Halloween Bellringer

Which definition for evolved is most accurate for how it is used in the article? By the 1950’s, Halloween had evolved into a secular, or nonreligious, holiday for children.

• to give off gas or heat

• develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form

• develop over many eras in time, especially as a result of natural selection

• The changing of the physical features of a person or animal over time

Which statement below best describes one difference between Samhain and Halloween?

• Samhain included bonfires and disguises; Halloween does not include bonfires.

• Samhain was celebrated from sunset to sunset; Halloween is celebrated for one evening.

• Samhain was a Christian holiday; Halloween is a pagan holiday.

• Samhain began in Ireland by the Celts, Halloween began in the Catholic church.

Read this sentence from the article: “The dark night howls a spooky tune “ What type of figurative language is used here ?

• personification

• onomatopoeia

• metaphor

• alliteration

Read this sentence from the article: In fact, All Souls’ Day was celebrated in a similar way to Samhain long ago. Which statement below is true about the author’s use of this phrase?

• The author wanted to show where the name Samhain probably originated.

• The author wanted to show that Samhain and Halloween are nothing alike.

• The author wanted to show that Samhain and Halloween are the same holiday.

• The author wanted to show that the Catholic church may have been trying to replace Samhain with a more Christian holiday.

Which excerpt from the article best supports your answer to the previous question?

• This holy day could commemorate the dead in a more Christian manner.

• The faithful Christians had bonfires as big as the sky.

• They called this holy day All Hallows Day

• As time went on, these celebrations grew in popularity.

Read this phrase from the article: “hay-filled wagons rumble down the road..” What type of sound device is used here?

• alliteration

• assonance

• onomatopoeia

• consonance

Identify the following statements about the article as figurative language (F) or literal language (L).

Treats of food and drink were set out to placate the spirits

• F

• L

Identify the following statements about the article as figurative language (F) or literal language (L).

It is a night when children are like crazed animals looking for a treat.

• F

• L

Identify the following statements about the article as figurative language (F) or literal language (L).

All Souls’ Day could commemorate the dead in a more Christian manner.

• F

• L

Identify the following statements about the article as figurative language (F) or literal language (L).

The Christians had parades that danced through the streets.

• F

• L