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Figurative Language
PSSA Reading Terms
Types of Questions
Think Alouds
Potpourri
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This is when you comparing two things using the words "like" or "as". Example: She was as white as a ghost when she saw her grade.
A simile
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This is the result of another event taking place.
An effect
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What TYPE of question is this? The sentence “Raha ran like the wind” means that Raha A was tired. B ran swiftly. C was quiet. D ran outside.
Figurative language
100
What is the first step to completing a think-aloud?
Read the questions
100
What does the word 'reheat' mean?
To heat again
200
"The brittle branches were blowing in the wind" is an example of…
Alliteration
200
What point of view is this paragraph told from? She looked at him strangely. "I don't understand why you need to go," she said. "I don't have a choice! I've already told you this," he replied, angrily. He turned his back on her and walked out of the room as he said, "I'll see you later."
Third person POV
200
What TYPE of question is this? Which word is the opposite of familiar? A usual B ancient C strange D common
Synonym/Antonym
200
What should we do as we read the passage?
Highlight, underline, or circle any information that could help us answer the questions
200
"My cat weighs a million pounds!" is an example of...
An exaggeration or hyperbole
300
"The sun ducked behind the horizon" is an example of...
Personification
300
The following are key words that we might see for what skill? similarly, alike, both, differently, however, unlike
Compare and contrast
300
What TYPE of question is this? This passage was most likely written to... A to entertain the reader with an interesting story B to convince the reader that running is helpful C to inform the reader about how a calf is born D to teach the reader how to make friends
Author's purpose
300
Why shouldn't we circle our answer first and then go back and do our think alouds?
If you choose the wrong answer, you're going to be explaining an incorrect answer; if you do a think aloud for each choice IN ORDER, chances are you're going to get the answer right.
300
I slowly opened the door and looked in the room. It was very dark. My heart was racing and the hair on my arms stood on end. The floor creaked as I took a step towards the window and I stifled a scream as I looked through the glass. Part I: How is the author feeling? Part II: What skill did you use to get your answer?
Part I: scared, frightened, etc. Part II: inferencing/context clues
400
"He was a shadow when he silently walked home" is an example of...
A metaphor
400
Part I: Hot, burning, fiery, scorching, and fervent are all examples of… Part II: Give me two of those for "good".
Synonyms Mrs. Fried will determine if your answers are correct
400
What TYPE of question is this? “Her mouth craved fish and coconut, or a golden papaya, juicy and sweet.” What does the word craved mean? A tasted B wanted C noticed D chewed
Context clues
400
Give me two reasons we have you do think alouds (and no, it's not to torture you!).
* To slow you down * To make sure you read each question and answer carefully * To have you think through each answer and narrow down your choices
400
Which of these is an opinion? A. “She once bowled 237.” B. “Babe was an original!” C. “Babe won first place in the shot put, long jump, and baseball throw.” D. “She pitched for the St. Louis Cardinals during an exhibition baseball game.” Explain what makes your choice an opinion.
B. "Babe was an original!" 'Original' is an adjective that not everyone could agree with.
500
Tell me the types of figurative language used in the following paragraph: "A train whistle blew in the distance, long and low, like a sad, sad song. A dog answered the train, and a second dog chimed in. Soon, both the train and dogs were singing to one another. The train was an opera singer, its voice rich and deep."
Alliteration Simile Personification Metaphor
500
Explain why the statement, "All pit bulls are vicious" is an invalid generalization. How might it be an example of bias? *Think: Who might say a statement like that?
Someone who might not like dogs, has had a bad experience with a pit bull, or has only watched or read news about pit bull attacks may use this statement. It is based on an unfair point of view from past experiences.
500
What TYPE of question is this? The baker and the man are alike because they both A enjoy making bread. B want to make money. C challenge the judge. D think they are right.
Compare/Contrast focusing on Character
500
You will conduct a think-aloud in front of the class. We will not only look for the right answer, but you must explain why you would slash or question mark your choices.
Mrs. Fried/class will determine if you get the points.
500
Give me two things I should do as a test taker of the PSSA. Give me two things I should NOT do as a test taker of the PSSA.
Mrs. Fried will determine if you answers are correct/incorrect.