What does this simile mean?
The TV was as big as an elephant
The TV was very big/huge
He is a night owl
He stays up late
Using context clues in the sentence below, what do you think "exaggerate" most likely means?
Sam tends to exaggerate his accomplishments.
overemphasize/something is better or bigger or worse than it actually is
What is my full last name?
Armbruster
He was as tall as a giraffe
He was very tall
The classroom was a zoo
Using context clues in the sentence below, what does the word "abruptly" mean?
He abruptly stopped talking after he heard a loud noise. This caused his friends to stop talking as well.
suddenly/all of a sudden/out of nowhere
Do I have a pet cat or a pet dog (or both)?
My friend sings like an angel
My friend has a great singing voice/is a great singer
The thunder was a mighty lion
The thunder was loud
Using context clues in the sentence below, what does the word "anonymous" mean?
Freddy got a letter in the mail but the letter was signed as anonymous so he did not know who wrote it.
no name/not identified by a name/unknown name
What is the movie theater on Madison ave in Albany called?
The Madison Theater
We are like two peas in a pod
We are good friends/always together/inseparable
Laughing can help you feel better
Using context clues in the sentence below, what does the word "chronological" mean?
The book about Tasha was written in chronological order so it started by talking about when she was born and ended by talking about when she died
in order from beginning to end/in order of time
Who were Stephen and Harriet Myers?
They were slaves and when they were freed, they continued to help free other slaves. They lived in Albany, NY.
His attitude was as cold as ice
He was not very nice/rude/had a bad attitude
Thank you so much, you are an angel
Using context clues in the sentence below, what does the word "resilient" mean?
Even though the town was hit by an earthquake, the people living there were resilient and quickly began helping each other rebuild their homes
recover from a difficult situation quickly/be strong/be brave
What is the name of the history museum that is located in Albany in the Empire State plaza near The Egg?
The New York State Museum