within the sentence...
The comma between "reading" and "books"
Which sentences are examples of metaphors. Choose all that apply.
The sun was a bright ball of fire.
The bunny was as soft as velvet.
The shoes were like a smelly skunk.
That test was as easy as pie.
1. The sun was a bright ball of fire.
Antarctica is a continent of beauty and danger. Containing 72% of the earth's fresh water, 90% of the world's ice, with winds blowing as fast as 185 miles per hour, and with temperatures going down to 100 degrees below zero, Antarctica is beautiful but dangerous.
What is the main idea of this passage?
Antarctica is full of beauty and danger.
Which pair of words have the same denotation but different connotations?
A. Fast & Slow
B. Teacher & Student
C. Conversational & Chatty
D. House & Home
D. House and Home
What are some examples of words that would be found in a compare and contrast text?
best, less, either, neither, more, in contrast, etc.
Fix this sentence;
She having a lot of homework to do for her math, science, and english classes.
Having gets changed to "has"
Which type of figurative language is used in this sentence.
“I’d give you everything under the sun to see that movie with you.”
A) Alliteration C) Imagery
B)Pun D) Hyperbole
D) Hyperbole
Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19th, is a significant day in American history that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. The name “Juneteenth” is a blend of “June” and “nineteenth,” marking the day in 1865 when Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced the freedom of enslaved African Americans in the Confederacy
What is the main idea of this passage?
Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.
Samantha walked into the room, her outfit turning heads instantly. She had chosen a bold red jacket that made a statement. Some students admired her confident style, while others whispered that she was being attention-seeking. Samantha ignored the murmurs and took her seat, smiling slightly. She preferred to think of herself as unique rather than weird.
How does Samantha view the word “weird” based on the passage?
A. She agrees with it and is okay with being weird.
B. She sees it as a compliment.
C. She thinks it has a negative connotation and prefers “unique.”
D. She doesn’t notice the word at all.
C. She thinks it has a negative connotation and prefers “unique.”
Plastic is everywhere, from packaging to household items, and it seems nearly impossible to avoid. However, the widespread use of plastic has resulted in severe environmental consequences. The most significant issue is plastic pollution, which harms wildlife and ecosystems. Marine animals, for example, often mistake plastic items for food, leading to fatal consequences. Additionally, plastic does not break down easily and can take hundreds of years to decompose, leading to long-term environmental damage. On the other hand, some companies are attempting to solve this issue by creating biodegradable plastics or encouraging the use of recyclable materials. Although these solutions are a step in the right direction, they have yet to fully address the global scale of plastic waste.
What text structure is used in this passage?
A. Cause and Effect
B. Compare and Contrast
C. Problem and Solution
D. Sequence
C. Problem and Solution
At first, chef Alex opened his restaurant in 1999, people told him he’d never succeed.
Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
A) No Change
B) Years ago
C) When
D) Delete it
C) When
Which type of figurative language is used in this sentence.
“Sara sank silver snail shells silently.”
A) Onomatopoeia C) Idiom
B) Alliteration D) Allusion
B) Alliteration
Photosynthesis is a very important process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll pigments. This process converts light energy into chemical energy, producing oxygen as a byproduct, which is essential for the survival of aerobic life forms.
What is the main idea of the passage?
Photosynthesis is vital for life to survive.
Which word has the same denotation as “lazy” but a softer, more neutral connotation?
A. Unmotivated
B. Relaxed
C. Inactive
D. Unproductive
C. Inactive
The forest was alive with sounds. Birds chirped merrily in the tall, green trees, their songs echoing in the cool morning air. The ground beneath my feet was soft, covered in a blanket of fallen leaves that crunched with every step. Sunlight filtered through the canopy, casting dappled patches of light on the mossy floor. The air smelled fresh and earthy, with hints of pine and damp wood. A gentle breeze rustled the leaves above, sending them dancing in the wind. In the distance, a stream babbled quietly, its water sparkling in the sunlight as it meandered through the forest.
What is the text structure of this text?
Description
Identify the sentence with correct verb tense:
a) By the time she graduates, she had already accepted a job.
b) By the time she graduated, she already accepts a job.
c) By the time she graduates, she will have accepted a job.
d) By the time she graduates, she had accepted a job.
c) By the time she graduates, she will have accepted a job.
The old house groaned like an exhausted traveler, its wooden bones creaking with every gust of wind.
What type of figurative language is used here?
A. Alliteration and Hyperbole
B. Onomatopoeia and Hyperbole
C. Personification and Simile
D. Idiom and Metaphor
C. Personification and Simile
The ancient oak stood at the heart of the meadow, its branches stretching like welcoming arms toward the sky. Season after season, it watched over the land, sheltering weary travelers from the sun and offering a home to countless birds and squirrels. Even in winter, when its leaves had fallen, the oak remained strong, its roots gripping the earth as if whispering, “I will endure.”
What is the main idea of this passage?
The oak tree provides shelter and represents strength.
Which of these sentences uses a word with a neutral connotation?
A. The manager yelled orders at the employees.
B. The manager gave instructions to the employees.
C. The manager advised the employees.
D. The manager nagged the employees.
B. The manager gave instructions to the employees.
After the local library was destroyed in the fire, the community rallied together to raise funds for its rebuilding, a task that seemed impossible at first but was made achievable through countless donations, volunteer efforts, and the support of local businesses, showing that even in the face of great adversity, unity can lead to remarkable success.
What is the text structure?
Problem and Solution OR/AND Cause and Effect
In the following sentence, what is the part of speech of the word "that"?
I know that she is coming to the party.
a) Conjunction
b) Pronoun
c) Preposition
d) Adjective
A) Conjunction - "That" is joining two clauses: "I know" and "she is coming to the party."