compares two unlike things using the words like or as

It compares two things by saying something is something else

What may the reader best infer from the passage? Braedon sat in the empty classroom and stared at the floor. It was 4:30pm and school had been over for half an hour, but he still had to sit there. He could overhear his teacher talking to the principal in the hallway about what had happened during class. He put his head in his hands and sighed.

Braedon is in detention because he had acted out in class.

What will Tommy most likely do next after realizing he can't mention wrapping paper?

Go and search for the wrapping paper by himself.

When making an inference, the most important thing is...

Being able to prove your inference by using evidence from the text.

Which textual evidence best describes Emily's thoughts and feelings?

"... till she could walk home from school in peace..."

Read the following novel excerpt and answer the question. It was the sea eagle that called Emily down to the beach. It hovered above the waves, it's broad wings dusty where the land had left its mark, its small eyes that could follow the human speckled horizon bright and keen. She hadn't meant to come down onto the busy beach. She'd meant to sit at the top of the ramp till the other kids had left the crowded street, till she could walk home from her school in peace without any nosy bystanders staring at her, but somehow the bird seemed to urge her to come down. What time of day do you think it is and why?

afternoon because she is coming home from school

Which evidence best supports that the place Michael, Toby and Jacko are living is dull and uncared for? Options: "...Toby was awake as well.", "...cracked glass of the curtainless window...", "Michael woke up with a start.", "A shouting of voices."

"...cracked glass of the curtainless window..."

Based on what you know about Quinn, what kind of student might he be?

He probably works hard to make good grades.

How does the author describe Quinn's character?

The author uses actions instead of words.

A method authors use to show readers what a character’s personality is like.

What did Aven find in the storage building?

A picture of a girl who looks identical to her but the girl in the picture has arms.

Why won't Connor go to the festival they are having at Stagecoach Pass?

Because he doesn't want to be around that many people.

Aven tells Zion a story about why she doesn't like to go to the children's museum anymore. What happened when her parents took her there when she was younger?

She freaked everyone out because she was playing with the playdoh with her feet.

Applied English 11/12 Sem 2 Final (Spring 2025) Flashcards

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Compares two unlike things using like or as

Back

simile

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

words whose meaning sound like their pronunciation

Back

onomatopeia

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

an expression that means something other than the usual meaning of the words

Back

idiom

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The baby was as light as a feather when I picked him up.

Back

simile

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Jacob was a perfect angel during school.

Back

metaphor

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Pop! went the top of the soda bottle.

Back

onomatopeia

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What literary device is used in the sentence: "The snake slithered across the sandy beach."?

Back

alliteration

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