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Figurative Language
Multiple Meanings
Context Clues
Inferences
Potpurri
100
This type of figurative language uses "like" or "as".
What is a simile?
100
This word can mean (verb) to fall down OR (noun) a journey.
What is trip?
100
What does key mean in this sentence: When will you learn that practice is the key to a good performance?
What is important/crucial?
100
You see people standing outside, they are shivering and stomping their feet. The people are doing this because... A) they are angry B) they are cold C) they are farmers D) they are hot
What is B) they are cold?
100
Name two types of text structure.
What is compare/contrast, cause/effect, chronological, sequence, problem/solution?
200
This figure of speech compares two things WITHOUT using "like" or "as".
What is a metaphor?
200
This word can mean (noun) a way to pay someone or (verb) to confirm something.
What is check?
200
Define slink: After Mr. Franklin broke the window with the baseball, he tried to slink away without being seen.
What is sneak?
200
Mr. Nelson, the mailman, walked across a beautiful yard to bring the mail to the Bell's home. Suddenly, the sprinklers went on and Mr. Nelson was all wet. Very angry, Mr. Nelson went to the front of the house and pounded on the door. No one answered. How did Mr. Nelson get so wet? A) An automatic timer had been set to start the sprinklers. B) He fell in a puddle. C) The kids in the house put the sprinklers on. D) It started to rain.
What is A) An automatic timer had been set to start the sprinklers.
200
The opinion of the author is the __________?
What is author's viewpoint?
300
This type of figurative language gives human characteristics to animals or objects.
What is personification?
300
This can mean (verb) to demonstrate OR (noun) something you watch on TV.
What is show?
300
Define flustered: With the game on the line, the player became flustered, and missed the easy shot.
What is nervous?
300
The waiting room was full. Two dogs lay patiently on the floor. A kitten cried in the cat carrier. A man came in the door carrying an injured dog. A white-coated man came out to meet him. Everyone knew they might have a long wait. Where is this story happening? A) A vet's office B) A doctor's office C) A grocery store D) A farm
What is A) A vet's office?
300
This can be answered with Persuade, Inform, Entertain, or Express.
What is author's purpose?
400
This type of figurative language is an intentional (and extreme) exaggeration.
What is hyperbole?
400
This can mean (noun) the side of a river OR (noun) a place where you deposit money.
What is bank?
400
What is the meaning of sleuth in the following sentence: A sleuth, such as Sherlock Holmes, can be very helpful in solving crimes.
What is a detective?
400
Something strange was going on. First, Aidan's aunt said, "Top o' the morning to you!" Then she served him green oatmeal with green milk. She was wearing a green top hat. Aidan wondered whether it was April Fool's Day, but his food tasted fine. When did Aidan first realize that something strange was happening? A) noon B) afternoon C) evening D) morning
What is D) morning?
400
"The leap from his residence to hers had been a piece of cake." This sentence uses an example of what type of figure of speech?
What is an idiom?
500
This is the repetition of a consonant sound at the beginning of words.
What is alliteration?
500
This means (noun) a metal container OR (adjective) able to do something.
What is can?
500
Birds that migrate, such as some ducks and geese, leave their home in the winter. In this sentence, the word migrate means _________
What is to move?
500
This man gets up early each morning even when he's been up very late the night before. His office is part of his home, so he has no commute time. He often travels great distances on business. His job is very difficult, because he can never make everyone happy. In spite of this, he keeps on trying to do the best possible job that he can, while feeling the weight of the world on his shoulders. Who is this man? A) A business man B) A CEO C) The President D) The Vice President
What is C) The President?
500
Name the steps in the TIGERS Strategy.
What is make a prediction, label genre, read with 5 W's, cross out incorrect answers, label R1 and R2, choose correct answer?