Which is an example of a simile?

His room looked as if a hurricane came through.

His room was a hurricane of a mess.

The hurricane screamed through the town.

A comparison without using "like" or "as"

A comparison using "like" or "as"

A figure of speech in which the word imitates it's meaning.

What is the definition of hyperbole?

When a group of of words all start with the same sound.

When words sound like what they mean.

Which of the following is an example of personification?

You are as a beautiful as a flower.

He is an encyclopedia of knowledge.

The best definition of theme is...

The message the author is sending.

The lesson the author is teaching.

A word that summarizes the story.

Which of these things is not related to the "theme" in a story?

a "life lesson" the main character learns

a big idea that people from any culture or any place can understand

One way you could figure out the theme is to...

Think about what the character has learned

Just read the beginning of the story

What is the main difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA.

Theme is a universal lesson, and main idea is what a story is about.

Theme is what a story is about, and main idea is the universal lesson it teaches.

There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe. What is the main idea?

There are many fun things to do at the beach.

It is also fun to look for shells.

Some people simply like to sunbathe.

Going to the beach to swim can be fun.

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates. What is the main idea?

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.

Soccer players learn how to dribble.

They learn how to work together as teammates.

John and Matt want to be firemen. They want to ride on the big fire truck. John wants to climb ladders and rescue people from fires. Matt wants to hold the big hose and spray water on the fires to put them out. What is the main idea?

John and Matt want to be firemen

Matt wants to hold a fire hose.

They want to ride on the big fire truck.

Jenny visited her grandmother in the hospital. She saw how kind and helpful the nurses were to her grandmother. Now she wants to be a nurse when she grows up. She wants to help sick people get well. What is the main idea?

Her grandmother was in the hospital.

Jenny was glad the nurses were being kind to her grandmother.

Which sentence is a run-on?

Today for lunch I had juice, a sandwich and chips.

I was always the smallest kid in class.

the vantage point, or perspective of a story

the reader's opinion or perspective

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2 mins • 1 pt

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

You may have, hot chocolate, hot tea, or coffee to drink.

You may have hot chocolate, hot tea, or coffee to drink.

You may have hot chocolate; hot tea; or coffee to drink.

You may have hot chocolate or hot tea or coffee, to drink.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do.

Since, I was absent on Tuesday I have a lot of make-up work to do.

Since I was absent, on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do.

Since I was, absent on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up, work to do.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which is the correct way to punctuate an address?

635 Paradise Lane, Tampa, Florida 98305.

635 Paradise Lane Tampa Florida, 98305.

635, Paradise Lane, Tampa, Florida, 98305.

635 Paradise, Lane Tampa, Florida, 98305.

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

My birthday cake was pink purple sparkly, and so delicious.

My birthday cake was pink, purple, sparkly and so delicious.

My birthday cake was pink, purple, sparkly, and so delicious.

My birthday cake was, pink, purple, sparkly, and so delicious.

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

Which of the following is correct?

Jane said, "I really want to eat Cheetos."

Jane said, "I really want to eat Cheetos".

Jane said "I really want to eat Cheetos."

Jane said, "I really want to eat Cheetos,"

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CCSS.L.5.2D

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which sentence below uses quotation marks appropriately?

"Which store do you want to go to?" asked Marie.

Which store do you want to go to?" asked Marie.

"Which store do you want to go to? asked Marie.

Which store do you want to go to? asked Marie.

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CCSS.L.5.2D

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence below uses quotation marks appropriately?

Didn't she say our homework was due Friday? asked Jackson.

"Didn't she say our homework was due Friday?" asked Jackson.

"Didn't she say our homework was due Friday? asked Jackson.

"didn't she say our homework was due Friday?" asked Jackson.

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CCSS.L.5.2D

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

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Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Which is the correct way to punctuate an address?

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Which of the following is correct?

Which sentence below uses quotation marks appropriately?

Which sentence below uses quotation marks appropriately?

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While in class today, Miracle said, "when will will go outside?"

Which is an example of a simile?

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