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Figurative Language
Word Meaning
Test Taking Tips
MISCELLANEOUS
CONTEXT CLUES
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TWO PARTS: 1. buzz, whoosh!, beep! beep! 2. It's raining cats and dogs. or Put the pedal to the metal. or He got away with murder.
What is onomatopoeia? What is an idiom?
100
Advertisements such as: Walmart shoppers, buy two for the price of one!
What is persuade?
100
If you eliminate one answer you know is wrong out of 4 possible answers, your odds of guessing the correct answer is _________? If you eliminate 2 answers, your odds are ________?
What is 1 out of 3 or 33.33%? What is 1 out of 2 or 50%?
100
Like, similarly, not unlike, in the same way, also, furthermore are "clue" words which show this?
What are words that show a comparison?
100
Doing well on the fcat is CONTINGENT upon having a positive attitude and working hard. a) hard work b) dependent c) positive attitude d) contrasted
What is dependent?
200
John laughs like a hyena! or She's as smart as a barn door!
What is a simile?
200
Two Parts: 1. When an author writes a poem, a novel, a short story, he/she is most likely writing to _________? 2. A "Playbill" for a musical or play.
What is entertain? What is inform?
200
True or false: You can write in the test booklet.
What is true? You SHOULD USE YOUR PENCIL... Write notes, you MUST underline "key" words in the questions, and cross out answers you know are not correct. Increase your odds in guessing - cross out answers you know that are wrong.
200
Unlike, different from, on the other hand, are "clue" words that show what?
What are words that show a contrast?
200
Getting a good night's sleep and eating well would be an EFFICACIOUS thing to do in preparing for a test. a) ill-advised b) strong c) healthy and effective d) unhealthy
What healthy and effective?
300
Sponge Bob said, "Hey there, Kylia!" or The willow tree whispered, "Sleep well, my prince." or Charlotte spells a word in her web.
What is personification?
300
Two Parts: 1. This is the emotional feeling the reader gets from the author's choice of words. 2. Example: "The boy wistfully smiled as he reminisced about the easy summer afternoons he spent with his girlfriend beneath the willow tree." What feeling do you get from this?
What is mood? Thoughtful, warmth, fondness, romantic
300
Part 1: If you have to guess, should you choose the shortest answer or the longest answer, the one with the most information? Part 2: If you have to guess, should you choose the answer that is more positive or the one that is negative.
What is the answer with the most information, the longest answer? BONUS: What is choose the answer that is more positive. Answers that are written in the "positive" are more likely to be correct.
300
Part 1: This is a graphic organizer which has two circles that intersect to show similarities and differences. Part 2: Can you draw this in your test booklet? Why?
What is a Venn Diagram? You MUST write in your test booklet, draw diagrams, notes, timelines to help you map out an answer.
300
The employee received REMUNERATION for doing the extra work requested by her boss. a) demerit b) money c) scolding d) additional work
What is money?
400
My love is a red, red rose. or He's no prince, he's a pig!
What is a metaphor?
400
Two Parts: 1. Written from the author's perspective is called the author's ______________? 2. T/F: A personal narrative is a story where the author uses the pronouns: I, we, ours, us.....
What is the author's point of view? What is true?
400
Two part question: True or False. You should read the question and first try to think of the answer on your own before reading the 4 possible answers. T/F: If you find the "right" answer, don't take time to read all the other answers - they might confuse you.
What is true? What is false? WHY? DETRACTORS!!! 2 or 3 of the answers will be partially true and will seem correct when you first read them. ALWAYS READ ALL FOUR ANSWERS!
400
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!! HOW MUCH DO YOU WANT TO WAGER? This is a lengthy poem featuring the deeds and adventures of a legendary hero. Stories about "Jason and the Argonauts", "Beowulf", "Odysseus" are examples of this genre of poems.
What is an epic poem?
400
The student replied with a FACETIOUS remark that was not appreciated by the teacher. a) thoughtful b) quick c) inappropriate and flippant d) sincere
What is inappropriate and flippant?
500
I'm so hungry I could eat a horse! or I've done this a million times already!
What is a hyperbole?
500
Two Parts: 1. This is the author's attitude toward his subject. 2. Example: "She's a spoiled little brat who doesn't appreciate anything her mother has done for her. She needs a reality check." What is the attitude towards the girl?
What is tone? The tone is negative - scolding, disgusted
500
When you cannot determine the correct answer, should you skip it and move on or spend time thinking hard and trying to find the right answer?
What is SKIP IT? CIRCLE the question in your text booklet and come back to it later. Move on to the next question - SAVE the harder questions for later. BONUS: WHY?
500
Two Parts: 1. Using your past experience and knowledge and applying it to what an author writes is called making an "educated guess" or this. EXAMPLE: 2. "As the music started, she took a deep breath, swallowed hard, and slowly walked to her mark in front of the footlights." What's happening?
What is an inference? She's auditioning or performing.
500
While taking a test may be ARDUOUS for some students, for those who believe they can do well, a test can be a breeze. a) easy b) breezy c) difficult and hard d) artful
What is difficult and hard?