Figurative Language
Antonyms
Headings
Context Clues
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What is a simile?
Using the words like or as to compare two things
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What is an antonym?
Words that mean the opposite.
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Where do you usually find a heading?
A heading is a mini title at the top of a page or at the top of the paragraph.
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Based on this sentence what do you think the word invented mean?
The telephone was invented by Alexander Graham Bell.
a. to create something new
b. to break something
a. to create something new
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How many continents are there?
There are 7 continents.
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Is this a simile yes or no? Explain your answer.
After the weekend Ms. Q is as fresh as a daisy.
Yes, it is a simile because they used the word as to compare two things.
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What is the opposite of beautiful?
Ugly
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Please write down the heading in this picture.
Penguins Can't Fly
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Based on this sentence what do you think the word afloat mean?
The swimmer kept afloat by laying on her back in the water?
a. to fall slowly
b. to rest on top of the water
b. to rest on top of the water
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What are the 4 directions on the compass rose?
North, East, South and West
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Is this a simile yes or no? Explain your answer.
The classroom was an absolute zoon during recess.
No, this is not a simile because it is not using the words like or as when comparing two things.
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What is the opposite of soft?
Hard, solid, firm, harsh, rough, sharp
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Based on this heading, what do you think this paragraph will mostly be about?
About the fact that penguins cannot fly and.
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Based on this sentence what do you think the word claimed mean?
The boy claimed that someone else broke the window, but all the other children said it was him.
a. said something that was true
b. asked a question
a. said something that was true
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What state do we live in?
New Jersey
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What does this simile mean? Please explain in your own words.
My brother is a slow as a snail getting out of the car.
It means my brother is moving really slow out of the car.
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What is the opposite word of colorful?
dull, plain, colorless, simple, boring, lifeless, uninteresting
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What is one detail from the text?
a. Penguins like in cold places.
b. Penguins eat squid and krill.
c. Penguins cannot fly because their wings are short.
d. Penguins are really good swimmers.
C. Penguins cannot fly because their wings are short.
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People all over the world have celebrations, or parties, for the beginning of spring.
What word from this sentence helps you understand what celebrations means?
a. world
b. parties
c. beginning
d. spring
b. parties
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What are the three kinds of erosion?
Water, wind and ice
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Please create your own simile.
Answers may vary.
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What is the opposite of bright?
dark, dim, gloomy, cloudy, somber, unhappy
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Why did the author include a paragraph about penguins not being to fly?
The authors purpose is to inform the readers that even though penguins are a type of bird they are flightless birds which mean they cannot fly at all.
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This is to show how much they like and respect their older family members.
What word from this sentence helps you understand what respect means?
a. show
b. much
c. like
d. family
c. like
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Name the four coins and their value.
Penny 1 cent
Nickel 5 cents
Dime 10 cents
Quarter 25 cents