RL.4.4

RL.4.4

Multiple Choice

We were astonished by the beauty and splendor of the snow capped mountains. It was truly a majestic sight to behold. Can you determine the meaning of splendor using the context clues in these sentences?

• a mountain range

• a magic trick or optical illusion

• something that is imagined or make-believe

• something of great beauty or impressive appearance

Multiple Choice

I like all flavors of ice cream, but I am especially partial to butter pecan. Which definition of partial is used in this sentence?

• in part only; not total or complete

• favoring something or someone; fond of

• a removable denture that replaces missing teeth

• biased or prejudiced toward one side, especially in government or business

Multiple Choice

Not dull at all, Jessica vividly described her vacation. We could visualize the sandy beaches and turquoise waves of her ocean get-away. Which antonym gives us a clue to the meaning of vividly?

• dull

• described

• vacation

• turquoise

Multiple Choice

There have been many exciting stories written and handed down about the legendary adventures of Robin Hood. Based on these context clues, can you determine which character below could also be called legendary?

• George Washington - the first president of the United States

• Spongebob Squarepants - a cartoon character who lives in a pineapple under the sea

• Hercules - a mythological character known for his great strength and bravery

• Mrs. Davis - a simple-minded school teacher not really known for anything special

Multiple Choice

"I'm so hungry. I could eat a horse," is one example of exaggeration. Which statement below is another example of exaggeration?

• I haven't eaten since 7:00 this morning.

• My stomach is growling so loud you can hear it.

• I am going to eat every bit of my lunch today.

• I had to wait forever for my lunch.

Multiple Choice

Jessie is an extreme trickster. He pranks his friends so often they are never quite sure when or if they can trust him. The context clues lead us to understand that a trickster is...

• someone who enjoys tricking or deceiving others.

• someone who gets tricked easily.

• a fox.

• a very trustworthy individual.

Multiple Choice

In Greek mythology, a mythical bird called the phoenix lives for hundreds of years before bursting into flames at its death. However, it soon rises from its own ashes and is reborn.

What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?

Fans debated whether their team would rise from the ashes.

• To come back after destruction or defeat

• To surprise an opponent

• To think optimistically

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an example of an allusion?

• his wife was his Achille's heel

• he lies so much, I'm surprised his nose doesn't grow like Pinnochio's

• she transformed her backyard to look like the Garden of Eden.

• we'll miss him so much because he was the best dog ever.

Multiple Choice

He is so talented, that he makes a lot of money! He is lucky that his talent is such a blessing. We would say he has the ______________.

• Narcissist

• Trojan Horse

• Midas Touch

• Herculean Task

Multiple Choice

If a job is so hard that it is almost impossible to complete, we would allude that we were referring to a ______________________. 

• Pandora's Box
• Narcissus 
• Mida's Touch
• Herculean Task

Multiple Choice

Odyssey

• a. a long journey

• b. great courage

• c.

  stressful situation

Multiple Choice

weight of Atlas

• a. most powerful

• b. great courage

• c. stressful situation

Multiple Choice

Joe is an innovator who has the _____________ when it comes to creating inventions that work and make money. 

• Pandora's box
• Midas touch
• panic
• odyssey

Multiple Choice

When I did not follow the traveler's advisory to not walk alone after dark, it was like opening up ________________.

• Midas touch
• typhoon
• hypnosis
• Pandora's box

Multiple Choice

Joe is an innovator who has the _____________ when it comes to creating inventions that work and make money. 

• Pandora's box
• Midas touch
• panic
• odyssey

Multiple Choice

a predatory person or nagging woman

• Helen (of Troy)
• Harpy
• Pandora

Multiple Choice

tremendous in size, strength, difficulty, or effort

• Nemesis
• Midas
• Herculean

Multiple Choice

vulnerable spot or weak point

• Achilles' heel
• Zeus
• Olympian

Multiple Choice

What is the allusion?

Life can be challenging, but you've got to just keep swimming!

• Life

• Life can be challenging

• You've got to

• Just keep swimming

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of the allusion?

My brother is a regular Einstein! He always seems to know the answer!

• His brother is unintelligent

• His brother works hard

• His brother is intelligent

• His brother is lazy

Multiple Choice

Dignity: Even when the police officers put the handcuffs on my mother, she maintained her dignity, holding her head up high as she was marched off the protest site.

Which word could replace dignity?

• fear

• pride