To show God we love Him., To have a relationship with God., To be closer with God

What do Catholics receive on Ash Wednesday?

A cross of ashes on their forehead

In economics, what is scarcity?

When there are limited resources to meet unlimited wants and needs

What is the purpose of using a simile in writing?

To compare two things using "like" or "as"

What makes a metaphor different from a simile?

A metaphor directly states one thing is another.

What is the purpose of Lent

To prepare for Easter through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving

A line that runs around the middle of the Earth, dividing North and South

Why do people have to make choices about what to buy?

Because they have limited money and resources

Why do Catholics fast and abstain from meat on certain days during Lent?

To practice self-discipline and remember Jesus' sacrifice

What is the main difference between needs and wants?

People must have needs to survive, while wants are things we like to have.

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Figurative Language and Literary Devices

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Explore the use of similes, metaphors, and onomatopoeia in writing and learn about the differences between needs and wants in economics

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1
When is Ms. Aloi's birthday?
March 7
This Saturday
This Sunday
March 9
2
Which of the following words is an example of onomatopoeia?
Silent
Small
Roar
Bright
3
In the sentence, "The thunder rumbled in the distance," which word is the onomatopoeia?
In
Rumbled
Distance
Thunder
4
Why should we pray?
To show God we love Him.
To get what we want.
To have a relationship with God.
To be closer with God
5
What do Catholics receive on Ash Wednesday?
A small loaf of bread
A cross of ashes on their forehead
A blessing of holy water
A piece of palm from last year's Palm Sunday
6
What is an onomatopoeia?
A word that imitates a sound
A word that has the opposite meaning of another word
A word that describes a person, place, or thing
A word that compares two things using "like" or "as"
7
Which of the following is the largest continent by land area?
Africa
Europe
Asia
North America
8
Which sentence contains a simile?
She ran as fast as a cheetah.
His voice was music to my ears.
The sun was a golden coin in the sky.
The stars winked in the night sky.
9
Which sentence contains a metaphor?
She ran as fast as a cheetah.
The baby’s smile was like sunshine.
The classroom was a zoo.
He jumped higher than a kangaroo.
10
In economics, what is scarcity?
When there are limited resources to meet unlimited wants and needs
When there is more than enough of everything for everyone
When businesses give away products for free
When people have unlimited money to buy what they need
11
My teachers love me.
True
False
12
What is the purpose of using a simile in writing?
To make sentences shorter
To explain a scientific fact
To compare two things using "like" or "as"
To describe a character’s thoughts
13
Who did President Trump meet with last Friday to discuss the war between Russia and Ukraine?
Vladimir Putin
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Joe Biden
JD Vance
14
Which of the following is an example of a simile?
The cake was a mountain of chocolate.
The wind whispered through the trees.
The moon glowed brightly in the night sky.
The water was as cold as ice.
15
Which sentence does not contain a metaphor?
The wind howled like a wolf.
The world is a stage.
The snow was a fluffy blanket.
His temper was a raging storm.
16
What makes a metaphor different from a simile?
A metaphor only appears in poems.
A metaphor directly states one thing is another.
A metaphor uses "like" or "as" to compare things.
A metaphor describes an action in detail
17
What is the purpose of Lent
To focus only on giving up sweets
To take a break from attending Mass
To celebrate Christmas early
To prepare for Easter through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving
18
Which of these sound words is associated with water?
Splash
Hiss
Boom
Buzz
19
What is the equator?
A mountain range in South America
The longest river in the world
A line that separates the Eastern and Western Hemispheres
A line that runs around the middle of the Earth, dividing North and South
20
How does Ms. Aloi think you will do on your science fair project?
OK
Amazing
Terrible
Alright
21
Why do people have to make choices about what to buy?
Because they have limited money and resources
Because stores only sell a few items
Because everything is free
Because they don’t need anything
22
Which sentence does not contain a simile?
His backpack was as heavy as a rock.
The baby’s laugh was like a melody.
She was as graceful as a swan.
The leaves danced in the wind.
23
Which of the following is an example of a want?
Medicine for a sick person
A pair of shoes for school
School lunch
A mansion with a swimming pool
24
Why do Catholics fast and abstain from meat on certain days during Lent?
Because meat is not allowed in churches
To practice self-discipline and remember Jesus' sacrifice
To prepare for a big feast at Easter
Because it is a rule made by modern priests
25
Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?
The car was as fast as lightning.
She was as busy as a bee.
The clouds were like cotton candy.
His heart is a cold stone.
26
Identify the simile in this sentence: "The puppy was as fluffy as a cloud."
As fluffy as a cloud
The puppy
A cloud
Was as fluffy as
27
Which sentence contains an example of onomatopoeia?
The bacon sizzled in the pan.
She walked through the quiet room.
The stars shone brightly in the night sky.
The cat sat on the warm windowsill.
28
You'll never know dear, how much I ______ you. Please don't take my sunshine away.
See
Miss
Like
Love
29
Identify the metaphor in this sentence: "The stars were diamonds in the sky."
In the sky
Were diamonds
Stars were diamonds in the sky
The stars
30
What color is associated with St. Patrick's Day?
Yellow
Pink
Purple
Green
31
Which type of map shows landforms like mountains, rivers, and valleys?
Climate map
Road map
Physical map
Political map
32
What is the main difference between needs and wants?
Wants are more important than needs.
People must have needs to survive, while wants are things we like to have.
Wants cost more money than needs.
Needs are only food and water, while wants are everything else.
33
Which of the following is not a traditional Lenten practice?
Fasting
Attending extra parties
Praying more often
Giving to the poor
34
Which of the following is an example of a need?
A box of chocolates
A winter coat in cold weather
A giant TV
A new video game
35
How long does the season of Lent last?
46 Days
12 Days
30 Days
40 Days, not counting Sundays
36
Never back down, never what...?
Say hi
Cry
Give up
Be greatness

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