Find the theme (more than one answer): All Victor ever wanted to do with his life was be a singer. He didn’t pay attention in school and he spent all of his time at home watching music videos online and impersonating his idols. His mother tried to teach him the value of getting an education and having a backup plan, but Victor would respond the same way every time, “Mom, I won’t need to know any of that boring old stuff when I’m famous. You’ll see.” But there was one major problem with Victor’s plan: he wasn’t any good at singing. Victor wanted to be a singer so badly, that he didn’t notice the pained look on the faces of those who endured his singing. Because he wanted to be a singer so badly, when honest people told him to find something else to do with his life, he accused them of being “jealous haters” and ignored their advice. After Victor dropped out of high school to focus on his music career, the years passed and the doors never opened.

Find the theme (more than one answer): Kyle liked Lucy more than any other girl in the school, but he had an odd way of showing it. When she walked ahead of him in line, he kicked at her shoe. When she passed him on the school yard, he called her “lame Lucy.” He even wrote a mean word on her homework during the bus ride to school. But what puzzled Lucy the most was receiving an invitation to Kyle’s birthday party. Figuring that he was just planning a mean trick on her, Lucy decided not to go, and while Kyle eagerly awaited Lucy’s arrival, Lucy talked on the phone to Jacob. When Kyle finally realized that Lucy was not coming to his party, he was crushed.

Find the theme (more than one answer): The little grey mouse that lived in my wall prospered for many days on nibbles of my lunch. I’d pack a meal before bed and, while I slept, he would take small bites of my lunch, which I left on the counter. He’d take a cracker crumble here, and a bread crumb there, but he wouldn’t take too much and he’d always clean up after himself. Things were going quite well for him and I didn’t even know he existed, until he got sloppy. One night while I slept, he ate all of my chips and left behind a big mess. When I awoke to this sight, I knew what had happened to my chips. So the next night when he returned for another snack, he found a nice, delicious piece of cheese… lightly balanced on a mouse trap. Now I don’t have to share my chips anymore.

What does the word phenomenal mean in the sentence below?

The race car zoomed around the track with phenomenal speed.

What does the word lingered mean in the sentence below?

Mike lingered at the park with his friends instead of rushing home.

What does the word savor mean in the sentence below?

The singer closed her eyes in order to savor the applause of

the audience.

What does the word gloat mean in the sentence below?

Celia's mother asked her not to gloat over her victories against her brother in chess.

"Life is a journey" is an example of what?

I nearly died laughing is an example of what?

Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia.

Talking animals is an example of what type of figurative language?

The quote from the popular Owl City song, "You would not believe your eyes if ten million fireflies lit up the world as I fell asleep," is an example of what type of figurative language?

"You are the thunder, and I am the lightning," is an example of which type of figurative language?

Which type of figurative language uses like or as to compare two unlike things?

The flowers danced in the wind is an example of:

Saturn is a large planet. The only planet bigger than Saturn is Jupiter. Saturn Is called a gas giant because of its size. It is also known for having rings. Saturn is the second larges planet in our solar system.

Insects live in many places. Some live on land, some live in water. Others live in the air. Some insects even live in the ground.

Central idea: Leo the lion went to the park one day. He sat on a bench and watched everyone playing on the toys. Then he ate his lunch that he had brought along. Leo had peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Which title tells the main idea?

Central idea: I do not remember much of this time, except that many suns rose and set. I thought about what I was going to do now that I was alone. I did not leave the village. Not until I had eaten all of the bananas did I leave and then only to gather more. Yet, I do remember the day that I decided I would never live in the village again.

Central idea: Dear Judy, Thank you for helping me with my bike. You are a very good friend. I enjoy playing with you, because you are always nice to me. I am lucky to have you for a friend. From, Kathy

Central idea: Thursday, I went Trick-or-Treating. I love to get a whole sack full of candy. It’s fun to see all of the different costumes. Halloween is my favorite holiday. It is so much fun to dress up and meet my friends.

Central idea: On his way home from the party, Jason realized he was lost. He had been circling the same street for 40 minutes. He had left the directions at the party and did not have a map. He was hoping to see a familiar landmark so he could figure out where he is.

Central Idea: Blair and Natalie are not speaking to each other today. It was weird sitting at their table during lunch while they were glaring at each other. I hope they make up soon; we are three best friends and I don’t want to choose sides.

Central idea: Julio decided to stay up and watch television instead of studying for his History exam. Today, when it was time to take the test, he looked at the paper and could not answer any of the questions. He swore that from this day forward he would always study for tests.

Central idea: “If you want something done, give it to a busy person.” Initially that advice sounds strange, but people with energy and ambition often get things done. Throughout time, it has been proven that people with ambition accomplish things that others thought were impossible. Whether a person wants to set a world record or rise to the top, ambition is the one quality that is most needed.

Central idea: Cats are affectionate, cute, and independent. Unlike dogs, cats can stay alone if you go away on a trip. They do not need to be walked and are easy to potty train. Also, cats do not bark, so your neighbors will not have any noise to complain about. If someone wants to have a pet, a cat is great choice.