Figurative Language
Identify the type of figurative language: "The sun was a molten gold coin in the sky."
The vivid colors of her swimsuit.
a) Faded b) Pale c) Blurry d) Strong, clear images
d) Strong, clear images
Who are going to the beach tomorrow?
Who is going to the beach tomorrow?
What part of speech is the word sun in this sentence: The sun is hot.
Noun
What date does summer officially begin in the United States each year?
June 21
Identify the type of figurative language: "Summer is a warm blanket."
Metaphor
The ephemeral beauty of the sunset faded quickly.
a) Lasting for a very short time b) Never-ending c) Bright d) Ordinary
b) Never-ending
She don't like swimming in the ocean.
She doesn't like swimming in the ocean.
What part of speech is the word quickly in this sentence: The days passed by quickly.
Adverb
What fruit is considered the most popular in the U.S. during the summer?
Watermelon
Identify the type of figurative language: "The heat was so intense, you could fry an egg on the sidewalk."
Hyperbole
The copious amount of sunscreen was necessary.
a) Scarce b) Useless c) Abundant; plentiful d) Unneeded
c) Abundant; plentiful
I seen a dolphin while I was swimming.
I saw a dolphin while I was swimming.
Action verb (gerund)
Which U.S. state is known for celebrating the longest continuous Fourth of July celebration, starting in 1785?
A. Virginia
B. Massachusetts
C. Rhode Island
D. Pennsylvania
C. Rhode Island
Identify the type of figurative language: "The beach called my name."
Personification
His laconic reply showed he was eager to get to the beach.
Using few words
Me and my friends went to the beach.
My friends and I went to the beach.
What part of speech is the word and in this sentence: The sun and sand are warm.
Conjunction
How often are the Summer Olympic Games held?
Every 4 years
Identify the figurative language: "After finishing her last exam, Mia spent the next two months chasing the sun"
Idiom
The ubiquitous beach umbrellas dotted the shoreline.
Present everywhere
Their going to have a barbecue.
They're going to have a barbecue.
What part of speech is the word my in this sentence: I brought my beach towel.
Possessive Pronoun
What causes the warm temperatures during summer in the Northern Hemisphere?
The North Pole tilts toward the sun