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Poetry written without any form, rhyme, rhythm, meter, or line
epic
lyrical
free verse
narrative
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What is the rhyme scheme of a limerick?
ababa
aabba
aabbc
aabbb
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National
government = ___________ government
State
Local
Federal
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Your heart is as cold as ice.
Simile or Metaphor?
Metaphor.
Simile.
5
Is it alliteration?
no
yes
6
What do an absolute monarchy and an autocracy have in common?
A national constitution
A single legislative house
A single ruler
A written constitution
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Why do authors use similes and metaphors?
To help the reader imagine the scene.
To make the story longer and use many words.
To confuse the reader.
To be funny.
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Theocracy is:
Political government led by politicians
Religious colony of cannibals
Religious government led by religious leaders
Government led by Theo
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What does G.S.T stand for?
goods and services tax
goods and savings tax
goods and sales tax
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What is a direct democracy?
A type of autocratic system
Citizens vote for the laws without representatives
A democracy without leaders
Citizens elect representatives to make the laws
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Simile or metaphor?
The fireworks were a lantern in the sky.
simile
metaphor
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One major difference between a representative democracy and an autocracy is the citizens can...
cannot chose who their leaders are. They are forced to have who takes over
choose who they want as their leaders
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Which country has a federal system of government?
N. Korea
People's Republic of China
India
Japan
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Social Security protects me by giving me affordable...
housing, medicine, education, childcare
travel
locks for my house
entertainment
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Under a Totalitarian Dictatorship the people vote on issues.
False
True
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How do you know if a phrase is a simile?
It uses “like” or “as” to compare things.
It compares by saying something is something else.
It contains a person, place, or thing.
It makes something that is not human seem human.
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What is true about Canada’s government?
Its legislature is called the Senate.
It has no king or queen.
The British king or queen carries out the laws.
It is a parliamentary system.
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Why is financial literacy important?
All of the above
to know the basics of personal fiance and money management
to better understand credit scores, risk, interest rates
to understand how to build wealth
19
Define Indirect Democracy.
a government ruled by a single monarch (king) with no limits on power
a government led by a few people in a dominant group (like religion)
a government ruled by a single monarch (king) with limits on power
a government ruled by the people elected to represent them
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What does this idiom mean?
don't spoil the secret
put your pets in a bag
don't carry kitties in bags
cats are dangerous
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People do not answer to any leader or government.
Anarchy
Autoracy
Monarchy
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The federal government has ________.
six branches
two branches
three branches
four branches
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What is the repetition of an initial sound in a line of poetry or prose called?
Alliteration
Oxymoron
Theme
Symbol
24
When you toss a coin, the probability of getting a head is 1 out of 2 or...
1/4
1/3
2/4
1/2
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A theocracy can exist as a democracy, dictatorship, or monarchy.
False
True
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How do you know if a phrase is a metaphor?
It compares by saying something is something else.
It contains a person, place, or thing.
It makes something that is not human seem human.
It uses “like” or “as” to compare things.
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Who is the leader of a monarchy?
dictator
king or queen
president
people
28
Cuba has an autocracy, and Brazil has a presidential democracy. Which statement is true?
In Cuba, more citizens protest against the government.
In Brazil, all newspapers are owned by the government.
In Brazil, the head of government is appointed for life
In Cuba, the head of government has unlimited power
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Which is NOT an example of an idiom?
Every time he performs, he gets butterflies in his stomach.
Can you lend me a hand? I can't carry all of the bags.
I laughed so hard I cried.
The teacher said, "All eyes on me & give me your ears".
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What is an oligarchy?
a government in which a small group has control
A military run government
A government ruled by an elected official
A kingdon ruled by a single ruler
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A monarchy and dictatorship are different in that
Dictators come to power because their parents were in power.
Monarchy is ruled by someone who forces their way to power.
Neither has a constitution.
Monarchy is ruled by king/queen; dictators use force.
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How do you identify poetry?
Lines and Stanzas
Pictures
Cast of Characters
Paragraphs and Title
33
What is the probability of the spinner landing on purple?
3 out of 5
5 out of 2
7 out of 8
3 out of 8
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Which is NOT an example of hyperbole?
She was so tired she could have slept for a year!
It was so hot, the chickens laid hard-boiled eggs!
He got $100 for his birthday!
He jumped 10 feet in the air when he saw the snake!
