SSAT Upper Level Analogies

What does 'sail' refer to in nautical terms?

• A type of knot used in sailing

• A piece of fabric used to catch wind and propel a boat or ship

• A navigational tool for measuring distance

• A type of anchor used to secure a boat

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does 'empire' refer to?

• A small political unit with limited territory.

• A large political structure that rules over a vast territory and diverse populations.

• A type of economic system based on trade.

• A cultural movement that influences art and literature.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What is the relationship between 'cultured' and 'genteel'?

• Both terms describe a level of sophistication and refinement in behavior and manners.

• 'Cultured' refers to someone who is well-traveled, while 'genteel' refers to someone of noble birth.

• 'Cultured' is associated with artistic appreciation, whereas 'genteel' is linked to social status.

• Both terms imply a lack of education and sophistication.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What does 'provoke' mean?

• To stimulate or incite someone to take action, often in a negative way.

• To calm or soothe someone’s emotions.

• To ignore or dismiss someone’s feelings.

• To encourage someone to relax and take it easy.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does 'swipe' mean in the context of stealing?

• To take something quickly and secretly, often referring to theft.

• To swipe a card for payment.

• To move something from one place to another.

• To steal something in plain sight.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What is a 'colony'?

• A territory governed by a foreign power, often settled by people from that power.

• A type of plant that grows in clusters.

• A group of people living in the same area without any governance.

• A historical term for a large city.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the function of a 'rudder'?

• A device used to steer a boat or ship, controlling its direction.

• A tool for measuring wind speed.

• A mechanism for anchoring a vessel in place.

• A type of sail used for propulsion.

What does 'vanquishing' mean?

• To defeat or overcome, especially in a battle or contest.

• To celebrate or honor someone.

• To confuse or mislead someone.

• To create or invent something new.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the purpose of an analogy in language?

• To confuse the reader by using complex language.

• To clarify or explain an idea by showing how it is similar to a more familiar concept.

• To create a poetic effect without any real meaning.

• To provide a direct definition of a word.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What does 'pilfer' mean?

• To steal things of little value, often in small amounts.

• To donate items to charity.

• To collect items for a project.

• To organize a large event.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4