Context Clues
Connotation/ Denotation
Author/s Purpose
Figurative Language
Misc.
100
Identify the meaning of the capitalized word using context clues. In the early 1600s, a dangerous trip across the Atlantic Ocean was a DAUNTING idea. A. laugh B. amuse C. lose or misplace D. frighten or intimidate
What is: D. frighten or intimidate
100
The dictionary defintion is the _________________.
What is... ...the denotation.
100
What is the author's purpose (persuade, inform, or entertain) of the play Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare?
What is... ...to entertain
100
Identify the type of figurative language used in the sentence below. He was so hungry, he even ate the plate.
What is... a hyperbole.
100
8th grade- how did the setting of ATTWN influce the plot (why couldn't they leave the island)? 7th grade- what was the setting (Where and when) of The Outsiders?
What is... 8- they couldn't get off the island because there was a storm causing the boat not to be able to return. 7- The Outsiders takes place in Oklahoma in the 1960s.
200
Identify the meaning of the capitalized word using context clues. Even thought I have my doubts, his explanation is PLAUSIBLE. A. You must always believe it. B. You must never believe it. C. It is hard to believe. D. It's believable enough to possibly be true
What is: D. It's believable enough to possibly be true
200
The emotional meaning of a word is the _____________
What is... ...the connotation.
200
What is the author's purpose (persuade, inform, or entertain) of instructions for the board game, Monopoly?
What is... ...to inform.
200
Identify the type of figurative language used in the sentence below. Bonnie's father was the sun and the moon to her.
What is... ... a metaphor
200
Name the 4 types of Organizational structure.
What is... 1. cause & effect 2. sequence 3. problem/ solution 4. compare/ contrast
300
Identify the meaning of the capitalized word using context clues. Yelling at the judge in court is an example of RASH behavior. A. itchy skin condition B. funny C. with little thought or consideration D. trying to hide a piece of cheese
What is: C. with little thought or consideration
300
Which word/ phrase has a postive connotation (meaning)? a dynamic leader a pushy leader
What is... ...a dynamic leader
300
What is the author's purpose (persuade, inform, or entertain) of a child's letter to Santa asking for a bicycle because the child has been good all year.
What is... ...to persuade.
300
Identify the type of figurative language used in the sentence below. The rain seemed like an old friend who had finally found us.
What is... ...a simile.
300
What are some character traits of "the drummer boy" from the story we read before break?
What is... young, hard-working, dedicated, etc.
400
Identify the meaning of the capitalized word using context clues. Offering money would be an INCENTIVE for students to work harder. A. reason to do something B. small amount of money C. a tax D. a good job
What is: A. reason to do something
400
Which word/ phrase has a negative connotation? sloppy clothes casual clothes
What is... ...sloppy clothes
400
What is the author's purpose (persuade, inform, or entertain) of a recipe explaining how to make a PB &J snadwich.
What is... ...to inform
400
Identify the type of figurative language used in the sentence below. When the books fell, we heard a loud crash!
What is... ...onomatopoeia
400
What is the theme of the novel The Outsiders
What is... ...stay true to yourself (stay gold, Ponyboy, stay gold).
500
Identify the meaning of the capitalized word using context clues. Wherever he goes, the ESTEEMED Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life saving research. A. dumb B. childlike C. smart D. greatly admired
What is: D. greatly admired
500
What is the DENOTATIVE meaning for the word cheap?
What is... ...costly low in price; inexpensive
500
What is the author's purpose (persuade, inform, or entertain) of a note to a teacher where a student asks if her seat can be switched because of a conflict?
What is... ...to inform.
500
Identify the type of figurative language used in the sentence below. The tree shook its braches angrily.
What is... ...personification
500
What is a synonym for the word inference?
What is... ...an educated guess. Synonym means same. Antonym is different (opposite).