ELA Georgia Milestones Review

What is an example of a simile?

• She was as brave as a lion.

• He runs like the wind.

• Her smile is brighter than the sun.

• They fought like cats and dogs.

What is an example of a hyperbole?

• I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse!

• It's raining cats and dogs.

• He runs faster than the wind.

• She has a heart of stone.

What does 'context' refer to in reading comprehension?

• The circumstances or setting surrounding a text that help clarify its meaning.

• The main idea of the text being read.

• The author's personal opinion about the topic.

• The genre of the text, such as fiction or non-fiction.

What does 'connotative word' mean?

• A word that implies additional meaning or emotion beyond its literal definition.

• A word that has a single, clear meaning.

• A word that is used in a specific context only.

• A word that is commonly used in everyday conversation.

What is the best revision of the sentence: 'Here, Mattie put her creative resources to work again, discovered a new way to make paper bags that wouldn't be flimsy.'?

• Here, Mattie put her creative resources to work again, and she discovered a new way to make paper bags that wouldn't be flimsy.

• Here, Mattie put her creative resources to work again, discovering a new way to make paper bags that wouldn't be flimsy.

• Here, Mattie put her creative resources to work again, she discovered a new way to make paper bags that wouldn't be flimsy.

• Here, Mattie put her creative resources to work again and discovered a new way to make flimsy paper bags.

What does it mean to revise a sentence?

• To make changes to improve clarity, coherence, or correctness.

• To memorize the sentence for better recall.

• To write the sentence in a different language.

• To delete the sentence entirely.

What is a figurative word?

• A word that conveys a meaning different from its literal interpretation.

• A word that has a single, clear meaning.

• A word that is used only in poetry.

• A word that describes a physical object.

What is the definition of 'technical word'?

• A word that has a specific meaning in a particular field or subject.

• A word that is commonly used in everyday language.

• A word that has multiple meanings depending on the context.

• A word that is difficult to pronounce.

What is the role of a thesis statement in an essay?

• To present the main argument or point of the essay.

• To provide a summary of the essay's content.

• To introduce the topic of the essay without stating a position.

• To list the sources used in the essay.

What is the significance of using figurative language in literature?

• It enhances the expressiveness and depth of writing.

• It simplifies complex ideas for the reader.

• It makes the text longer and more complicated.

• It eliminates the need for descriptive language.