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Context Clues
Misc.
100
What does RACER stand for?
Restate Question Answer Cite Evidence Explain Evidence Restate Answer
100
Which type of figurative language is this example: That song really grabbed me.
Personification
100
What author came for a special visit for Halloween?
Edgar Allan Poe
100
You don't want to wrap your presents in plastic wrap because it's TRANSPARENT and everyone will know what you got.
See-through
100
How many Harry Potter books are there?
7
200
What phrase can you use to help you "explain" in RACER?
This shows
200
Which figurative language term is this example: Bang! The gunshot rang out through the town.
Onomatopoeia
200
What is the definition of theme?
What the author wants you to get out of the story. (Moral)
200
Lyle had a hard time keeping up with his mom, who was walking at a very BRISK pace.
Fast, etc.
200
In what year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
1776
300
Put an ellipsis in this sentence: Lincoln, a very smart man, was very accomplished in many ways.
Lincoln...was very accomplished in many ways.
300
Mom bought lots of food at the store, including bananas, carrots, and celery.
Mom bought lots of food at the store...
300
What is the definition of mood?
How the reader feels about a piece of writing
300
My parents can't agree which color napkins to buy, but I'm not concerned about such FRIVOLOUS things.
Unimportant, etc.
300
In which state can you find Mount Rushmore?
South Dakota
400
I can't come up with a good question. The first group to draw a star and raise up their boards gets the points.
400
What are the three types of irony?
Dramatic Verbal Situational
400
What is the definition of tone?
The writer's attitude towards their writing
400
He RELUCTANTLY agreed to help her move and grumbled the whole time.
Unwillingly
400
Which came first: Instagram or Twitter?
Twitter
500
In-text Citation/Direct Quote: Ms. Carling is bad at math. Source: Mrs. McCully
According to Mrs. McCully, "Ms. Carling is bad at math."
500
What is dramatic irony?
When the audience knows something the characters don't
500
500 points for everybody!!
500
The soldier was awarded four medals for his MERITORIOUS conduct on the battlefield.
Outstanding, etc.
500
How many times does the average American open a fridge per day? (I'll take closest without going over)
22