Figurative Language
A comparison that does NOT use "like" or "as." Ex. Her eyes were silent pools.
metaphor
The word devastate comes from the Latin word dēvastātus, which means “laid waste”. What does devastated mean in paragraph 1?
After airplanes devastated the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, veterinarian Cindy Otto arrived in New York City, New York, with a small army—dozens of dogs trained to find missing people.
A upset and shocked
B ruined or destroyed
C overwhelmed
D killed with force
b. Ruined or destroyed
Jake's mother tells him to take an umbrella with him when he is leaving for school. However, Jake does not think it is necessary.
What can you infer about the weather?
a. It is raining.
b. It is going to rain.
c. It is snowing.
b. It is going to rain.
The highest point of interest, the place where ideas are drawn together, an important turning point in a series of actions, or the most forceful event in a story.
Climax
What word(s) should be capitalized? my birthday is in january.
My birthday is in January.
The salsa was so hot, my tongue began to melt.
a.) simile b.) onomatopoeia c.) hyperbole
c.) Hyperbole
What does the word persistent mean in paragraph 3?
"Many people’s symptoms were persistent and lasted many months or years and were not curable."
A. excessively painful and deadly
B. easily treatable and curable
C. existing for a longer than usual time
D. difficult to determine the cause of
c. existing for a longer than usual time
Justin grabbed the leash and quickly put it around Tooli's neck. He stormed out the door with Tooli coming right behind.
He said, "Hurry up, Tooli. You're always so slow." Justin kept his head down and walked quickly down the road, not speaking to anyone that he saw.
What was true about Justin?
a. He was very worried that someone might see him.
b. He was angry that he had to walk the dog.
c. He was feeling sick and wanted to lie down.
d. He was very excited and wanted to hurry.
b. He is angry that he had to walk the dog.
Concludes the action and ensures that all important plot lines have been tied.
Resolution
A campaign speech written by a person running for office.
The author has written this piece to
Persuade
Read the sentence. Tell what figurative language is found here. The clouds rolled in ominously. The sky looked angry.
a.) metaphor b.) personification c.) hyperbole
b.) Personification
In paragraph 5, the word hardy most closely means –
"Many of the dogs remain healthy. In fact, the hardy animals are just as fit as search-and-rescue dogs that weren't involved in 9/11 recovery efforts."
A. strong and resilient
B. brave and bold
C. fearful and anxious
D. tired and athletic
A. Strong and resilient
Read the sentence. Then choose the best inference.
Mila changed her clothes about twenty times before her interview.
a. Mila had lost a lot of weight.
b. Mila was early for her interview.
c. Mila couldn't find her suit in the closet.
d. Mila wanted to make a good impression.
d. Mila wanted to make a good impression.
Events in a story that build up the conflict.
Rising Action
A ________ is a statement that expresses or covers the main points of an entire passage or a smaller section of text. A good one covers main ideas and important details of the text in a logical order – beginning, middle, and end.
summary
"Oh no....AH-CHOO! Sniffle, I need a tissue please." a.) onomatopoeia b.) idiom c.) personification
a.) Onomatopoeia
Read the dictionary entry for the word vital.
vital \’vī-tel\ adj. 1. of or relating to life 2. having remarkable energy 3. of critical importance 4. animated and lively
Which definition most closely matches the way the word vital is used in paragraph 11?
"These animals are vital life-saving resources for state, local, and federal programs for disaster management,"
A Definition 1
B Definition 2
C Definition 3
D Definition 4
c. definition 3
Richard must have looked at the clock twenty times before he finally heard the last bell ring. As soon as he heard it, Richard grabbed his coat and books. As usual, he was the first one out of the front door.
What can you infer about the setting of the selection?
a. Richard is at home.
b. Richard is at school.
c. Richard is at the gym.
d. Richard is in the library.
b. Richard is at school.
Events that lead up to the resolution of a story.
Falling Action
Timmy Turner was rushing to get to school because he was going on a field trip. Timmy felt so happy and excited that he was going on his first field trip of the year. Timmy thought that everything was going to go well that day.
What point of view is the paragraph told from?
Third Person
Read the sentence. Tell what figurative language is found here. "Could you please put a sock in it? I'm trying to focus!"
a.) idiom b.) metaphor c.) hyperbole
a.) Idiom
In paragraph 14, the word inquisitiveness means –
"Known for their inquisitiveness, some dog breeds can be trained to search with energy for a hidden toy for long periods of time."
A curiosity
B laziness
C strength
D playfulness
a. curiosity
Read the sentence. Then choose the best inference.
Glenda gave her grandson a warm hug every time she saw him.
a. Glenda had a lot of money.
b. Glenda was not feeling well.
c. Glenda loved her grandson.
c. Glenda loved her grandson.
The beginning of the story, where the characters and setting are introduced.
Exposition/ Introduction
First be sure to check the date on the bread.Then take out the peanut butter, jelly and a knife. Use the knife to scoop out peanut butter and then spread it on one side of each piece of bread. Next, take the jelly and spread it on one of the slices, on top of the peanut butter. Now it's time to put one slice on top of the other. You can cut the sandwich either in half or in quarters.
The author wrote this piece to
a. entertain.
b. inform.
c. persuade.
b. inform