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100
"Please retrieve the pencil you just threw across the room." Write a synonym for the word retrieve:
Answers: get back, recover, pick up, etc.
100
“Her smile was the bright, shining light on my life.” Is this a Simile or Metaphor?
Metaphor
100
A person, place, or thing is called a …
Noun
100
The theme of a story is ...
Acceptable Answers: The lesson learned from the story, a topic that's found throughout a story
100
Some reasons people write are to: a) entertain b) inform c) persuade d) all of the above
d) all of the above
200
"People produce more heat than they need, so they usually must get rid of the excess." Based on the following sentence, the work excess is most likely related which word? a. excite b. examine c. extra d. example
c. extra
200
"Tommy Too-Tough tricked Tony and took his toy.” This is an example of: a. metaphor b. simile c. alliteration d. imagery
c. alliteration
200
Give an adjective to describe today’s weather
It is sunny, warm, nice, etc.
200
In your open response, your evidence should be followed by:
Acceptable answers: Interpretation, explanation, quotes, etc.
200
"It was a dark and stormy night." The tone of this sentence could most likely be described as: a) fun b) spooky c) sexy d) cantankerous
b) spooky
300
"A sleuth, such as Sherlock Holmes, can be very helpful in solving crimes." Using the example clue, the word sleuth in this sentence means a)senior citizen b) man c) pilot d) detective
d) detective
300
“The cold wind smacked him in the face.” This is an example of: a) personification b) metaphor c) simile
a) personification
300
Name all the nouns in the following sentence: Steve walked his dog through the creepy cemetery.
Steve, dog, cemetery
300
Man vs. Man, Man vs. Machine, Man vs. Society are examples of:
Conflict
300
"And when the night wind roars and the moon rocks in the stormy clouds, He bounds to his feet and snuffs and sniffs, Shaking his wet sides over the cliffs, And howls and howls long and long." What do these lines mostly describe? a. a wild and fierce sea at night b. a boat in danger on the ocean c. a person trying to climb a hill d. a lost and wet dog running home
d. a lost and wet dog running home
400
"The professor was a favorite among the students at the college. His SAGACITY was helpful to them as they pursued their degrees. The professor was known to use his experience, insight, and common sense to help students pursue their education." Using the example clue, the word sagacity in this sentence means a) silliness b) thoughtlessness c) wisdom d) negligence
c) wisdom
400
“My armpits smell like stinky cheese,” is an example of: a) personification b) simile c) metaphor d) assonance
b) simile
400
An action word is a ...
Verb!
400
A horror writer creates moods of gloom and darkness. What is a mood?
Acceptable Answers: Feeling, emotion, etc.
400
"Like the tapping of a stranger at the door of a dream." What is the effect of comparing the rain to a stranger? a. to show the rain is a surprise b. to show the rain is a problem c. to show the speaker is dreaming d. to show the speaker is frightened
a. to show the rain is a surprise
500
Famous conquistadors include Cortes, who conquered Aztec Mexico and Pizarro, who conquered Inca Peru. Using the example clue, the word "conquistadors" in this sentence means: a) geographers b) losers c) victims d) conquerors
d) conquerors
500
5. A verse in a poem is called a: a) metaphor b) stanza c) paragraph
b) stanza
500
"Fielder plans each trip with great care and love, and scouts out each location so that he can take his best shots." What part of speech is the word scouts? a. adjective b. adverb c. noun d. verb
Verb
500
A heart can symbolize love, the American Flag can symbolize our freedom. Explain what symbolism means or give an example of symbolism:
Symbolism is an object that represents more than just its meaning
500
"Smoking is the number one cause of deaths due to lung cancer, emphysema, and other serious diseases." This sentence would most likely be found in: a) a poem b) a fictional story c) a newspaper editorial d) a bathroom stall
c) a newspaper editorial