Reference Resources
Figurative Language
Literature
Information Literacy
Miscellaneous
100
This reference resource is a good source of synonyms.
What is a thesaurus?
100
A word that shares the same written form as another word but has a different meaning.
What is a homograph?
100
This form of literature emphasizes rhythm or other patterns of sound and imagery.
What is poetry?
100
When a person properly notes the source(s) of information used.
What is a citation?
100
Forces in nature and human relationships that build, enhance, or enlighten.
What are constructive forces?
200
In this reference resource one can find the definition of words, the part of speech, and the number of syllables.
What is a dictionary?
200
Words that have the same or similar meaning.
What are synonyms?
200
A group of lines within a poem usually separated by white space.
What is a stanza?
200
Using someone else's work without citing it.
What is plagiarism?
200
Forces that demolish, break apart, or lower.
What are destructive forces?
300
This reference resource is used to find quick facts.
What is an almanac.
300
A comparison of two things or persons which are not similar using "like" or "as."
What is a simile?
300
Although not true, these stories are based on real life.
What is realistic fiction?
300
Using caution and common knowledge to keep away from online dangers.
What is internet safety?
300
When a person states/writes his or her views on a subject.
What is opinion piece?
400
The section of a library or Media Center where one would find dictionaries, encyclopedias, atlases, and a thesaurus.
What is the reference section?
400
When you describe something by comparing it with something else.
What is figurative language?
400
A fictional story that has an oral tradition.
What is folk tale?
400
Online resource that will correctly format a citation.
What is Son of Citation Machine? or What is EasyBib?
400
Something that is fully and clearly expressed, leaving nothing implied.
What is explicit?
500
In this reference resource one can find in-depth information about a topic.
What is an encyclopedia?
500
A figure of speech in which human characteristics are given to an animal or object.
What is personification?
500
Texts with multiple themes and settings which challenge a reader.
What are complex texts?
500
Legally and correctly using information and technical property?
What is the ethical use of information?
500
To draw a logical conclusion using information that is known or assumed to be true.
What is an inference?