Tug of War I
Where does the folktale "The Great Tug-of-War" come from?
The folktale comes from Southern Africa.
What did Mmtula challenge Tlou and Kubu to?
Mmtula challenged Tlou and Kubu to a tug of war.
Which sentence is correct?
a.) "What time is the concert? Simone asked."
b.). "What time is the concert?" Simone asked.
c.) What time is the concert?" Simone" asked.
b.). "What time is the concert?" Simone asked.
Finish the hyperbole:
The dirty dishes. . .
a. you could see it from a mile away.
b. were stacked a hundred feet high.
c. a ton.
The dirty dishes were stacked a hundred feet high.
Identify the source of this onomatopoeia word:
Buzz
Buzz can come from a bee or other buzzing insect.
What kind of animal is Mmutla?
Mmutla is a hare.
What kind of nonliteral language is used in this sentence: But she could dive to earth faster than Mmutla could blink?
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Personification
D. Onomatopoeia
E. Hyperbole
The sentence is an example of hyperbole.
E. Hyperbole
Which sentence is correct?
a.) It starts at 7 o'clock, answered Violet. "But let's get there early."
b.). It starts at 7 o'clock," answered Violet. "But let's get there early."
c.)
"It starts at 7 o'clock," answered Violet. "But let's get there early."
c.) "It starts at 7 o'clock," answered Violet. "But let's get there early."
What is the example of hyperbole in this poem?
It was the longest day, with the hottest sun
When Old Man Pete went out to run.
He ran so fast, he ran so long
He didn’t stop ‘til the break of dawn.
He ran so fast, he ran so long
He didn't stop 'til the break of dawn.
Identify the source of this onomatopoeia word:
varoom
Varoom may come from a car or motorcycle.
Who did Mmtula need to avoid?
Mmutla avoided humans and Ntsu the eagle.
What type of figurative language is used in this sentence: "He was leaping to the bottom, of Kololo Hill when CRREAKK! CRRACKK! CRASSHH!" ?
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Personification
D. Onomatopoeia
E. Hyperbole
The sentence is an example of onomatopoeia.
D. Onomatopoeia
Which sentence is correct?
a.) "Mom asked, "How many friends will be sleeping over?"
b.) Mom asked, "How many friends will be sleeping over?"
c.) "Mom asked, "How many friends will be sleeping over?"
b.) Mom asked, "How many friends will be sleeping over?"
Finish this hyperbole:
The students put in. . .
a.) an eternity.
b.) mountain of homework he had to completed.
c.) 110% of their effort during the final exam.
The students put in 110% of their effort during the final exam.
Identify the source of this onomatopoeia word:
tick tock
Tick tock can come from a clock or watch.
Who is Tlou?
Tlou is a rude elephant who is challenged by Mmtula.
What type of figurative language is used in this sentence: "The color quickly drained out of Moon's dark cloak."?
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Personification
D. Onomatopoeia
E. Hyperbole
This sentence is an example of a metaphor and personification.
B. Metaphor
C. Personification
Which sentence is correct?
a.) Only Miguel and Samuel will be over, said Amar. Is that okay?
b.) "Only Miguel and Samuel will be over," said Amar. "Is that okay?"
c.) Only Miguel and Samuel will be over, "said Amar. Is that okay?"
b.) "Only Miguel and Samuel will be over," said Amar. "Is that okay?"
Finish the hyperbole:
Jim was so tired, he could have slept. . .
a.) on a bed.
b.) for hours.
c.) for a year.
Jim was so tired, he could have slept for a year.
Identify the source of this onomatopoeia word:
hiss
Hiss may come from a snake.
Who is Kubu?
Kubu is a rude hippo who is challenged by Mmtula.
How did Mmutla trick Tlou and Kubu?
Mmutla secretly made Tlou and Kubu participate in a tug of war against each other.
Which sentence is correct?
a.) "What time will you be home today? asked Dad."
b.) "What time will you be home today? "asked Dad."
c.) "What time will you be home today?" asked Dad
c.) "What time will you be home today?" asked Dad
What does this hyperbole mean ?
Jim sometimes bumped his head on the moon.
It means that Jim was very tall.
Identify the source of this onomatopoeia word:
whoosh
Whoosh can mean a movement followed by rushing air. (like a golf swing, bicycle, running, etc.)