Figurative Language
Theme
Context Clues
Reading Comprehension
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What type of figurative language is used in the sentence?:
"We are like two peas in a pod."
Simile
100
True or false: Theme is only one word.
False; it is one entire sentence.
100
"The music played faintly today, but it was loud yesterday." What does faintly mean?
Quietly, softly, etc.
100
"The sun was shining in the bright, blue sky. Beads of sweat formed on Robert's face as he peddled up the street. 'I can't wait to swim when we get there. It's gonna be so great!," he shouted to Sarah."
What are Robert and Sarah going to do?
Go swimming
100
"The wolves whined and howled."
Which word in the sentence is a noun?
Wolves
200
What type of figurative language is used in the sentence?:
"Bang!"
Onomatopoeia
200
What is the definition of theme?
The message or lesson of a story that the author wants you to learn.
200
"The football player was zealous when he scored the winning touchdown." What does zealous mean?
Excited, happy, overjoyed, etc.
200
"When making a peanut butter and jelly, first gather all of the ingredients: peanut butter, jelly, and bread. Lay two pieces of bread on a plate. Next, with a knife, spread the peanut butter on one side of the bread."
What should be the next step?
Spread jelly on the other piece of bread.
200
What is a synonym for the following word?: "run"
Sprint, race, dash, hurry, etc
300
What type of figurative language is used in the sentence?:
“He is just a big baby.”
Metaphor
300
What is the difference between main idea and theme?
Main idea is the summary of a story and theme is the lesson of the story.
300
"There are many types of phobias such as heights, snakes, and the dark." What does phobia mean?
Fear of, aversion, etc.
300
Who officiated the wedding?
Linda Milam
300
"Mr. Green told Amanda, Kelly, and Veronica to place the candy bars in the concession stand in alphabetical order: Milky Way, KitKat, Snickers, Hershey's, Baby Ruth."
Which is the correct alphabetical order of candy bars?
Baby Ruth, Hershey's, KitKat, Milky Way, Snickers
400
What type of figurative language is used in the sentence?:
“Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.”
Alliteration
400
"Janie wanted to be just like her sister. She dressed like her, acted like her, and even tried to talk like her. One day, Janie realized that she wasn’t happy trying to be someone she was not, so she stopped trying to be like her sister. She discovered that being herself was even better than being like her sister."
What is a possible theme for this story?
Answers may vary: "Be happy with who you are.", "Pretending to be someone else won't make you happy." etc.
400
"The surgeon was very scrupulous during surgery so that he wouldn't cut an artery." What does scrupulous mean?
careful, cautious, etc.
400
"Plants need nutrients to make their food and get energy. Some plants that grow in poor soil get the nutrients they need by “eating” animals. A sweet-smelling liquid attracts insects to a pitcher plant. Once an insect enters the tube-shaped leaf of the plant, hairs that point downward stop it from leaving. The insect falls into the pool of liquid inside the leaf. The liquid dissolves the insect, and the plant uses the nutrients."
Why do plants eat animals or insects?
They need the nutrients.
400
"George Washington was a great man. He was the first president of the United States. We have been studying presidents in social studies class, and we are currently doing research on Ronald Reagan. He was an actor before he got into politics."
Which statement is an opinion?
a. George Washington was a great man.
b. They are studying presidents in social studies.
c. He was the first president of the United States.
d. Ronald Reagan was an actor.
A. George Washington was a great man.
500
What type of figurative language is used in the sentence?:
“It’s raining cats and dogs.”
Idiom
500
"In his sophomore year of high school, basketball legend Michael Jordan tried out for the varsity basketball team. But, the coach believed Jordan was too short so he cut him from the team. Jordan didn’t let this obstacle defeat him. In fact, it pushed him to work even harder. He trained and grew another four inches the following summer. The next year, Jordan made the varsity squad. He averaged 25 points a game and went on to become one of the greatest basketball players in history."
What is a possible theme for this story?
Answers may vary: "Don't give up on your dreams," "Working hard for what you want pays off," "Believe in yourself and you can achieve the impossible," etc.
500
"The paparazzi's photos divulged that the famous singer was cheating on his wife with another woman." What does divulge mean?
Expose, share, make known, etc.
500
"Directions for washing the dishes:
a. Dry the dishes off and put them away.
b. Put the dirty dishes in the water and scrub them clean.
c. Fill the sink with warm water and soap.
d. Rinse the dishes with clean water."
What is the correct order the sentences above?
C, B, D, A
500
Create a counterclaim for the following statement:
"Cupcakes are the best dessert."
Answers may vary: "Cupcakes are not the best dessert," "_____________ is the best dessert."