Review - December 17th

Read the following sentence: "The garden was a jungle, with vines and plants growing wildly in every direction." What type of figurative language is used in this sentence?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which word is a synonym for "elated"?

• Sad

• Joyful

• Angry

• Tired

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

In the context of the sentence, "The detective was as sly as a fox," what does the word "sly" most likely mean?

• Clumsy

• Clever

• Slow

• Loud

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following sentences contains an allusion?

• The stars twinkled like diamonds in the sky.

• He was a real Romeo with the ladies.

• The wind howled through the night.

• She ran as fast as the wind.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Read the following passage: "The storm raged on, a beast with no mercy." What is the figurative language used here?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which of the following words is an antonym for "benevolent"?

• Kind

• Generous

• Malevolent

• Compassionate

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

How does the relationship between the words "teacher" and "student" compare to the relationship between "doctor" and "patient"?

• Both are relationships of authority.

• Both involve a service provider and a recipient.

• Both are relationships of friendship.

• Both involve competition.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which sentence provides textual evidence that the character is feeling anxious?

• She smiled brightly at everyone she met.

• Her hands trembled as she reached for the door.

• He laughed loudly at the joke.

• They walked confidently into the room.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Compare and contrast the themes of freedom in the poems "The Road Not Taken" and "Invictus." Which statement is true?

• Both poems emphasize the importance of making choices.

• "The Road Not Taken" focuses on regret, while "Invictus" focuses on resilience.

• Both poems highlight the inevitability of fate.

• "The Road Not Taken" is about nature, while "Invictus" is about war.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What is the relationship between the words "courage" and "fear"?

• Synonyms

• Antonyms

• Homophones

• Homonyms

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A