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FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE
AUTHOR'S PURPOSE
CONTEXT CLUES
Grammar
100

What is a text that could possible be true and happen in real life, but did not actually occur?

Realistic Fiction

100

What figurative language is this? "I'm so tired that I could sleep for a year!"

Hyperbole

100
Jill ran up the hill with Jack. She was carrying a pail. Jack tripped over a rock and caused Jill to tumble down the side of the hill. She broke her arm and refused to talk to Jack for three weeks. Jack decided to make her a cake one day. He wanted to apologize. Jill accepted the cake and they were best friends once again. What is the author's purpose?
The author's purpose is to entertain the reader.
100
Evelyn held her baby close as the tornado swept by. Fortunately, she was strong enough to hold onto her child. The tornado was quite strong, too. Using the dictionary entry below, which definition best fits the way the word "strong" is used in the last sentence? STRONG \'strôŋ\ adj. 1. muscular 2. consisting of solid material 3. determined 4. moving rapidly or with force
4. moving rapidly or with force
100

In a RACES response, the "C" stands for this step, where you give proof from the text.

Citation

200
What is a text that teaches a moral lesson and usually has animals as characters? e
fable
200
What figurative language is this? "In the deep, dark dungeon, dread hovered."
alliteration
200
Cookies are a necessary food item in your life. First, they taste amazing, like sweet nectar that warms your tummy. Second, they come in all kinds of flavors. Even if you are a picky eater, there is surely a type of cookie that will please you. Finally, cookies make you happy. If you decide not to eat cookies, you will be miserable and cranky for the rest of your life. Eat them now! What is the author's purpose?
The author's purpose is to persuade the reader.
200
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200

This type of sentence has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

Complex sentence

300

What is a text that tells a story that has been passed down about heroes and their accomplishments?

Legend

300
What figurative language is this? "The huge rock smiled with contentment in the warm sunshine."
personification
300
Brushing your teeth is very important. Some do not know the proper way to accomplish this task. First, you put a dime size amount of toothpaste on a toothbrush. Brush the top right side of your teeth, in a circular motion, all over the teeth. After 20 seconds, switch to the top left side of your teeth and repeat. Repeat four more times with the rest of your teeth. When done brushing, rinse your mouth clean with water. Make sure to clean the brush as well! You're finished! You now have beautiful, clean teeth. What is the author's purpose?
The author's purpose is to inform or explain something the reader.
300
Even though I am a great swimmer, I have a great deal of ambivalence about swimming because my uncle drowned several years ago. Which is the best definition for the word "ambivalence". a. uncaring b. mixed feelings c. anger d. joyful
b. mixed feelings
300

This type of sentence has two independent clauses joined by a conjunction like “and,” “but,” or “or.”

Compound sentence

400
What is a selection written for a performance by actors on a stage, on television, etc.?
Drama or Play
400
What figurative language is this? "He flew out the door like a bull out of the shoot at a rodeo."
simile
400
The rabbit's long ears, which can be more than 10 cm (4 in) long, are probably an adaptation for detecting predators. They have large, powerful hind legs. The two front paws have 5 toes, the extra called the dewclaw. The hind feet have 4 toes. What is the author's purpose?
The author's purpose is to inform the reader.
400
My mother goes to see Dr. Bixby regularly. My father said an immunologist might be able to heal her cancer. What does the word "immunologist" mean? a. a religious healer b. someone unable to change over time c. a person who is not able to change over time d. someone who has studied the immune system
d. someone who has studied the immune system
400

In the sentence “The cat slept under the table,” the word “under” is this part of speech.

Preposition

500
What is a story that is not true, but includes some historical events that are true?
Historical Fiction
500
What figurative language is this? "The sparkling water was lightning bugs dancing in the moonlight."
metaphor
500
Dear Editor, Our principal refuses to let us chew gum in the gym. As students, we need to keep our rhythm when we play basketball. Chewing gum is the best way to do so. To ban us from chewing gum will make us lose our basketball games!! Is that what the people of the district want? If not, maybe the community can help us by calling into our principal so we can chew gum in the gym. Regards, The Basketball Team What is the author's purpose?
The author's purpose is to persuade the reader.
500
It was unanimous. After the vote was taken, it was apparent everyone wanted to go to SeaWorld instead of the museum. What does "unanimous" mean? a. all b. the majority c. leader rules d. sad
a. all
500

Restate and answer this prompt: 

Why is it important to be a good listener at school? Provide 3 reasons.

It is important to be a good listener at school because _____, ______, and _____.