What is a simile?

• Comparing two things using 'like' or 'as'

• Giving human characteristics to non-human things

• Extreme exaggeration

• Repetition of the same consonant sound.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Fill in the blank: A _______ is a word that shows relationships between nouns/pronouns and other words.

• Preposition

• Conjunction

• Interjection

• Adverb

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

Fill in the blank: A _______ is a comparison of two things without using 'like' or 'as'.

• A) Simile

• B) Metaphor

• C) Hyperbole

• D) Personification

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the date of the terrorist attacks mentioned in the study guide?

• September 11, 2001

• July 4, 1776

• December 25, 2000

• January 1, 1999

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What is the role of a verb in a sentence?

• To describe nouns

• To replace nouns

• To show action or state of being

• To express emotion

The Declaration of Independence was signed on ________. A) July 4, 1776 B) July 4, 1789 C) July 14, 1776 D) July 14, 1789.

• July 4, 1776

• July 4, 1789

• July 14, 1776

• July 14, 1789

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does the term 'bias' refer to in persuasive language?

• Favoring one side unfairly

• A confident statement

• A short personal story

• Repetition of initial sounds.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is extreme exaggeration for effect called?

• Hyperbole

• Logos

• Jargon

• Connotation

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Words that are charged with emotion are known as what?

• Loaded Words

• Figurative Language

• Repetition

• Logos

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The use of 'we,' 'you,' 'they' to include or exclude audiences is an example of ______.

• Pronouns

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5