Text Structure
First, we packed up the car. Next, we hit the road. Then, we stopped at the gas station for snack. Finally, we made it to the beach.
Order of Events, Chronological, Sequencing
She was as brave as a lion.
Simile
True or False: You can always look back in your text and find the answer.
False sometimes you may have to infer based on what you know and what you read.
Daily Double:
The professor's lucid explanation helped everyone understand the complex concept without any confusion.
Clear and easy to understand; expressed in a way that is straightforward and logical.
Finger: Hand
Toe: ?
Foot
Fact or Opinion... Your mom is old.
Opinion
The wind whispered secrets.
Personification
True or False: You need to the actually read the text to best understand the questions.
True. Reading the entire text will give you the best understand of the passage.
She felt a bit melancholy after leaving her childhood home, knowing she wouldn't visit as often.
A feeling of sadness or sorrow
Milk:Cow
Wool:?
Sheep
We had a leak in the house so dad patched the roof.
Problem and Solution
I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.
Hyperbole
What do you do when you're stuck between two answer choices?
Avoid options containing words like "always," "never," "none," or "all".
Choices using terms like "some," "often," "usually," or "generally" are more likely to be correct, as they offer more flexibility.
(not always the case)
The detective's meticulous notes were crucial in solving the case, as every small detail mattered.
Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise in doing something.
Sky:Blue
Grass:?
Green
It stormed last night so we had a leak.
Cause and Effect
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
Alliteration
Time management
How can you manage your time?
Don't take too much time on one question.Pay attention during break times to see how much time you have remaining.
The mountain path was rugged, with sharp rocks and uneven ground making the hike more difficult.
Rough, uneven, or harsh in texture or appearance, often referring to terrain or landscapes that are difficult to traverse
Hot:Cold
Pretty:?
Ugly
While apples are typically crisp and sweet, oranges are juicy and tart.
Compare and Contrast
Bonus: If you get this right you get an additional 100 points.
Break a leg.
Idiom
Before you begin the test try "brain dumping".
What does it mean to brain dump?
Writing down important information that may slip your mind while taking the test.
For example: In math you may need to remember formulas or key words such as perimeter and area.
ELA: You may need to write down what certain words mean. Metaphor:A comparison
The comedian's witty remarks had the entire audience laughing throughout the show.
Quick and clever in humor, often making humorous or clever remarks that are amusing.
Stove:Cook
Ice:?
Freeze