Descriptive techniques

Which of the following words is NOT a synonym for frightened?

• Terrified
• Startled
• Enraged
• Afraid

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

'The smell was disgusting.'  Choose the word that could replace disgusting. 

• Repugnant
• Floral
• Intriguing
• Delicious

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

'The noise of the volcano was thunderous.'  Choose an antonym for thunderous. 

• Loud
• Ear-splitting
• Muted
• Irritating

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

A volcano spills molten rock when it erupts. Choose the synonym for molten.

• Liquified
• Solid
• Poisonous
• Smelly

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Volcanic ash has a gritty texture. Which word is NOT a synonym for gritty?

• Grainy
• Abrasive
• Silky
• Scratchy

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

'The smoke from the volcano made my eyes sting and my throat sore.' Choose the best word to describe this smoke.

• Sweet
• Fragrant
• Acrid
• Fresh

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

'The beast spewed hot lava from its throat.' What technique is used here to describe the volcano?

• Alliteration
• Simile
• Rhyme
• Personification

'It felt like being trapped in a blizzard of ash.' Name the technique used here.

• Metaphor
• Simile

Identify the adverb. 'The air was extremely bitter and it was painful to breathe.'

• Bitter
• Extremely
• Painful
• Breathe

'The volcano was preparing to erupt.' Which word would NOT be a suitable replacement for erupt?

• Disgorge
• Spew
• Dribble
• Gush