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A type of figurative language that compares two things using the words "like" or "as"
What is a Simile?
100
A type of figurative language containing sound words or words imitating sounds.
What is onomatopoeia?
100

entitle: I wouldn't mind sharing with Patrick if he didn't act like being a part of the Witherspoon family entitled him to a piece of everything on campus.

a.) give something rightful ownership

b.) give clarity

c.) to seek after


A.) Give something rightful ownership or authority 

100
This type of context clue defines the word directly and clearly in the sentence in which it appears.
What is definitions?
100
The tiny dog looked innocuous, but in fact he was very dangerous. What does innocuous mean?
What is harmful/innocent?
200
A type of figurative language that uses exaggeration so dramatic that no one would believe it.
What is a hyperbole?
200
A type of figurative language that compares two things without using the words "like" or "as"
What is a metaphor?
200

candid: When around his coworkers, Alan said that he agreed with the boss's new policy, but his candid opinion was that it would drive away customers.

A.) awesome and clarity

B.) truthful/straightforward

c.) consequences

B.) truthful/straightforward

200
Speaking rudely to the judges was rash behavior. You really hurt your chances of winning! In the above text, what does "rash" mean?
What is with little thought or consideration?
200
Lela is usually very verbose in class. Today, however, she didn't talk at all. What does verbose mean?
What is talkative?
300
A type of figurative language that uses sets of words that have the same sound of the letters constantly repeated.
What is Alliteration?
300

The sun smiled at me is an example of what figurative language?

What is an Personification?

300

seize: The police officer seized the firework from the underage children.

A.) to accomplish 

B.) to invent

C.) take by force

What clues in the sentence lead you to your definition?



C.) take by force

Clued led are police officers taken fireworks away from underage children. 


300
No matter what happens, I assure you that I will not forget how hard you have worked on this project. Assure means...
What is promise?
300
My 75 year old mother and my 93 year old grandmother are both in the same geriatric center. What does geriatric mean?
What is old-age?
400
A type of figurative language that gives something, nonhuman or an object, human characteristics.
What is Personification?
400

I could grow very still

Like an old stone on a hill


What is simile?

400

deprive: The students were angry that the principal deprived everyone of prom because of the actions of a few individuals.


Define deprive


Deprive is to not allow someone something or deny them access

400

Connie is never happy when everyone is getting along. She always instigates fights and then acts like little Miss Innocent. When you instigate something, you _____.

What is get it started?

400
Taylor was never hungry, but after going without food three days, he was so ravenous that he ate like a dog. What does ravenous mean?
What is hungry?
500

When the wind is low, and the sea is soft,

 And the far heat-lightning plays


Which technique is being used?

What is Personification?

500

Now that I am without you, all is desolate;

All that was once so beautiful is dead.


Which technique is being used?

What is hyperbole?

500

enumerate: When Bobby asked Kelly to give him one reason why they shouldn't go, Kelly enumerated a list long enough to quiet Bobby

What is enumerate and How do you know?

Enumerate is to go over items in order

List that is long is what led me to my answer. 

500

This is a clandestine operation. It is extremely important that no one discovers what you're doing! A clandestine operation is supposed to be:

 a. dangerous b. harmful c. exciting d. secret

What is d. secret?

500
Jorge has been the proprietor of the store for thirty years. His father was the owner before that. What does proprietor mean?
What is owner?