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Literary Devices
Author's Purpose
Context Clues
Elements of Plot
inferences
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clues that hint at what will happen later A. flashback B. Foreshadowing C. Context Clues D. Text Evidence
B. What is a foreshadowing?
100
when an author writes for someone to enjoy it A.Persuade B. Inform C.Entertain D.Tragedy
C. What is entertain
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Mary RETAINED the deed to her mother's house for safe keeping A. Threw away B. kept C. hid D. shared
B. Kept
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the problem faced by a character A. Problem B. Setting C. Conflict D. Theme

C. What is conflict?

100

Maggie was getting ready to walk to school. She put on her coat and grabbed her backpack. As she was leaving, her mother said, “I love you. Be careful.” You can infer that... a. Maggie is in kindergarten or first grade. b. Maggie lives close to school. c. Maggie is never late for school. d. Maggie is excited about going to school.

B.

200
a figure of speech in which an object or animal is spoken of as it had human feelings, thoughts or attitudes A. Figurative Language B. Hyperbole C. Simile D. Personification
D. What is personification?
200
when an author tries to convince the reader to believe in something A.Persuade B. Inform C.Entertain D.Tragedy
A. What is persuade
200
I wouldn't mind sharing with Patrick if he didn't act like being a part of the Witherspoon family ENTITLED him to everything on campus A. style B. designated C. title
B. designated
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the last part of the plot  in which the conflict is finally solved. A. Rising Action B. Climax C. Resolution D. Falling action

C. What is resolution?

200

Nicole came out of the elevator in her apartment building. She ran to the curb and held up her arm to hail a taxi. When she hopped in, she said, “Please take me to 345 45th Street.” You can infer that... a. Nicole's car is broken. b. Nicole is going on vacation. c. Nicole is going shopping. d. Nicole lives in a large city

D

300
the use of words whose SOUNDS imitate or suggest their meaning - BOOM! POW! BANG! A. Metaphor B. Oxymoron C. Personification D. Onomatopoeia
D. What is onomatopoeia?
300
when an author wants you to know something or teach you about something A.Persuade B. Inform C.Entertain D.Comedy
B. What is inform
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Though Joseph was a true king, his uncle USURPED the throne and was now ruling the land cruelly. A.took over B. gave away C. received
A. Took over
300

When the conflict comes to a point and we do not know if it could be solved. A. Resolution B. Exposition C. Falling Action D. Climax

D. What is climax?

300

The dogs are able to cover up to 100 miles a day and each one has its unique position on the team. Together, the dogs and their MUSHERS race over snow and ice, in wind and through blizzards to reach that all-important finish line. 

 What is the most likely meaning of the word "musher"? A .Lead dog B. Company sponsor  C. Winning racer  D. Sled driver 

D

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an expression peculiar to a particular language that means something different from the literal meaning of the words. Ex - Sick as a dog A. Idiom B. Figurative Language C. Hyperbole
A. What is an idiom?
400
Joe had been fishing for over two hours without a single bite. Suddenly there was a nibble at the end of his fishing line. He stood up on the boat and leaned out too far. Just then there was a sharp yank on the line. Joe fell overboard and landed head first into the water. Joe and his friends laughed and laughed. The author's purpose is to?
What is entertain?
400
The MAGNANIMOUS judge released the young crminal who had been caught stealing bread by saying, "Everybody has to eat," and slamming down his gavel. A.stingy B. suspicious C.forgiving
C. forgiving
400
the chain of related events that tells us what happens in a story from beginning to end A. Exposition B. Theme C. Plot D. Setting
C. What is plot?
400

Jessica was working at Chick-Fil-A when Kyle showed up. They gave Kyle the right order but he says that the  bun was too wrinkly. Kyle then called the manager. What do you infer will happen next? A. Kyle will cry. B. The manager will make Jessica remake the sandwich. C. The manager will fire Jessica. D. Jessica will cry.

B

500
Peggy popped paisley poppers in the field, is an example of... A. Hyperbole B. Simile C. Metaphor D. Alliteration
D. What is an alliteration?
500
The giant panda is a bearlike animal that has thick white fur with black markings on its ears, limbs, shoulders, and around its eyes. The giant panda feeds on bamboo forests at high altitudes in western China. It also eats bulbs, roots, eggs, and some small mammals. The cubs are born in late winter. The giant panda is an endangered species and is protected by the Chinese government. Purpose?
What is inform?
500
The workers wrote an anonymous letter to their boss in which they expressed their GRIEVANCES: long hours and low pay A.praises B.afflictions C. compliments
B. afflictions
500

This is the part of the story where there are steps involved in getting closer to solve the conflict. up A. Exposition B. Resolution C. Falling Action D. Exposition

C. What is the falling action?

500

What is the world's quietest place? It is a room called the ANECHOIC chamber and it is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The floor, ceiling, and walls are lined with fiberglass wedges that are built to absorb sound. A number of companies use this room for testing the sound quality of their products. 

What does the term anechoic most likely mean? A.Sound quality testing B.Free of sound C.Only natural noise D.Noise pollution

B. Free of Sound