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Figurative Language
TESTING TIPS
TESTING TIPS
TRUE/FALSE
Mystery
100
Give an example of a Simile.
Her eyes sparkle like the sun.
100
What should you eat the morning of an exam?
Healthy food! (NO TAKIS and SODA)
100
How much sleep should you get before an exam?
PLENTY 8-10 hours
100
You are allowed to highlight in your ELA test booklet.
True
100
What is the capital of New York?
Albany
200
What is a metaphor?
A comparison between two unlike things that does not use the words like or as.
200
How many pieces of textual evidence should you include in a short answer response?
At least TWO
200
True or False You should answer all multiple choice questions before reading the passage.
FALSE. You can survey the questions, but don't answer them until you have read the passage.
200
You are not allowed to write on your ELA test booklet at all.
False
200
How many stripes does the US flag have and why?
13 for the original 13 colonies.
300
VROOOOMMM!! POW!! BAMM!! What are these examples of?
Onomatopoeia
300
How many details (textual evidence) should you use in an extended response?
At least 4
300
Name 2 things to do that will help you answer short response questions.
RACE Look back in the text. Use two details. Make sure you read the question carefully.
300
You should always read questions slowly and carefully, making sure to look for key words.
True
300
what is 1/4 x 2/6
2/24
400
The teapot screamed in the kitchen. What is this an example of?
Personification
400
True or False If you don't know a multiple choice answer, just skip it!
FALSE
400
True or False You can only use blue pen on the bubble sheet.
False. You must use a No. 2 pencil
400
If you don't know the answer to one question, spend at least 1/2 hour trying to figure it out.
False. Keep it moving :)
400
What does I.S. stand for in I.S. 93?
Intermediate School
500
What is a hyperbole and provide an example.
A hyperbole is an exaggeration. I've told you this a million times!
500
What strategies can you use when answering multiple choice questions?
Process of elimination Look back in the text predict the answer
500
What is one of the most important things to remember when taking an exam?
Stay POSITIVE :)
500
Day 1 of the test has 3 extended responses.
False. Day 1- 42 multiple choice Day 2- 7 multiple choice, 3 short response, 1 extended response. Day 3- 5 short response, 2 extended response
500
What is the name of Kim and Kanye's baby?
North West