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"She is like a snake," is an example of what and what does it imply?
What is a simile and that she is sneaky, quick?
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The pyramid of Memphis is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. _____________, it is the only one of the seven wonders still standing. Which word would be the best transition if placed in the blank? Nevertheless, conversly, moreover, or likewise?
What is moreover?
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Which option below best represents the third person limited point of view? A. James went around the back of the house and yelled, "John, where are you at?" John replied, "Over here by the car!" B. You will need to read the article before determining what claim to make in your argumentative essay. Be sure you find evidence that supports your claim and make sure you include a counterclaim with evidence C. Faith walked down the stairs towards the front door. As she stood there looking at the happy puppy she wondered what it would be like to have a puppy of her own. She turned to look at her dad and he said, "Sorry, but we live in town and can't have a dog."
What is C. There is only one person's thought: "she wondered . . "
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The wind whispered at me.
What is personification?
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No More Seat Belt Laws by Chris Kelley In this five paragraph essay, Chris argues that seatbelt laws are unconstitutional and he tries to convince the reader to go to a website and sign a petition against these laws. What is the genre and subgenre?
What is nonfictional, persuasive writing
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"She is a snake," is an example of what?
What is a metaphor?
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Now the ruined city, once thriving metropolis, is remembered for its pyramids, most notably the Great Pyramid of Cheops. What is the correct way to revise the above sentence? A. ...city once thriving metropolis is remembered for it's pyramids, most... B. ...city, once thriving metropolis, is remembered for its pyramids most ... C. ...city once thriving metropolis, is remembered for it's pyramids, most... D. No change
What is NO CHANGE?
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Finish the analogy: Eccentric is to ordinary as diverse it to______________. A. Multicultural B. Unified C. Indifferent D. Identical
What is D, identical?
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What literary device is being used: The wind whistled through the window.
What is alliteration?
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I suggested she simply buy fewer greens at the store, which started the group around the table laughing so hard WE could barely stand it. What is the BEST way to write the ALL CAPS part of the sentence to show correct pronoun/antecedent agreement? He, she, they, it
What is they?
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The turning point of a story or most exciting part of a novel is known as what?
What is the climax? This is when everything changes.
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No one is sure exactly how it was BUILT BUT, THERE ARE some interesting theories. What is the correct way to punctuate the ALL CAPS portion?
What is built, but there are
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Determine the relationship. What is the relationship? Then finish out the analogy. Finger is to hand as leaf is to _________.
What is part? Tree
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Name the 4 main genres:
What is Fiction, Nonfiction, Folklore, Poetry
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Fix it: I can still here my sister saying "Oh, Davy, you'll love it." "She always cooks angel food cake, and noodles." THE INFORMATION IN QUOTES SHOULD REMAIN!
What is I can still hear my sister saying, "Oh, Davy, you'll love it. She always cooks angel food cake and noodles."
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This character drives the plot forward. Give an example of one from something you have read in Ms. RIFE's class.
Who is the protagonist? Ponyboy
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This system of levers and pulleys would have helped the workers move the massive stones to the location that they wanted. Which word is the best replacement for the word move in the sentence? A. Rearrange B. Deposit C. Change D. Haul
What is haul?
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You can tell how much compassion Gina has from the way she leaves food out for the stray cat each night. Based on the context in the sentence, what does compassion mean? Freedom Knowledge Confidence Sympathy
What is sympathy?
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If a passage was in chronological order, what would that mean?
What is order of things following one another in time
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Fix it: That first visit proved Emma's story was true, from the minute I walked in I smelled something good, like roasting marshmallows. Which is the best replacement? Emmas' Emmas's Emmas'es No change
What is No change
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As Emeril Lagasse says, "BAM!" What type of figurative language is this? Give another example of this literary device in a original sentence.
What is an onomatopoeia? The bee whizzed by, "BUZZ!" (answers will vary)
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Which sentence uses the correct pronoun? 1. Honestly, Jason is always earlier to class than I. 2. Just between you and I, the homework is hard. 3. Lacey says her little brother is as tall as her. 4. I am closer to finishing the book than him.
What is Honestly, Jason is always earlier to class than I.
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Name the genre and subgenre: Newton's Law by Morton Malon After a mostly unsuccessful life of studying and practicing the nano-transportation sciences, Professor Melton stumbles upon a major breakthrough on April 20th, 2042: he discovers a way to transport particles at light-speed across fixed distances, thereby allowing him to teleport from one location to another. But Professor Melton soon discovers that there is no such thing as a free lunch. He learns that the body ages relative to the distance traveled, not just the time, in effect causing a teleporting body to age very rapidly. Can Melton solve this problem before his time is up?
What is fiction, science fiction?
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What would be the most credible source for information on how to make a quilt? www.homeremediesmadeeasy.org www.nationalcraftsincorporated.com www.copyrightsandpatents.gov www.learncraftsquickly.net
What is www.learncraftsquickly.net
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Daniel plays chess at the community center. Daniel learned to play chess when he was seven years old. Margaret taught him how to play. Combine the sentences above in the best way possible.
What is Margaret taught Daniel to play chess when he was seven years old, and now he plays at the community center.