The Foghorn

a device making a loud, deep sound as a warning to ships in fog.

• foghorn

• tilapia

• plush

• lounge

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What is the primary function of a foghorn?

• To guide ships in foggy conditions

• To signal the start of a race

• To alert people to a fire

• To announce the arrival of a train

Which of the following words is a synonym for 'foghorn'?

• Beacon

• Siren

• Whistle

• Bell

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

In the sentence 'The foghorn blared loudly across the bay,' what part of speech is 'blared'?

• Noun

• Adjective

• Verb

• Adverb

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What literary device is used in the phrase 'the foghorn's mournful wail'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

Which sentence uses 'foghorn' correctly?

• The foghorn was delicious and spicy.

• She wore a foghorn dress to the party.

• The foghorn warned the ships of the rocky shore.

• He played a foghorn on his guitar.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the antonym of 'loud' as used in the context of a foghorn?

• Silent

• Bright

• Heavy

• Quick

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.3.4

In literature, what does a foghorn often symbolize?

• Clarity

• Danger

• Celebration

• Peace

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

• The foghorns sound was heard miles away.

• The foghorn's sound was heard miles away.

• The foghorns' sound was heard miles away.

• The foghorn sound was heard miles away.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the effect of a foghorn on nearby wildlife?

• It attracts them.

• It scares them away.

• It has no effect.

• It makes them sing.