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My brain is fire--my heart is lead!/Her soul is flint, and what am I? Which figurative language technique is being used?
What is metaphor?
100
Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809. A book was never far from Lincoln's side -- even as a young man when he worked on a farm, split rails for fences and ran a store. Lincoln's law partner once said of him that he was "a little engine that knew no rest." At the start of President Lincoln's second term, he said he would "bind up the nation's wounds." Just a few months later -- on April 14, 1865 -- he was killed. What does the phrase "a little engine that knew no rest" mean?
Abraham Lincoln was a hard-worker.
100
The falling action occurs before the climax of the story. True or False?
False.
100
abraham lincoln was born on february 12, 1809 Identify the grammatical errors in the sentence.
What is Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809.
100
The type of writing that requires you to tell the reader your opinion. Hint: OREO
What is persuasive writing?
200
He walked as softly as a cat/ And told me many lies. Which figurative language technique is being used?
What is simile?
200
Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809. A book was never far from Lincoln's side -- even as a young man when he worked on a farm, split rails for fences and ran a store. Lincoln's law partner once said of him that he was "a little engine that knew no rest." At the start of President Lincoln's second term, he said he would "bind up the nation's wounds." Just a few months later -- on April 14, 1865 -- he was killed. Can you infer from the passage that Abraham Lincoln was an educated man?
Yes, because he always carried a book with him.
200
All stories end with a resolution. True or False?
False
200
On what holiday do many people sharing cards flowers and chocolate Find all of the errors in the sentence.
On what holiday do many people share cards, flowers and chocolate?
200
The type of writing that has a plot and usually ends with a resolution.
What is narrative writing?
300
The type of figurative language that uses extreme exaggeration to make a point.
What is hyperbole?
300
Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809. A book was never far from Lincoln's side -- even as a young man when he worked on a farm, split rails for fences and ran a store. Lincoln's law partner once said of him that he was "a little engine that knew no rest." At the start of President Lincoln's second term, he said he would "bind up the nation's wounds." Just a few months later -- on April 14, 1865 -- he was killed. What title best fits this passage? A) The Death of Abraham Lincoln B) Abraham Lincoln C) February 12, 1809 D) A Humble Beginning
B) Abraham Lincoln
300
The obstacle or problem the character must overcome in a story.
What is the conflict?
300
If you see someone geting bullyed, it can helps to say some thing nce to him or her? Find all of the errors in the sentence.
If you see someone getting bullied, it can help to say something nice to him or her.
300
The type of writing that includes comparisons and contrasts, examples and explanations, or definitions.
What is expository writing?
400
The type of figurative language gives human abilities to non-living things.
What is personification?
400
Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809. A book was never far from Lincoln's side -- even as a young man when he worked on a farm, split rails for fences and ran a store. Lincoln's law partner once said of him that he was "a little engine that knew no rest." At the start of President Lincoln's second term, he said he would "bind up the nation's wounds." Just a few months later -- on April 14, 1865 -- he was killed. You can infer from the passage that: A) He was going to provide free band-aids for everyone. B) He was going to use his power as President to make the US a better place. C) He was going to start the Center for Disease Control.
B) He was going to use his power as President to make the US a better place.
400
The most interesting or suspenseful part of the story.
What is the climax?
400
Hip hip hooray the cheerleaders yelled after the football team scored a touchdown Find the missing punctuation.
"Hip hip hooray!", the cheerleaders yelled after the football team a touchdown.
400
This type of writing gives a clear and vivid picture of a person, place, thing, or event.
What is descriptive writing?
500
The balloons hang on wires/ They float their faces on the face of the sky. Which figurative language technique is being used?
What is personification?
500
Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809. A book was never far from Lincoln's side -- even as a young man when he worked on a farm, split rails for fences and ran a store. Lincoln's law partner once said of him that he was "a little engine that knew no rest." At the start of President Lincoln's second term, he said he would "bind up the nation's wounds." Just a few months later -- on April 14, 1865 -- he was killed. This article would most likely be found in: A) A textbook about history B) A popular health magazine C) A newspaper D) A biography of George Washington
A) textbook about history
500
Choose which theme does not fit The Hunger Games? A) Religion B) Tradition C) Love D) Violence
A) Religion
500
Did this writer use the RAGE strategy in answering the question, "what is the best dessert?" The best dessert is chocolate cake. People order chocolate cake for dessert at restaurants more than any other dessert. Given the quantity of chocolate cake ordered, one can see it is the best dessert on the menus today.
True
500
Name the four types of writing.
What are persuasive, expository, narrative, and descriptive?