Figurative Language
What type of figurative language is this:
The woman is like a wave.
Simile
What is this topic sentence missing?
Verity narrates a struggling writers life.
Author
What is the main idea:
Diabetes is a disease in which the level of glucose in the blood is too high. Glucose—a sugar needed by all cells of the body for energy—is normally transported to the cells with the help of the hormone insulin, which is produced by the pancreas. In type 1 diabetes, which is partly genetically inherited, the pancreas cannot make enough insulin because its insulin-producing cells have been destroyed by the body's own immune system. Thus, glucose accumulates in the blood. In contrast, people with type 2 diabetes can produce insulin, but their bodies are unable to utilize it effectively. Type 2 diabetes may be caused by lifestyle factors, such as high consumption of sugar, in addition to genetics. Type 1 diabetes has a lower prevalence than type 2, accounting for just five to ten percent of diabetes cases. The two conditions also differ by age of onset. Type 1 diabetes typically develops during childhood, while type 2 most commonly occurs in mid- to late adulthood.
The main, or central, idea of the passage is Type 1 and type 2 diabetes differ from each other in terms of cause, age of onset, and prevalence.
Which is more formal?
1 - Sincerely,
2 - Bye
Sincerely,
What is the fastest land animal?
Cheetah
What type of figurative language is this:
Her heart is gold.
Metaphor
What is this topic sentence missing?
Louis Sacher illustrates the consequences of choices.
Title of the text
Holes
What is the main idea:
When Dr. James Naismith invented the game of basketball at Springfield College in 1891, he incorporated aspects of existing games such as rugby, soccer, and lacrosse and established thirteen rules for play. None of these thirteen rules entailed keeping both feet on the ground; still, for the next several decades, basketball was a sedate game with few fast moves or high jumps. In fact, in the 1930s, when University of Missouri player John Cooper tried an innovative play—jumping while shooting—his coach pulled him out of the game. However, after watching Cooper perform the move in practices, the coach eventually had a change of heart and allowed Cooper to use the jump shot at games. Meanwhile, similar situations were taking place at other colleges. As a result of the tradition-breaking moves of a few unorthodox players, the jump shot caught on and became an integral part of the game.
The main, or central, idea of the passage is Because innovators like John Cooper challenged the conventions of basketball, the jump shot became a popular move.
Which is a more formal order confirmation email?
1 - we got your order
2 - Thank you for ordering from our company. We have received your order and will be shipping it shortly!
Thank you for ordering from our company. We have received your order and will be shipping it shortly!
How many grandchildren does Kris Jenner have?
12 (almost 13)
What type of figurative language is this:
The sun kissed her skin in the summer.
What is missing in this topic sentence?
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury is a novel.
Main Idea
What is the main idea:
In 1976, the highly successful women's crew team at Yale University—an all-men's school until 1969—faced a distressing situation: the boathouse still had no women's showers. After every practice session, the men enjoyed hot showers while the women went home cold and wet after a morning of vigorous rowing. The women approached school officials about this untenable situation, but nothing changed. Finally, they opted for dramatic action to focus attention on the different treatment of Yale's male and female rowing crews. They arranged a meeting with a school administrator and invited a writer and photographer from the school paper to attend. At the meeting, the team captain read an eloquent, pointed statement explaining the conditions the team had to endure without access to showers. Meanwhile, the women displayed the words "Title IX" written on their bodies, referring to a federal law banning gender discrimination in educational activities. When an article about the meeting appeared in the New York Times, the team not only got their showers but also succeeded in raising public awareness about Title IX.
The main, or central, idea of the passage is In order to secure fair access to showers, the Yale women's crew team called attention to Title IX in an unusual way.
Which holiday greeting is more formal?
1 - May your Christmas be Merry and Bright.
2 - I hope you have a great Christmas.
May your Christmas be Merry and Bright.
True or False
The voice actors for Minnie and Mickey were married in real life.
True
What does this euphemism suggest?
Jane is enjoying her golden years in a beautiful mountainside community.
Jane is old
A topic sentence needs what four elements?
-Title
-Author
-Verb
-Main Idea/Theme
What is the main idea:
Strict social conventions governed women's fashion in the early 1900s: women were expected to wear elaborate hairstyles, floor-length gowns, and rigid corsets that constricted the waist. However, at the beginning of the 1920s, the evolving role of women spurred dramatic changes in women's fashion, resulting in the iconic flapper style. During World War I, many women had started to work outside the home while men were at war. Then, in 1920, the Nineteenth Amendment granted women the right to vote. As the decade progressed, more women were participating in politics, going to college, and driving automobiles than in previous decades. In response to these developments, many young women dressed in the style of the flapper. Flappers wore short haircuts and loose dresses that de-emphasized their femininity; they also wore low-heeled shoes that were more comfortable for walking and dancing. In the 1920s, the flapper became the embodiment of the new freethinking and independent woman.
The main, or central, idea of the passage is Flapper fashion emerged because women experienced greater political, intellectual, and social freedoms in the 1920s.
Which is a more formal greeting in a letter?
1 - Hi,
2 - Good afternoon,
Good afternoon,
What is a baby rabbit called?
Kit
What type of irony is this?
"We'll I'm ready to run a marathon," Kate said wheezing, after collapsing on her bed following a jog around the block.
Verbal Irony
True or false: This topic sentence has all the elements of a good topic sentence.
The Iron Mountain by John Lee explores the difficult journey of a man climbing to new heights.
True
What is the main idea:
When Pluto was first discovered in 1930, it was accepted as the ninth planet in our solar system. However, it lost that status in 2006 when the International Astronomical Union created a new classification of celestial bodies: dwarf planets. Dwarf planets, the category into which Pluto was moved, are similar to regular planets in two ways: both types of planets orbit the sun and contain sufficient mass to have been shaped into spheres by gravity. The primary difference between regular planets and dwarf planets involves their orbits. Regular planets have cleared their "neighborhoods" of other objects by deflecting or consuming the smaller bodies that they have encountered, leaving their orbits relatively unobstructed. A dwarf planet like Pluto, however, has not cleared its orbit. Pluto is one of many small, icy objects in its region of space, and since it does not have significantly more mass than these objects, it has not managed to absorb them, nor to move them away through direct contact or gravitational interactions.
The main, or central, idea of the passage is Dwarf planets like Pluto are distinguished from actual planets by the characteristics of their orbits.
Which excerpt from a student essay is more formal?
1 - So many kids use phones during class nowadays.
2 - In todays society, students are observed using their phone and other technology during precious teachable minutes.
In todays society, students are observed using their phone and other technology during precious teachable minutes.
How many pleats (folds) does a chefs hat have?
100