Do Now ELA

Choose the phrase that uses the correct punctuation to indicate an omission in the sentence below.

• of the . . . population

• of the; population

• of the—population

• correct as is

Answer explanation

The correct phrase to indicate an omission is 'of the . . . population' with ellipses representing the omitted text.

Choose the phrase that uses active voice in the underlined section in the sentence below.

Over the years, Bigfoot sightings have been reported by every U.S. state except Hawaii.

• every U.S. state but Hawaii has reported a Bigfoot sighting

• correct as is

Answer explanation

The correct choice 'every U.S. state but Hawaii has reported a Bigfoot sighting' uses active voice by stating the subject 'every U.S. state' performing the action of reporting.

At the rather large buffet, there was a myriad of food options to choose from.

What is the meaning of the underlined word?

• large amount/great number

• minimal/small amount

• delicious   

• nasty

Answer explanation

The underlined word 'myriad' in this context means a large amount or great number, as there were many food options available at the buffet.

The sea fog was so heavy at night that the image of the lighthouse was obscured, to the dismay of oncoming boats. What is the meaning of obscured?

• opened/withdrawn

• seen

• unveiled/unmasked

• hidden/blurred

Answer explanation

The meaning of obscured is hidden/blurred, as in the image of the lighthouse was not visible due to the heavy sea fog.

Label this basic plot diagram.

a

b

c

d

e

Rising action

Falling action

Resolution

Introduction

Climax

The image is an example of what type of figurative language?

d

personification

metaphor

simile

hyperbole

This image is an example of _______.

c

hyperbole

metaphor

personification

inference

To make an inference, the reader must use ​ (a)   and ​ (b)   to understand what the author does not say in the text.

• text evidence

• background knowledge

• dictionary

• highlighter

Which metaphor best represents this image?

c

time is green

money is time

time is money

time is like moeny

Stanley was an avid storyteller and often embellishes the truth to add flavor and depth to his stories.

• makes easy to understand

• keeps secret

• adds/exaggerates details    

• colors/paints

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'adds/exaggerates details' because embellishing means adding or exaggerating details to make a story more interesting.