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Figurative Language
Main Idea
Context Clues
Cause/Effect
Fact/Opinion
100
What is the definition of a simile? Give 2 examples of similes.
A simile compares 2 things using like or as. ex: The boy is a quick as a rabbit
100
Describe how a paragraph shows the main idea and details.
Topic Sentence: main idea Supporting sentences: details
100
Mars is a frozen red desert whipped by tornadoes and fierce winds. Which word is an antonym for fierce? a. natural b. gentle c. ancient d. warm
b. gentle
100
What question does the cause answer?
Why?
100
What is a fact?
A fact is a statement that can be proved.
200
What is a metaphor? Give 2 examples of metaphors.
A metaphor says one thing is something else. ex: The pillow is a cloud in the sky.
200
Details: Gustav Dentzel was one of the 1st carousel makers. Dentzel and his beautiful carousels became famous. Many people want to have Dentzel animals in their homes. Which main idea is supported by the set of details above? a. Before Dentzel came to the U.S., he was famous in Germany. b. Before carousels, people had very little fun. c. Dentzel was one of the 1st artists to make carousels popular. d. Dentzel animals are on display in many museums.
c. Dentzel was one of the 1st artists to make carousels popular.
200
4. “ ‘I’m sorry I teased you, Kim,’ he said with a sheepish smile. ‘I’m going to tell everyone at school how the Not-So-Weird Wagners saved my family from freezing in the dark!’ ” What does sheepish mean in the sentence above? a. scared b. dangerous c. curious d. embarrassed
d. embarrassed
200
What question does the effect answer?
What happened?
200
What is an opinion?
An opinion is what someone thinks about something.
300
What is an idiom? Give 2 examples of idioms.
An idiom is a figure of speech that means something different than its literal meaning. ex: The test will be a piece of cake.
300
Details: Horses transported people and goods. Horses, mules and oxen plowed fields. Horses pulled milk and bread wagons. Which main idea is supported by the set of details above? a. Before the days of automobiles, horses and mules did not need horseshoes. b. Before the days of automobiles, horses and mules had many jobs. c. People would not have survived without horses. d. People would have had to work much harder without horses.
b. Before the days of automobiles, horses and mules had many jobs.
300
“Explorers rushed to claim pieces of Antarctica for their nations.” What does claim mean in this sentence? a. to break up b. to take home c. to demand ownership of d. to arrange for the sale of
c. to demand ownership of
300
Which of the following examples has a cause and effect relationship: a. Sue worked hard last night studying for the big test. b. Many people like to go shopping on the weekends. c. The movie theater was crowded on Saturday. d. The dogs looked happy and cheerful.
a. Sue worked hard last night studying for the big test.
300
Choose the opinion from the following choices: a. Indoor cats use litter boxes. b. Cats lick their fur to keep clean. c. Cats are the easiest and most loyal pets to own. d. Some cats have their claws removed.
c. Cats are the easiest and most loyal pets to own.
400
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor? Show the difference with an example.
A simile compares using the words like or as. A metaphor compares by saying one thing is something else. ex: simile: The runner was as fast as a speeding train. metaphor: The runner was a speeding train.
400
A lot of rock and roll bands have odd names. In the 1960's, there was a group called the Electric Prunes. Another band was called Guess Who. One of the strangest band names was Strawberry Alarm Clock. What is the main idea of this paragraph? a. In the 1960's there was a group called the Electric Prunes. b. One of the strangest band names was Strawberry Alarm Clock. c. Some rock bands have odd names. d. One band was called the Guess Who.
c. Some rock bands have odd names.
400
“In the early 1700s, a Dutch chocolate maker invented a machine to press chocolate into a ‘cake.’ These cakes eventually evolved into something like our candy bars.” Which word is a synonym for evolved? a. baked b. spread c. changed d. pressed
c. changed
400
Which of the following statements has a cause and effect relationship: a. The blue dress fit perfectly on the doll. b. Some people like to drink milk with cookies. c. The girl ate a lot for supper after she skipped lunch. d. The toys took over the small room.
c. The girl ate a lot for supper after she skipped lunch.
400
Choose the opinion from the following statements: a. Building a fire while camping can help to keep you warm and help you cook. b. Going camping with your family is the best way to spend time together. c. One way to camp is in a tent. d. Some campgrounds have swimming pools.
b. Going camping with your family is the best way to spend time together.
500
Which phrase is an example of a simile? a. held it on the anvil b. using tongs c. rang like a bell d. with his heavy hammer
c. rang like a bell
500
People disagree about the origin of the first egg cream. Some think it began in Manhattan. Others say the Bronx was the true birthplace. What is the main idea of this paragraph? a. People like egg creams. b. No one is sure where egg creams were invented. c. Egg creams are very common. d. Egg creams are good for you.
b. No one is sure where egg creams were invented.
500
“They called their chocolate drink xocoatl (shoh KOH aht) and reserved it for men of high rank. Like the Maya, they also took it as medicine. The Aztec considered cacao seeds to be so valuable that they even used them for money.” Which definition of rank is used in the sentences above? rank / r†ngk / n. 1) a row, line or series. 2) an important position or role in society. 3) a group of similar people. 4) a line of soldiers standing side by side. a. definition 1 b. definition 2 c. definition 3 d. definition 4
b. definition 2
500
Which of the following statements has a cause and effect relationship: a. The computer stopped working after the terrifying thunderstorm. b. The hotel was perfect for their one week vacation. c. The parking garage was full of cars. d. Basketball tends to have more action than baseball.
a. The computer stopped working after the terrifying thunderstorm.
500
Which of the following statements is an opinion: a. A swimming pool needs proper chemicals. b. Some swimming pools have fences around them. c. Some people go to the swimming pool in the summer. d. Swimming pools are very refreshing and wonderful on a hot day.
d. Swimming pools are very refreshing and wonderful on a hot day.