Drummer Boy of Shiloh Vocab

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• The stars were diamonds in the sky.

• Her smile was like sunshine.

• The wind whispered secrets.

• Time is a thief.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Identify the metaphor in the following sentence: "The classroom was a zoo during the lunch break."

• The classroom was noisy.

• The classroom was a zoo.

• The lunch break was long.

• The students were eating.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which of the following sentences best uses imagery?

• The cake was delicious.

• The sun set in a blaze of orange and pink hues.

• She was very happy.

• The music was loud.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Analyze the use of symbolism in the following sentence: "The broken mirror lay on the floor, reflecting shattered dreams."

• The mirror is a symbol of bad luck.

• The mirror represents the character's vanity.

• The broken mirror symbolizes the character's broken dreams.

• The mirror is just a broken object.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

What is an allusion?

• A direct comparison between two things.

• A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art.

• A detailed description of a scene.

• A type of metaphor.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Determine the theme of a story where a character learns the importance of honesty after facing the consequences of lying.

• Honesty is the best policy.

• Lying is sometimes necessary.

• Friendship is valuable.

• Hard work pays off.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following best describes historical fiction?

• A story set in the future with advanced technology.

• A story based on real historical events with fictional characters.

• A story about mythical creatures.

• A story that takes place in a fantasy world.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What does the word "solemn" mean in the context of a funeral?

• Happy and joyful.

• Serious and respectful.

• Loud and chaotic.

• Bright and colorful.

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Evaluate the impact of the word "askew" in the sentence: "The picture hung askew on the wall, unsettling the room's balance."

• It suggests the picture is perfectly aligned.

• It indicates the picture is slightly off-center, creating a sense of disorder.

• It means the picture is very colorful.

• It implies the picture is very large.

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "resolute" mean in the context of a character who refuses to give up?

• Indecisive and unsure.

• Determined and unwavering.

• Confused and lost.

• Happy and content.

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4