Definition of simile
Name a type of genre
What do you do when you summarize?
What does emphasize mean?
To examine in detail
Define cause.
Cause. The pig rolled in the mud until he was completely covered
Effect. The pig rolled in the mud until he was completely covered
Cause. My dad has several days off so we are going on vacation to the beach.
Effect.My dad has several days off so we are going on vacation to the beach.
The lake's water receded, or moved back, so much that the stumps were visible above the water. Define RECEDED.
The windstorm left our backyard in complete disarray. The cluttered, unruly mess took us weeks to clear away. Define DISARAY
saved from destruction. Define RAZE.
Jill's capricious behavior shows up when she speaks out of turn. Define CAPRICIOUS
The valiant soldier saved many men in his platoon unlike others who have been cowardly during wartime. Identify the contrasting phrase.
'The elephant at the zoo was a bus; it was so big!' Is an example of what literary element?
Max grabbed the candy out of the woman's hand and said, 'Give it to me.' Identify one character trait about Max.
When the teacher asked who had really read the chapter for homework, Nick admitted he hadn't. Identify one character trait about Nick.
'The flowers nodded their heads as they kept time with the wind's song.' Is an example of what literary element?
'Will strutted onto the stage and song his song.' Is an example of what type of point of view?
State the main idea. It can be played by one person, or by three or more. A single player would hold one end of the rope in each hand. Then she would turn the rope so that it goes over her head. Each time the rope approaches her feet, she would jump over. For three or more players, two girls would each hold one end of a long rope. They would turn the rope so that it touches the ground at the bottom, and goes above the players' heads at the top. The other girls would take turns jumping.
Give one supporting detail. Michelangelo was a gifted Italian artist. He was a sculptor, a painter, an architect, and a poet. One of his most famous works of art is on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Born in 1475, he is one of the most famous artists who ever lived.
What is the topic sentence? A satellite is a spacecraft that orbits the earth. Scientists use satellites to look at the universe. They use them to look into the oceans too. Spies use them to find secret information. We may use satellites to talk on the phone. We sometimes use them to watch TV. Satellites are also used by GPS receivers that tell us where we are.
Scientists searched for buried treasure around the Dead Sea in Asia. The Dead Sea lies in the portion of Asia known as the Middle East. They were in the country of Israel. There they found a woman's jewelry and makeup kit. The items were more than 2,000 years old! It's not every day that the earth gives up manmade treasure! Give one supporting detail.
If the main idea of the passage is about the weather in the South, what would be a supporting detail?
A comparison using the words 'like' or 'as'
Nonfiction, Fiction, Poetry
Give a brief explanation of the main points
To show importance
Analyze
To make something happen
The pig rolled in the mud
The pig was covered in mud
Dad has time off of work
We are taking a vacation to the beach
Moved back
Cluttered and unruly
Destroy
The valiant soldier saved many men in his platoon unlike others who have been cowardly during wartime
Unlike
Metaphor
Selfish, greedy, rude
Honest, honorable
Personification
Third person
How to jump rope
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A satellite is a spacecraft that orbits the earth.
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