Comparison of two unlike things using ‘like’ or ‘as’

A comparison of two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

Giving inhuman things human like qualities

STAAR QUESTION: How does the setting advance the plot? What is this question asking you to do?

To choose the answer choice that explains how the setting of the story is causing the plot to move forward.

To choose the answer choice that explains how the conflict is causing the plot of the story to move forward.

To choose the answer that shows how the character's actions are causing the plot of the story to move forward.

To choose the answer choice that shows how the mood is causing the plot of the story to move forward.

STAAR Question: Which sentence from the selection states an opinion? Which one of the following strategies will help you determine the answer to this question?

Read the answer choices and look for opinion words (such as: definitely, obviously, clearly, unfair).

Reread the entire selection and separate all the facts from opinion.

Write a summary of the selection.

STAAR Question: Which sentence from the blog entry is an example of stereotyping? What is stereotyping?

making a general statement about a group of people

denying someone the same rights

When I don't know what a words means, even if it's from the question, I should use ______ to figure out its meaning.

Both Dictionary and Context Clues!

When an author uses foreshadowing, they are ______

hinting at something that will happen in the story later

trying to paint a picture in your mind

describing something in the shadows or darkness

If I get done with the STAAR test early, I should _______.

double check my answers and my bubbling of answers.

leave class and enjoy my summer.

The best summary of a story must include:

the beginning, middle and end of the story

whichever is the longest summary is the best one

Reading & Analysis Review

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English

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7th - 8th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Medium

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CCSS

RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.7.2

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25 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

If an author is trying to CONVEY a message to the reader, they are trying to

show, or hint at an underlying meaning.

hint at something that hasn't happened yet.

confuse us.

use a simile to compare two things.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A paragraph in a poem is called a ________.

poemgraph

poetic divide

stanza

figurative language

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of personification?

You are as a beautiful as a flower.

The trees danced in the wind.

I waited in line for 10 years!

He is an encyclopedia of knowledge.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why do people use figurative language?

To make writing more interesting and to create images in the reader's head.

To use fancy big words.

To make their writing longer.

To create a universal truth or deeper message.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

"As straight as an arrow" is an example of what?

simile

alliteration

metaphor

onomatopoeia

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What's the meaning of this simile?
"My mom can be as fiery as a volcano when I don't do my chores on time."

Her hair is red.

She talks really loudly.

She gets really angry.

She spits when she talks.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

7th grade is a breeze for some people. For others, it's a giant earthquake.

personification

simile

onomatopoeia

metaphor

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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"As straight as an arrow" is an example of what?

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"My mom can be as fiery as a volcano when I don't do my chores on time."

7th grade is a breeze for some people. For others, it's a giant earthquake.

Descriptive words that appeal to the senses

Silly Sally swam so smoothly' is an example of:

What is a simile?

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If an author is trying to CONVEY a message to the reader, they are trying to

A paragraph in a poem is called a ________.

Which of the following is an example of personification?

Why do people use figurative language?

"As straight as an arrow" is an example of what?

What's the meaning of this simile?"My mom can be as fiery as a volcano when I don't do my chores on time."

7th grade is a breeze for some people. For others, it's a giant earthquake.

Descriptive words that appeal to the senses

Silly Sally swam so smoothly' is an example of:

What is a simile?

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What's the meaning of this simile?
"My mom can be as fiery as a volcano when I don't do my chores on time."