Tone
A vaccine is a preparation of killed or weakened germs that is injected under the skin and causes the blood to produce antibodies against the disease. Effective vaccines, for instance, have been developed for small pox, rabies, and polio.
a. objective b. arrogant c. regretful
What is...
a. objective
Sarah said something silently. This is an example of...
(simile, metaphor, alliteration, hyperbole, personification, allusion)
What is...
alliteration
First you must wake up. Next, get out of bed. After that, brush your teeth. Then, take a shower. Finally, get dressed! This is an example of...
(Compare, contrast, example, pros & cons, chronological, Sequence of events or process, elaboration, cause & effect)
What is...
sequence of events or process (same thing)
I went to the park at sunset and I ate a sandwich. Then, I went to my house to watch a movie. This is an example of...
(first, second, third person limited, third person omniscient, third person objective)
What is...
first person
While assembling the crib, the instructions on the outside of the box proved to be a bit more abstruse than Willie had anticipated. The word abstruse most likely means...
a. easy to understand
b. difficult to understand
c. model of evidence
What is...
b. difficult to understand
We have come together this afternoon to mourn the deaths of sixteen miners—our friends and neighbors—who were trapped by fire yesterday, deep below the earth. They lived bravely and they died too soon, leaving behind grieving wives and bewildered children. We bid them a final farewell.
a. forgiving b. sorrowful c. angry
What is...
b. sorrowful
The boy ran faster than the wind to escape the police. This is an example of...
(simile, metaphor, alliteration, hyperbole, personification, allusion)
What is hyperbole.
Tom arrived late to class. He missed the teacher's announcement about the test tomorrow. What is...
(Compare, contrast, example, pros & cons, chronological, Sequence of events or process, elaboration, cause & effect)
What is...
cause & effect
You must put this book down immediately. Unless you feel that this book is right for you. This is an example of...
(first, second, third person limited, third person omniscient, third person objective)
What is...
Second
A crowd of notable dignitaries watched intensely as the bomb squad worked hurriedly, but gingerly to inspect the abandoned package left unattended in the corridor of the United Nations. Gingerly likely means...
a. with great respect
b. cautiously
c. carelessly
What is...
b. cautiously
Why do these things always happen to me?, Brad wondered. First I forget an important meeting, and nobody reminds me until it’s over. Then my boss dumps a big project on my desk and wants it done by yesterday. And to top everything off, I leave my wallet on the bus.
a. comic b. self-pitying c. optimistic
What is...
b. self-pitying
The leaves danced in the wind. This is an example of...
(simile, metaphor, alliteration, hyperbole, personification, allusion)
What is personification.
Cats and dogs are both mammals. They're also both trainable. They make great pets! This is an example of...
(Compare, contrast, example, pros & cons, chronological, Sequence of events or process, elaboration, cause & effect)
What is...
compare
Karen went to the store. She saw Peter and smiled. Peter smiled back at her. They exchanged hugs and went on their way. This is an example of...
(first, second, third person limited, third person omniscient, third person objective)
What is...
Third person objective
The storm was very bad.
Which of the following words could be substituted for the word bad to indicate the severity of the storm?
a. fierce
b. strong
c. sudden
What is...
a. fierce
Each year in the middle of February, when slush is underfoot and the sky is a depressing gray, I begin dreaming of warm beaches, tropical fruits and sunsets. If only I could save enough for a winter vacation! Maybe next year I’ll win the lottery. Meanwhile, I’ll read travel brochures and sigh.
a. unsure b. joyous c. longing
What is...
c. longing
The moss was a damp, cool carpet for the deer to lie on. This is an example of...
(simile, metaphor, alliteration, hyperbole, personification, allusion)
Buying a house is a great idea for some people. You can have your own yard, hang decorations, and play your music as loud as you want! But, people often forget about tools and other expenses. Houses often need regular repairs and upgrades. This is an example of...
(Compare, contrast, example, pros & cons, chronological, Sequence of events or process, elaboration, cause & effect)
What is...
Pros & cons
Karen looked at Peter. Karen wondered what Peter felt when he looked at her. She had loved him since the first time she saw him in Algebra class. This is an example of...
(first, second, third person limited, third person omniscient, third person objective)
What is...
third person limited
The puppy was as sly as a fox. Is this literal or figurative?
What is...
figurative
We are seriously failing our nation’s teenagers when it comes to education concerning AIDS. Somehow we must convince them, without delay, that this terrible illness can happen to them, not just too isolated groups in big cities. Let’s give them the information they need to protect themselves—before it’s too late. a. impassioned b. mocking c. ironic
What is...
a. impassioned
The boy's teeth were as yellow as the sun. This is an example of...
(simile, metaphor, alliteration, hyperbole, personification, allusion)
What is...
simile
Spring is the most wonderful season. Snow melts away. Also, days become longer, and animals emerge from hibernation. Additionally, flowers emerge. This is an example of...
(Compare, contrast, example, pros & cons, chronological, Sequence of events or process, elaboration, cause & effect)
What is...
elaboration
Karen looked at Peter and her heart beat faster. She wanted to tell him that she loved him. Peter's heart skipped a beat each time he exchanged glances with Karen too. He loved algebra class with Karen, and tried to find ways to bump into her outside of class. This is an example of...
(first, second, third person limited, third person omniscient, third person objective)
What is...
Third person omniscient
The bombastic tones combined with the loud, strange behavior that the defendant exhibited on the stand cemented the facts that the public already knew – she was guilty. Bombastic likely means...
a. generous & giving
b. pretentious, showy, & arrogant
c. stability and evenness of mind; calm
What is...
b. pretentious, showy, & arrogant