Why do people use figurative language?

To make their writing interesting and visual, or to emphasize an idea and make a point.

To structure their writing into paragraphs.

Because Beyonce uses it in her songs.

What is the main idea?

Is what the passage is mostly about

It is the sequence of the story.

Summer can be scorching with temperatures peaking above 100 degrees. However, a swimming pool is an excellent means to combat the heat. Floating in the water provides a cool and refreshing relief from the high temperature. Splashing about in the depths of crystal clear water helps to battle the overwhelming heat. Grab a friend and head down to the pool this summer for a welcome respite from the summer sun! What is this paragraph mostly about?

A fun way to solve the problem of summertime heat.

The joys and dangers of swimming in the heat of summer.

Safe ways to avoid dangerous sun exposure on your skin.

The overwhelming temperatures that humans experience during summer.

I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave! What is the main idea?

The author enjoys spending time with her family.

The author's grandparents live far away.

The author is sad to leave her cousins.

Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence? It takes a lot of hard work to become a professional athlete.

Professional athletes spend countless hours practicing their sports.

People like professional football players make a lot of money.

All of us can be professional athletes.

The Statue of Liberty is visited by thousands of people every year. The Statue of Liberty is a 151 foot tall statue of a woman holding a book and a torch. It was a gift of friendship from the people of France. It has become the universal symbol for freedom. Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?

The Statue of Liberty is an amazing statue

The Statue of Liberty is 151 feet tall

Thousands of people visit the Statues of Liberty each year

It was a gift of friendship from France

Mid-Quarter Quiz

Quiz

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English

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6th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS

RI.6.6, RI.6.2, RL.5.4

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25 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which sentence below shows personification?

The air was cold.

The sun is bright yellow.

The cat raced down the hall.

The leaves danced in the wind.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following words is NOT an onomatopoeia word?

crash

silly

moo

bam

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Do you carpool to school? Do you take a bus? It should be a requirement for everyone to either share a ride or walk to school every day. If we are serious about saving the planet, we must take steps to conserve energy and reduce fossil fuel emissions. What is the authors purpose?

Persuade

Inform

Entertain

Explain

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Today, it is not uncommon to see women wearing high-heeled shoes. However, the first high-heeled shoes were actually made for men back in the 1500s. The heels helped soldiers keep their feet in the stirrups of their saddles as they rode into battle. What's the authors purpose?

Perdusade

Inform

Entertain

Describe

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Hellen Keller was born in 1880 and died in 1968. Despite being deaf and blind, Keller was a political activist, a lecturer, an author, and a tireless advocate for those with disabilities. What's the authors purpose?

Entertain

Explain

Inform

Describe

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

A poem about a “packrat,” a person who refuses to throw things away, even things that most people would consider garbage. What's the authors purpose?

persuade

inform

explain

entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What are the three reasons we write?
(Authors purpose for writing)

Persuade, Inform, Electrify

Persuade, Inform, Entertain

Persuade, Inform, Educate

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

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Do you carpool to school? Do you take a bus? It should be a requirement for everyone to either share a ride or walk to school every day. If we are serious about saving the planet, we must take steps to conserve energy and reduce fossil fuel emissions. What is the authors purpose?

Today, it is not uncommon to see women wearing high-heeled shoes. However, the first high-heeled shoes were actually made for men back in the 1500s. The heels helped soldiers keep their feet in the stirrups of their saddles as they rode into battle. What's the authors purpose?

Hellen Keller was born in 1880 and died in 1968. Despite being deaf and blind, Keller was a political activist, a lecturer, an author, and a tireless advocate for those with disabilities. What's the authors purpose?

A poem about a “packrat,” a person who refuses to throw things away, even things that most people would consider garbage. What's the authors purpose?

What are the three reasons we write?
(Authors purpose for writing)

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Ben is so APPREHENSIVE about appearing in the play that he has an upset stomach.

The VIGILANT guards stayed up all night to make sure no one came near the castle.

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Do you carpool to school? Do you take a bus? It should be a requirement for everyone to either share a ride or walk to school every day. If we are serious about saving the planet, we must take steps to conserve energy and reduce fossil fuel emissions. What is the authors purpose?

Today, it is not uncommon to see women wearing high-heeled shoes. However, the first high-heeled shoes were actually made for men back in the 1500s. The heels helped soldiers keep their feet in the stirrups of their saddles as they rode into battle. What's the authors purpose?

Hellen Keller was born in 1880 and died in 1968. Despite being deaf and blind, Keller was a political activist, a lecturer, an author, and a tireless advocate for those with disabilities. What's the authors purpose?

A poem about a “packrat,” a person who refuses to throw things away, even things that most people would consider garbage. What's the authors purpose?

What are the three reasons we write?(Authors purpose for writing)

The robber tried to __________ the scene of the crime, but the police managed to catch him.

Ben is so APPREHENSIVE about appearing in the play that he has an upset stomach.

The VIGILANT guards stayed up all night to make sure no one came near the castle.

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What are the three reasons we write?
(Authors purpose for writing)