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Literary Practice
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The way the reader FEELS after reading certain descriptions in a passage; usually created with figurative language, sensory details, and/or imagery.
What is MOOD?
100
Word that is an action.
What is VERB?
100
For each passage, you should always read more than ___________ time.
What is ONE?
100
"It was a joy to watch this beautiful black bird come alive again." Which of the following best describes the meaning of the phrase, "come alive again"? a. the bird returning to its cage b. the bird behaving with more energy c. the bird awaken from a long sleep d. the bird building its nest
What is B, the bird behaving with more energy.
100
"Rubber like A lifeboat on rough sea." What is the main effect of comparing rubber shoes to a lifeboat? a. It shows that the shoes can float. b. It shows that the shoes provide safety. c. It shows that the shoes have been neglected. d. It shows that the shoes have become stretched.
What is B, it shows the shoes can provide safety.
200
Type of figurative language that compares two unlike things by stating one thing is the other.
What is METAPHOR?
200
Words that tell people, places, things, objects, ideas or feelings.
What is NOUNS?
200
You should do this when you see a question that includes something like this: "In line 27..."
What is GO BACK TO THAT PART IN TEXT and RE-READ?
200
"When the Bosnian war started with all its horrors and disrupted my happy and carefree childhood,..." Which of the following words could best be used in place of the word, disrupted? a. disturbed b. distracted c. discovered d. discouraged
What is A, disturbed .
200
"His eyes sting from Grass and long words in books." Based on the lines above, which of the following pairs best describes the cause of the character's exhaustion? a. play and studying b. worry and sadness c. illness and working d. travel and sleeplessness
What is A, play and studying.
300
A type of figurative language that gives human qualities to non-living or inanimate objects.
What is PERSONIFICATION?
300
_____ and _______ are found at either the beginning or end of words, and contribute to the meaning of a word.
What are PREFIXES and SUFFIXES?
300
You should always _______________ any answers that you know are NOT correct.
What is CROSS OUT/ELIMINATE?
300
"When the wind stirs soft through the springing grass," Which of the following words best describes the feeling created by the above line? a. peaceful b. surprised c. impatient d. suspenseful
What is A, peaceful.
400
Details that appeal to a reader's five senses.
What are SENSORY DETAILS?
400
Words that describe nouns.
What are ADJECTIVES?
400
Even if you don't know the answer, always make an ________________ ________________ (two words)
What is EDUCATED GUESS
400
"And the faint perfume from its chalice steals—" (chalice: cup or goblet) What is the meaning of the word faint in the above sentence? a. exhausted b. whispered c. lacking courage d. barely noticeable
What is D, barely noticeable
400
"And the river flows like a stream of glass..." What does the simile suggest about the water? a. cold b. deep c. dirty d. smooth
What is D, smooth.
500
The message about life that the author wants you to understand; message about life is usually implied or hinted at through character development, plot events, title, and/or setting.
What is THEME?
500
Adding the suffix -ly to the end of a word indicates that the word is an _____________.
What is ADVERB?
500
For any/all written responses, always use a _______ ___________. (two words)
What is GRAPHIC ORGANIZER.
500
Certain water beetles fire pellets of waste from their rear ends as they swim away from pursuing fish. In the sentence, what part of speech is the word fire? A. verb B. noun C. adverb D. pronoun
What is B. verb?
500
• Just then • After his jeep tour • Later the next day • During the next two weeks The phrases show that the passage is mostly organized A. in chronological order. B. in order of importance. C. by presenting solutions to a problem. D. by listing topics with supporting details.
What is B, in chronological order.