Dictionary Skills
What is a fuselage part of?
an airplane or aircraft
As the summer sun sent scattered rays through the maple and oak leaves overhead, the young deer stood frozen, making it almost impossible for the hikers to see her.
a. very cold
b. visible
c. not moving
d. not melted
c. not moving
The American flag represents freedom and patriotism to Americans.
a. Symbolism
b. Personification
c. Tone
d. Simile
a. Symbolism
The room was a mess! Pots and pans
were piled in the sink. Drawers and
cabinets were flung open. Chocolate
chips dotted the floor and empty
cartons were on a sticky counter, but
the smell was delicious.
Why was the room a mess?
someone made cookies
Define: Impossible
disagreeable; unreasonable
Who might elude law enforcement?
a criminal or someone running from the law
A wonderful 98 year old woman is working day and night to knit scarves to send as gifts for the troops. What a selfless person she is!
a. is selfish
b. has no name
c. likes to wear scarves
d. cares more about others than herself
d. cares more about others than herself
A figure of speech that uses “like” or “as” to compare to dissimilar things is called:
a. Onomatopoeia
b. Simile
c. Alliteration
d. Personification
b. Simile
The girl saved all her money. It was
exactly what she wanted. She imagined
gliding down the road pedaling
effortlessly. She finally had enough
money to make her dream come true.
What was her dream?
to buy a bike
Define: malcontent
A person who is always unhappy
What is a synonym for quintessential?
classic, model, or perfect
I believe that if you lower taxes so that people can keep more of the money they earn, it will be an incentive for them to work harder.
a. a reason to do something
b. a small amount of money
c. a tax
d. a good job
a. a reason to do something
When an author sets mental pictures or images in the reader’s head using words that appeal to the five sense.
a. Metaphor
b. Idiom
c. Personification
d. Imagery
d. Imagery
The students were very quiet when the
teacher walked over to the science
center. The children sat at their desks
and looked down at their hands. No
one made a sound. The teacher looked
around the classroom. Then she saw the
pieces on the floor.
What happened in the classroom?
someone broke a glass beaker
determined
What is a synonym for the word edifice?
monument, skyscraper, or building
Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life saving research.
a. held over boiling water
b. very old
c. unable to chew gum
d. greatly admired
d. greatly admired
“The flowers danced in the breeze” is an example of: a. Personification
b. Hyperbole
c. Tone
d. Alliteration
a. Personification
The cat stretches and yawns. She strolls
over to her favorite spot. The sun shines
in and makes it very warm. She watches
the birds and squirrels. Sometimes the
fresh air blows in on her. She climbs
up into her soft bed and looks at the
animals for a while. Then she curls up
and goes to sleep.
Where is the cat's favorite spot?
by the window
Define: morose
gloomy; ill-tempered
If someone is requesting to defer their student loans, what are they asking to do?
postpone or delay
No matter where you go, the Internet is following you. Almost every portable device is being made with an Internet connection. Most new TVs and many other appliances come with Internet connections as well. The Internet is truly ubiquitous.
a. it is fuzzy and will bite you
b. it is everywhere
c. it costs too much money
d. it causes rashes
b. it is everywhere
A Pepsi delivery driver enjoys a nice Coca Cola on his lunch break is an example of ________.
A. Hyperbole
B. Imagery
C. Irony
D. Metaphor
C. Irony
Complete the formula.
_________ + I Say= And So (Inference)
It Says
Define: covetous
greedy and jealous