Figurative Language
I am as strong as an ox.
What is simile.
Determine the text structure of the following:
Carl Terrell Mitchell, better known by his stage name Twista, was born in 1972. Nineteen years later Mitchell’s first album, “Runnin' Off at da Mouth,” debuted. In 1997, after appearing on a hit song, Twista was signed to Atlantic Records. Under that label he released “Adrenaline Rush” and formed the group Speedknot Mobstaz in 1998. His 2004 album Kamikaze went to number-one on the U.S. Billboard 200 album chart.
What is chronological order.
Choose the letter of the word that most closely matches the italicized word:
The teacher doesn't mind if you chew gum or have a small snack, so long as you are not conspicuous with your consumption. If you put a bag of chips on your desk and start sharing them with everyone, he's going to take your chips.
A. sneaky
B. silent
C. noticeable
D. pleasant
C. noticeable
What is the tone of this poem?
A Day Away
Some feelings are shallow, some feelings are deep.
Some make us smile, some make us weep.
Some we love, some we don't.
Some we'll savor, some we won't.
Some grounding, some uplifting,
Some long-lasting, some constantly shifting.
No matter what feelings I'm feeling today,
I know tomorrow is only a day away.
Hopeful, introspective, motivating
My name is Jacqueline. I am 1) a clerk at Dave’s Grocery Store. Sometimes I work at a cash register. When 2) I no working there I work 3) in the service counter. The grocery store has a 4) bank a flower shop, and a pharmacy. 5) There is an ATM 6) between the entrance. The store is on Main Street. 7) All most everybody in town shops 8) to Dave’s.
Look at question 1. How should it be re-written?
1) A. clerk at Dave’s
B. a clerk in Dave’s
C. a clerk at the Dave’s
D. Correct as is
D. Correct as is.
I could walk ten thousand miles to get to you.
Hyperbole
Determine the type of text structure of the following:
The twist is a dance inspired by rock and roll music. To do the Twist, first stand with your feet approximately shoulder width apart. The torso may be squared to the knees and hips, or turned at an angle so one foot is farther forward than the other. Then, hold your arms out from your body, bent at your elbow. Next, rotate your hips, torso, and legs as a single unit with your arms staying more or less stationary. Every so often lift one leg off of the floor for styling. Now you’re doing the twist!
Sequence
Choose the letter of the word that most closely matches the italicized word:
The sly fox showed his guile when he tricked the sparrow into drinking from the birdbath and then smashed him with a giant log.
A. bored
B. cunning
C. hungry
D. irritation
B. cunning
What are words that show tone in this poem?
A Day Away
Some feelings are shallow, some feelings are deep.
Some make us smile, some make us weep.
Some we love, some we don't.
Some we'll savor, some we won't.
Some grounding, some uplifting,
Some long-lasting, some constantly shifting.
No matter what feelings I'm feeling today,
I know tomorrow is only a day away.
uplifting, a day away, smile, weep, shallow, love, savor
My name is Jacqueline. I am 1) a clerk at Dave’s Grocery Store. Sometimes I work at a cash register. When 2) I no working there I work 3) in the service counter. The grocery store has a 4) bank a flower shop, and a pharmacy. 5) There is an ATM 6) between the entrance. The store is on Main Street. 7) All most everybody in town shops 8) to Dave’s.
Look at number 2.
2) A. I not
B. I am not
C. I’m not
D. Both B and c are correct
D. Both B and C are Correct
Which type of irony is the following?
I wish I could take the FAST reading test everyday of my life!
Verbal Irony
Determine the type of text structure of the following:
There are many reasons why people dance. Some people dance for fun, just because they enjoy dancing. At other times, people dance for exercise or for weight loss, because dancing can really get your heart beating. Also, sometimes people dance to try to get boyfriends or girlfriends. Some people think that good dancing is attractive. There are many reasons why people dance.
Cause and Effect
Choose the letter of the word that most closely matches the italicized word:
Bobby told Suzy that he went to the party, but not that he went to the party with Brenda. Suzy is upset about this omission.
A. exclusion
B. situation
C. problem
D. story
A. exclusion
What is the tone of this poem?
The plates will still shift
and the clouds will still spew.
The sun will slowly rise
and the moon will follow too.
Life’s beauty will continue
to flourish all around,
but now you are gone,
these birds have no sound.
And my heart does not beat.
It is still inside my chest.
My tears keep on falling
and my head will not rest.
But I have no choice only
to move through this life.
Endlessly attempting
to fill this longing that is rife.
lonely, depressed, longing
My name is Jacqueline. I am 1) a clerk at Dave’s Grocery Store. Sometimes I work at a cash register. When 2) I no working there I work 3) in the service counter. The grocery store has a 4) bank a flower shop, and a pharmacy. 5) There is an ATM 6) between the entrance. The store is on Main Street. 7) All most everybody in town shops 8) to Dave’s.
Look at number 3.
3) A. in the services
B. at the service
C. at service
D. Correct as is
B.
Kill two birds with one stone!
Idiom
Determine the text structure of the following:
Hurricanes and tornados are both amazing yet deadly natural phenomena. Both generate deadly conditions, but in different ways. Tornados are likely to damage people and property with their high winds, which go up to 300 miles per hour, but hurricanes are generally more feared for their flooding. Also, hurricanes can produce tornados, which makes them quite dangerous indeed.
Compare/Contrast
Choose the letter of the word that most closely matches the italicized word:
Kirstin was so audacious as to take the pen out of the businessman's pocket and begin writing the check for him.
A. smart
B. demanded
C. funny
D. bold
D. bold
Determine words from the poem that show the tone.
The plates will still shift
and the clouds will still spew.
The sun will slowly rise
and the moon will follow too.
Life’s beauty will continue
to flourish all around,
but now you are gone,
these birds have no sound.
And my heart does not beat.
It is still inside my chest.
My tears keep on falling
and my head will not rest.
But I have no choice only
to move through this life.
Endlessly attempting
to fill this longing that is rife.
no sound, tears, longing, attempting, not rest
My name is Jacqueline. I am 1) a clerk at Dave’s Grocery Store. Sometimes I work at a cash register. When 2) I no working there I work 3) in the service counter. The grocery store has a 4) bank a flower shop, and a pharmacy. 5) There is an ATM 6) between the entrance. The store is on Main Street. 7) All most everybody in town shop to Dave's.
Look at question 4.
4) A. bank: a flower shop,
B. bank. a flower shop,
C. bank, a flower shop,
D. Correct as is
C. bank, a flower shop,
My grade was sinking worse than the Titanic!
metaphor or allusion :)
Determine the text structure of the following:
Where Did This Tornado Come From? No one knows exactly what causes tornados, but some scientists believe that when warm air meets cold air, a tornado may form. The reason for this is that the warm air is lighter than the cold air, so it rises up fast and meets different winds moving different directions. Under the right conditions, this can cause a tornado. Though there is still much mystery surrounding tornados, many people believe that when warm moist air meets cool dry air, tornados can result.
Cause and Effect
Choose the letter of the word that most closely matches the italicized word:
By making his lunches and saving his lunch money, Alex was able to amass enough to pay for his first semester of college.
A. discard
B. assemble
C. lose
D. dispose
B. assemble
Choose a vocabulary word (any that we have learned) that has a positive tone and describe why it has a negative tone.
Answers may vary.
My name is Jacqueline. I am 1) a clerk at Dave’s Grocery Store. Sometimes I work at a cash register. When 2) I no working there I work 3) in the service counter. The grocery store has a 4) bank a flower shop, and a pharmacy. 5) There is an ATM 6) between the entrance. The store is on Main Street. 7) All most everybody in town shops 8) to Dave’s
Look at question 5.
5) A. There is a
B. Their is an
C. There are an
D. Correct as is
D. Correct as is