WorksheetsYear in Review / STAAR Practice (May 3rd, 2022)
Total questions: 213
Worksheet time: 3hrs 40mins
Turning point in a story; moment of greatest suspense; conflict at most intense or dramatic moment.
Rising Action
Falling Action
Resolution
Climax
The _______ is everything that happens in a story.
problem
sequence
plot
solution
Which element of plot introduces the characters and the setting of the story?
exposition
resolution
climax
rising action
The _______ is the most exciting part of the story.
exposition
poem
rising action
climax
The end of the story is called the ______.
falling action
rising action
resolution
climax
The problem faced by the main character is developed during the ______________.
falling action
exposition
climax
rising action
A _______ is a struggle that a character has to work through or solve.
conflict
sequence
climax
solution
What is the part of the story leading up to the climax?
exposition
resolution
rising action
None of the Above
What happens right after the climax?
resolution
rising action
transition
falling action
What best describes the TIME and PLACE of a Story?
Rising Action
Plot
Conflict
Setting
Sequence of events make up the....
setting
plot
title of the book
stamp collection
in the action of the story.
Which genre includes magic?
Fantasy
Science Fiction
Which genre includes advanced technology?
Fantasy
Science Fiction
Which genre includes time travel without technology?
Fantasy
Science Fiction
Which genre includes time travel with technology?
Fantasy
Science Fiction
Made up stories about events that could happen often involving a character vs. self conflict about fitting in.
Fantasy
Science Fiction
Realistic Fiction
Non-fiction
Fictional stories based around real people and events from the past set during real periods of past human conflict.
Science Fiction
Non-fiction
Realistic Fiction
Historical Fiction
Suspenseful stories based around a problem with hidden or unknown facts that is solved at the end of the story .
Adventure
Mystery
Fantasy
Historical Fiction
Stories about a person written by another person.
Biography
Autobiography
Writing that presents ideas that are TRUE is called
non fiction
mystery
fantasy
myth
Writing that is not-true or imaginary is called
science fiction
drama
fiction
biography
Real-life actions, places, or people are incorporated into a fictional, or made-up, story is called
historical fiction
realistic fiction
biography
science fiction
Two girls start a club at school for children who like horses but face some bullying until they teach one key bully how amazing it feels to ride a horse.
Mystery
Realistic Fiction
Adventure/Survival
Dystopian
A group of boys play on a baseball team and bring in the smallest kid in school; can they win the big game???
Realistic Fiction
Science Ficiton
Biography
Sports Fiction
A story with suspects, clue, and usually a crime that needs to be solved
Mystery
Adventure
Historical Fiction
Realistic Fiction
A story set in a real place in the past (like World War II) with made up, but believable characters.
Non-Fiction
Historical Fiction
Realistic Fiction
Mystery
A real story where the author writes about him or herself.
Realistic Fiction
Biography
Autobiography
Fantasy
This genre has characters, settings, and events that could happen in real life.
Fantasy
Realistic Fiction
History Fiction
Informational
The TRUE story of a person's life in which the author is writing about someone else.
Non-Fiction
Mystery
Biography
Fiction
Has facts, details, and can include images, glossary, graphs, and maps
Informational
Fantasy
Science Fiction
Biography
In this novel, Brian struggles with living at his Aunt’s house while dealing with the grief of having lost both of his parents in a car accident. Basketball is his only escape, but after geting benched for low grades, Brian’s world shatters. Does he have it in him raise his grades? Will Brian come to peace with his emotions? Can anyone help him?
WHAT IS THE GENRE?
After an unsuccessful life studying and practicing nano-transportation science, Professor Melton stumbles upon a breakthrough on April 20th, 2082: he discovers a way to transport particles at light-speed across fixed distances, thereby allowing him to teleport people from one location to another.
WHAT IS THE GENRE?
This workbook text explains how to perform basic mathematical operations, like double-digit addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. It also explains fractions and decimals.
WHAT IS THE GENRE?
This is the dramatic play of a buck that was admiring his horns in the water’s reflection and feeling bad about his skinny legs. When a hunter tries to kill him, his big horns get stuck in some tree branches, but his skinny legs manage to pull him free. The townspeople hold a festival for the deer and hunter.
WHAT IS THE GENRE?
“Dr. Fletch,” gives readers a dose of hard medicine, arguing that most peoples’ problems are caused by themselves. Fletch teaches readers to solve such problems as bullying, insecurity, and relationship troubles with a three-step strategy: letting go of ego, seeing the objective reality, and finding tangible roles. Some readers find Carpenter’s ideas to be refreshing. Others are offended.
WHAT IS THE SUBGENRE?
World War II has been hard for Mama Conner. Her husband and three sons have been away at war and she was left to keep the house together, raise money, and provide for Baby Maple. The mood in the town darkens when her neighbor Betsy loses her son in battle. At Mama Conner’s ladies club, the ladies of the town are on edge after hearing a news report announcing that a man from their town was lost in battle, but as the man’s name went unheard, the women are left to guess as to whom will be the most affected. This novel ends in a surprising twist.
WHAT IS THE SUBGENRE?
Have you ever wondered why a submarine can stay underwater for so long? Or how to build a robot that plays basketball? Science doesn't have to be boring. This science textbook teaches science through descriptions of technologies that are interesting to young people.
WHAT IS THE SUBGENRE?
Katie Oaks is one of the most trusted girls in her class. Maybe they like how Katie listens, or maybe they just feel comfortable around her, but all of the other girls tell their secrets to Katie. When Katie gets a diary for her birthday, she can't help but to write down the secrets that she learns, but when her diary goes missing, Katie finds herself in a tight corner.
WHAT IS THE SUBGENRE?
The year is 1835 and Bobby Pierce is trying to save up money for a new wagon wheel to repair his father's broken wagon. Bobby gets a job as a delivery boy at a local grocery store. During his time at the store, Bobby delivers groceries weekly to Abraham Lincoln, then a young state politician. The two get off to a rough start, but soon Bobby learns the wisdom of Lincoln's ways, and each offers the other advice when it is most needed.
WHAT IS THE SUBGENRE?
Which of the following would be an example of Literary Nonfiction?
Dear John,
Did you listen to last Friday's game on the Radio? Babe Ruth got a record to be the first in history to hit 50 home runs in a season. To bad I live in Ohio and not New York, I could have gone to the game then.
Babe Ruth, born February 6th, 1895 would become the first batter to hit 50 home runs in a season.
Babe Ruth was a legendary Major League Baseball player. He could hit a million home runs all day. And the stadium came to life when he walked up to the plate.
Observe the given book cover. Click on it so you can zoom in. Which of the following nonfiction types do you believe this to be?
Personal Essay
Biography
Journalism
What pronouns should you look for in a memoir?
Me/Myself/I
He/She
You/Your
Check each image that involves journalism.
After watching the video clip, what type of nonfiction is this?
Personal Essay
Epistles
Speech
Historical Accounts
Click on the pictures that could qualify as a historical account.
Which of the following uses the text structure, define?
Manning had an 18-season career as the premier quarterback for the Colts (1998-2011) and the Denver Broncos (2012-15) winning two Super Bowls and earning a victory against each of the current 32 NFL franchises. Being successful in his years, age has caught up with Manning causing him to not play as he used to. Retirement will probably be in his future.
Peyton has a higher TD-INT rate, more yards passing per game, and a higher career quarterback rating. Peyton trumps Eli in just about every statistic there is. Last season, Eli posted a career-high 4,933 yards passing (sixth-most in NFL history), which is 233 more than Peyton's best.
Peyton Williams Manning is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League for 18 seasons. Considered to be one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time, he spent 14 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts and four with the Denver Broncos.
Which of the following uses the text structure, problem & solution?
Manning had an 18-season career as the premier quarterback for the Colts (1998-2011) and the Denver Broncos (2012-15) winning two Super Bowls and earning a victory against each of the current 32 NFL franchises. Being successful in his years, age has caught up with Manning causing him to not play as he used to. Retirement will probably be in his future.
Peyton has a higher TD-INT rate, more yards passing per game, and a higher career quarterback rating. Peyton trumps Eli in just about every statistic there is. Last season, Eli posted a career-high 4,933 yards passing (sixth-most in NFL history), which is 233 more than Peyton's best.
Peyton Williams Manning is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League for 18 seasons. Considered to be one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time, he spent 14 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts and four with the Denver Broncos.
Which of the following uses the text structure, compare & contrast?
Manning had an 18-season career as the premier quarterback for the Colts (1998-2011) and the Denver Broncos (2012-15) winning two Super Bowls and earning a victory against each of the current 32 NFL franchises. Being successful in his years, age has caught up with Manning causing him to not play as he used to. Retirement will probably be in his future.
Peyton has a higher TD-INT rate, more yards passing per game, and a higher career quarterback rating. Peyton trumps Eli in just about every statistic there is. Last season, Eli posted a career-high 4,933 yards passing (sixth-most in NFL history), which is 233 more than Peyton's best.
Peyton Williams Manning is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League for 18 seasons. Considered to be one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time, he spent 14 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts and four with the Denver Broncos.
Nonfiction narratives combine or blend
techniques from fantasy and poetry
narrative techniques with factual content
text features with factual content
poetry with factual content
Which nonfiction narrative structure shows the structure of the story?
characterization
theme
dialogue
plot
Which technique allows your senses to be attracted while reading?
censored details
sensory details
true facts
censory details
Which detail would be considered a sensory detail?
It was dark outside.
The flashing blue light from the police car lit up our dark house.
The cop's light shined through the window.
The police car turned on its light.
A conversation between 2+ people or characters is called
talking
lecture
dialog
dialogue
What should be used to show dialogue?
quotation marks
commas
apostrophes
italics
Which narrative element should teach readers a lesson or a moral message?
plot
imagery
theme
setting
Which element shows the perspective in which a story is told?
characterization
point of view
theme
sensory detail
A narrator that tells the story of another person and only his thoughts and feelings is in
3rd person omniscient
1st person
2nd person
3rd person limited
Understanding what a person/character is like through actions, feelings, thoughts, and dialogue is called
personality
characature
characterization
identity
What order should a nonfiction narrative be written in?
out-of-sequence
flashback
chronological order
cronological order
The P in PIE stands for what word?
Preposition
Pronoun
Persuade
Period
The way a paragraph is built or written is called what?
text feature
textual evidence
textual analysis
text structure
To show events in the time they happened is called what?
chronological order
sequencing
problem-solution
spatial/descriptive
A special adjective to describe someone in a story is called what?
conflict
claim
character trait
citation
Personal pronouns that describe a person who is doing (hacer) the action are called what?
object
reflexive
demonstrative
subject
What is the word used to describe who the narrator is in a story?
climax
theme
point of view
plot
The reason a writer writes a text is called what?
claim
writer's block
author's purpose
point of view
The purpose of this picture is what?
inform
persuade
entertain
describe
The purpose of a pamphlet (folleto) is to what?
entertain
incite
inform
persuade
Table of Contents, Glossary, Index, and Captions are all examples of what?
nonfiction text structures
nonfiction characteristics
nonfiction books
nonfiction text features
This image is an example of a(n)...
table
graph
illustration
map
This image is an example of a(n):
illustration
diagram
photograph
heading
Bold and Italicized words are similar because they both...
tell what words can be found in the glossary
tell what words are in another language
can be defined in the footnote
emphasize words that are important
An author would use the following diagram in order to...
explain how shark fins look
explain how dolphin fins look
compare and contrast a shark fin to a dolphin fin
show which type of fin is better for cutting the water
According to the diagram, this image is...
comparing the size of two different sharks
comparing an adolescent shark to an adult shark
contrasting how two different types of sharks look
illustrating that Great White sharks are the largest type of shark
Text structure that describes an event or events (cause) and the events (effect) that follow is:
problem and solution
description
compare and contrast
cause and effect
Text structure that describes a problem and explains one or more solutions is:
cause and effect
problem and solution
compare and contrast
order and sequence
Text structure that provides details or characteristics of a topic. Informational texts that paint a mental picture:
problem and solution
cause and effect
description
compare and contrast
Text structure that describes how two things are similar and different is:
order and sequence
compare and contrast
cause and effect
problem and solution
Text structure that provides steps in a procedure or events in chronological order is:
order and sequence
problem and solution
cause and effect
compare and contrast
Choose the correct text structure.
problem and solution
cause and effect
order and sequence
compare and contrast
Choose the correct text structure.
cause and effect
problem and solution
description
order and sequence
Choose the correct text structure.
order and sequence
problem and solution
cause and effect
compare and contrast
Choose the correct text structure.
problem and solution
cause and effect
order and sequence
description
Choose the correct text structure.
cause and effect
compare and contrast
description
problem and solution
PlayStation and Xbox are both gaming systems. However, PlayStation has been around longer than Xbox. Xbox offers more opportunities for online play. They are both leaders in the gaming industry. What text structure is being used?
Problem and Solution
Compare and Contrast
Cause and Effect
Sequence
Words that appear under a photograph to give the reader information about the picture are called...
Headings
Subheadings
Captions
Labels
Which of the following images includes a caption?
Lists the major parts of the book along with their page numbers, helps readers to locate information in a book or magazine and see how everything is organized, located in the front of the book.
index
table of contents
glossary
timelines
Visual representation of facts and details
heading/subheadings
title
timeline
tables and graphs
an alphabetical listing of the key names, terms, events, topics with page numbers, usually located in the back of the book.
glossary
index
table of contents
captions
Help the reader better understand the order of events and how one event may have led to another, show important events in chronological order
timeline
caption
title
heading
Tells the reader the topic of the text, helps the reader by letting them know what they are about to read.
captions
heading/subheadings
title
graphs
helps you figure out the pronunciation of a word, key words are defined, generally found in the back of the book.
index
table of contents
timelines
glossary
help the reader to locate information in the text, printed in large or bold print to make them stand out.
headings/subheadings
captions
titles
index
present information in a visual way, allow readers to have a visual of the topic
captions
titles
photographs/illustrations
glossary
Why would a reader use a glossary when reading an informational text?
To find a specific topic
To find the meaning of a bold or highlighted work from the text
to find out more information about the topic
to locate information to see how it is organized
Why is the index easier to use when looking for a specific topic?
it gives the meaning and page numbers
the index is organized in chapters and gives page numbers for each chapter
the index is arranged in alphabetical order by topics, not in chapters and it allows you to quickly find the topic and page number
it gives you pictures and illustrations to explain the information
How does a caption help a reader understand an informational text?
It explains a photograph or illustration and gives information that may not be in the text
It provides the reader with an image to show a visual representation of the text
it provides the meaning of a word
It summarizes the overall meaning of the text
What type of context clue that provides readers with varying examples to allow them to fully examine the unfamiliar words?
Explanation or Example Clue
Antonym or Contrast Clue
Definition or Statement Clue
Synonym or Restatement Cue
In the sentence, Jonna is fond of mountain-escapade the same way with Patrick who goes on a beach adventure. What is the comparing word or similar term to the underlined word?
(a)
What type of context clue that provides the meaning of unfamiliar words that can be inferred or guessed from the description of the situation?
Cause-and-Effect or Reason-Result Clue
Explanation or Example Clue
Inference or General Text Clue
Definition or Statement Clue
A girl tells you her cat's name is Grumpy Gus. You might infer that the cat ________.
a. is often in a bad mood
b. is a kitten
c. is possibly a male cat
d. is in your backyard
Danielle and Alice got off the bus, which made regular stops between Crown Street and President Drive. They had just arrived on President Drive where their friend Norman lived.
“That was a really quick trip,” Alice said.
Danielle looked at her watch and replied, “It only took 20 minutes.”
What prediction can you make?
The return trip will take about 20 minutes.
Danielle and Alice will go shopping.
The return trip will take 40 minutes.
Norman will be surprised to see his friends.
Olaf, the sailor of the North Sea, decided it was time for him to have a boat.
“Will you buy a ship from the shipmaker?” Ragnar asked.
“No,” Olaf answered with a smile. “I will cut some trees, and I will work for seven months. In the end, I will have a boat fashioned by my own hands.”
How was Olaf going to get a boat of his own?
Olaf and Ragnar were going to save money to buy one.
Olaf planned to build it himself.
Ragnar was going to give him one he no longer wanted.
Olaf hoped Ragnar would build it for him.
It is snowing. Your friend Justina is coming to a sleep over. She texts you that she's on her way but will be late. What is the BEST inference you could make?
a. Justina is doing her homework.
b. Justina is babysitting her brother.
c. Traffic is slow due to the weather.
d. Justina can't come to your house.
What is an Inference?
A conclusion or judgement based on evidences and our background knowledge.
Is what the story is about.
In when you find the similarity between two or more things.
Is when you compare two or more things using the words like or as.
Drawing an Inference
You've made many inferences in your life, but you might not even know it. For instance, your cat runs up to you the minute you step through the door. She meows, rubs your legs, runs into the kitchen and stares at the cupboard where you normally store the cat food. It doesn't take much effort to figure out that your cat wants food. You've just drawn an inference.
You draw many inferences in your everyday life?
TRUE
FALSE
An inference is
Examining the evidence to understand its meaning and how it fits into the overall picture
Drawing a conclusion developed from reasoning after investigating the evidence.
Facts or information presented together to support a claim or statement.
An analysis is:
Examining the evidence to understand its meaning and how it fits into the overall picture
Drawing a conclusion developed from reasoning after investigating the evidence.
Facts or information presented together to support a claim or statement.
What is Textual evidence
Examining the evidence to understand its meaning and how it fits into the overall picture
A conclusion developed from reasoning after investigating the evidence.
Facts/Information presented together to support a claim or statement.
If something is explicit,
it's stated clearly and directly
it needs to be interpreted
it give hints for the reader to infer
there is no information is given and is not important
Which inference can you make about young Joe's family?
They were wealthy.
They were admired.
They were poor.
They were fortunate.
When an author conveys an idea, they
create a mystery and suspense
gives resources for the reader to investigate
foreshadow
make an idea or feeling known to others.
From the article, you can infer that:
A nickname usually describes something about the person to whom is given.
Most athletes prefer to be addressed by their real name rather than a nickname.
It is uncommon for a baseball player to be given a nickname.
Most athletes believe that a good nickname will make them more memorable.
If a reader needs to infer what the author is saying, they should look for
hints that lead the reader to determine the underlying meaning
explicit statements that clearly state information
From the article, you can determine that Shoeless Joe:
continued to play baseball for several more years after the World Series
and the other White Sox players did something that was illegal
was wrongfully accused of helping throw the World Series
was reluctant to be involved in throwing the World Series
can something be inferred if it is stated explicitly?
yes
no
The information in the article suggests that:
There was little interest in professional baseball during the early 1900’s.
People felt sympathy for Shoeless Joe in 1919.
Reporters were interested in hearing what Shoeless Joe had to say after leaving the courthouse.
The World Series has not been played since 1919.
As Martin walked down the street, he noticed that most people were carrying closed umbrellas. Although he had not seen a weather report, what could Martin infer?
that is was going to rain later that day
that there was a sale on umbrellas at a local store
that he was late for work
that people love umbrellas
When he got home , Pete took off this muddy boots and left them on the front steps, he would clean them off later. He went directly into the bathroom and took off his dirty overalls, changing into clean jeans and a t-shirt. He's spent a long day in the fields, but he was satisfied that he had accomplished quite a bit. What is most likely Peter's occupation?
an attorney
a bus driver
a farmer
he is in the army
A mother is pushing a cart through the grocery store. A little girl, around three years old, is sitting in the cart. The girl reaches for a brightly-colored box, and the mother gently takes it away from her. The girl begins to cry. What can you infer about the situation?
The little girl is frustrated and wanted to keep the box.
The mother accidently hurt the girl when she took away the box.
The box contained laundry detergent.
How would allusion be defined?
a reference to a famous person, place, or event
words that involve one of the five senses
two lines working as a unit
a form or wordplay with similar sounding sounds
What BEST defines comic relief?
jokes being told by the character
A humorous scene, incident, or remark that occurs in the middle of a serious or tragic part of a text
when a character falls down on accident
A drama features which of the following?
dialogue
stage directions
scenes
all of the above
The form of a poem is
the pattern of rhymes at the end of lines
the way the words, lines, and groups of lines are arranged
the pattern of rhymes at the beginning of lines
the way the punctuation is arranged
Lines are grouped in
stanzas
alphabetical order
random order
segments
Free verse poems
do not follow a fixed pattern
are always about nature
have a rhyme scheme of 5-7-5
follow a fixed pattern
A figure of speech that
gives human-like characteristics
to an abstract idea
or non-human thing
is called
metaphor
simile
personification
hyperbole
A comparison of
two different things
using "like" or "as"
is called
metaphor
simile
personification
hyperbole
Using words that have the same (or very similar) ending sound
is called
rhyme
rhythm
onomatopoeia
alliteration
The musical quality produced by the repetition of stressed and unstressed syllables
is called
rhyme
rhythm
onomatopoeia
alliteration
A sentence, phrase, or word arranged into a single row is a..
line
rhythm
stanza
simile
Choose the correct element.
I am so so so so so so lucky.
Rhyme
Metaphor
Repetition
Simile
Which word is the best way to describe "rhythm"?
Pattern
Rhyme
Tone
Beat
Poetry is...
writing that is musical and artistic in nature
writing that expresses feelings
a style of writing with few rules
all of the above
Type of poetry that is meant to be performed
spoken word poetry
free verse poetry
A sword is an example of a ?
stage direction
set
prop
Look at the line below, "crying" is an example of?
Tyler: (crying) I hate you, mom.
an emotion
character stage direction
dialogue
A drama is?
when I break up with my girlfriend
a play that is written to be performed by actors
the same as a book
A story acted out live and onstage
play
script
dialogue
monologue
Creates tension that increases as the play progresses
climax
conflict
plot
dialogue
The emotional high point of the story
climax
conflict
monologue
dialogue
The text of the play
dialogue
monologue
script
plot
The performers in a drama
setting
cast of characters
dialogue
scene
The main divisions in a drama
acts
scenes
settings
stage directions
A smaller division within an act of a drama
scene
setting
dialogue
plot
The place and time where the action takes place
cast of characters
setting
act
plot
The directions telling characters how to speak or act; also about sound, lighting, and props
stage directions
scene
dialogue
plot
A series of events unfolding over the course of a drama
setting
characters
act
plot
The central message the author wants to convey to the audience
theme
plot
setting
dialogue
Read the text below. Is it an example of LITERAL or FIGURATIVE language?
"This winter has been the coldest one that I can remember."
Literal
Figurative
Read the text below. Is it an example of LITERAL or FIGURATIVE language?
"Marco is going to get as big as a house if he doesn't stop eating junk food!"
Literal
Figurative
Read the text below. Is it an example of LITERAL or FIGURATIVE language?
"My brother is the best swimmer on his school team. He is like a fish whenever he's in the water."
Literal
Figurative
Read the text below. Is it an example of LITERAL or FIGURATIVE language?
"I am very excited to get my driver's license next summer! How much money will I need to save so that I can buy a new car?"
Literal
Figurative
Read the text below. Is it an example of LITERAL or FIGURATIVE language?
"The dinner table was piled mountain-high with food in celebration of my parents' wedding anniversary."
Literal
Figurative
Read the text below. Is it an example of LITERAL or FIGURATIVE language?
"I haven't had anything to eat since last night."
Literal
Figurative
Read the text below. Is it an example of LITERAL or FIGURATIVE language?
"Lucy has four brothers and two sisters, and they are all younger than she is."
Literal
Figurative
Read the text below. Is it an example of LITERAL or FIGURATIVE language?
"Barbra's beautiful blue eyes sparkled like glittering diamonds whenever she smiled."
Literal
Figurative
Read the text below. Is it an example of LITERAL or FIGURATIVE language?
"The calm lake reflected the mountainside like a huge mirror."
Literal
Figurative
Read the text below. Is it an example of LITERAL or FIGURATIVE language?
"My baby sister has skin as soft as rose petals in full bloom."
Literal
Figurative
Read the text below. Is it an example of LITERAL or FIGURATIVE language?
"My sister's memory is a camera that remembers everything we see."
Literal
Figurative
Read the text below. Is it an example of LITERAL or FIGURATIVE language?
"I wonder how long it will take to drive from New York to California."
Literal
Figurative
Read the text below. Is it an example of LITERAL or FIGURATIVE language?
"Peter is a really nice person. He always helps me carry my groceries home from the supermarket."
Literal
Figurative
Read the text below. Is it an example of LITERAL or FIGURATIVE language?
"Andrea's little brother is a cute teddy bear in the morning, but he somehow turns into a roaring lion in the afternoon!"
Literal
Figurative
Read the text below. Is it an example of LITERAL or FIGURATIVE language?
"The sun was shining down on us, a warm golden blanket from above."
Literal
Figurative
Read the text below. Is it an example of LITERAL or FIGURATIVE language?
"Mark's feelings were hurt when his brother, Bobby, didn't choose him to be on his baseball team, and told everyone that he runs as slowly as a snail."
Literal
Figurative
Read the text below. Is it an example of LITERAL or FIGURATIVE language?
"My mother has told me to clean my room a gazillion times today!"
Literal
Figurative
