English is fun in grade 8

"The sun was like a large ball of butter" is an example of which literary technique?

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Paradox

What is the meaning of the idiom? DON'T JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER

• to follow the rules

• to not make assumptions about someone

• when something is done and over with

                 is a type of figurative language in which a non-human subject is given human characteristics.

• Symbolism

• Theme

• Personification

• Characterization

What type of figurative language is being used in the following passage?

"When you awaken, be sure to record the remnants of your dream on your Purple Pages of Passion, Persuasion, and Poetry with your Purple Plume of Poetic Penmanship."

• Alliteration

• Hyperbole

• Simile

• Personification

How does this photo show dramatic irony? (click the text to see the picture)

• The prisoner thinks he's escaping but we know he's in for an unpleasant surprise.

• You don't expect an outhouse (toilet) to be next to a prison.

• The prisoner is clearly sarcastic.

• All of the above

J.T. looks in the mirror one day and notices that the growth of his right antler is peculiar.

What is the SYNONYM of the word PECULIAR?

• strange

• similar

• ordinary

The following directions are found at the beginning of a cookbook:

1. Always use Pillsbury's Best Flour.

2. Sift flour twice before adding to cakes or breakfast cakes.

3. Make all measurements level by using edge of knife to lightly scrape off from top of cup or spoon until material is even with the edges.

4. Use same sized cups or spoons in measuring for the same recipe.

5. Before starting to make recipe, read through carefully, then put on table all the materials and tools needed in making that particular recipe.

Based on the passage, the word LEVEL used in #3 most likely means

• to make sure all measurements are the same size.

• to get rid of any excess ingredients.

• to scrape spilled ingredients off the counter.

• to fill the measuring cups to the edge.

"Doctors recommend that everyone exercise every day, particularly those who spend many hours doing SEDENTARY activities like reading, watching television, or playing video games."

Which of the following correctly defines the meaning of the word SEDENTARY?

• To engage in physical activity.

• To spend time using minimal brain function.

• To engage in criminal activity.

• To spend much time seated.

When something doesn't make sense, you say it's nonsense.

So the prefix non- most likely means

• lots of.

• not.

• full of.

• one who.

If COMPOSE means to create, then DECOMPOSE means to take apart.

• True

• False