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tone
the universal message underlying most great literature
the muscle definition of the eyes, developed through years of reading
the feeling behind the words; how the words are spoken
how the characters interact with one another
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evidence
multiple perspectives of the author's editors
central ideas to contradict an argument
scooby snacks
key details to support a claim
3
How high can a flea jump?
Over 90 times it's height
47 cm.
Over 80 times it's height
24 cm.
4
End this common phrase: See you later...
Guy
Alligator
Crocodille
Man
5
alliteration
using an object to represent something else
when all the characters have a happy ending
author's purpose
repetition of beginning sounds
6
What is the TONE of this sentence? "The car screeched to a halt as the driver slammed on the brakes."
silly
suspenseful
mysterious
gentle
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What's the fastest swimming marine animal?
Orca
Dolphin
Sailfish
Manatee
8
"It's just rain, not like you're going to melt." Who or what is this sentence alluding to?
an approaching tsunami
the chemical composition of flesh
the narrator's annoyance with his friend
Wicked Witch from the Wizard of Oz
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Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?
He never does his work because he's always in the bathroom.
The cat was so hyper she shredded her catnip toy in a about eight minutes.
She took two steps forward before she tripped.
Ms. Holloway likes to smile.
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What POV is this? “You keep thinking that you will eventually get the knack of enjoying superficial encounters."
4th person
2nd person
3rd person
1st person
11
Wearing headphones for just one hour could...
Clean your ears
Improve your hearing
Increase the bacteria in your ears by 700 times
Get rid of all the bacteria in your ears
12
How do magicians do their tricks?
Special effects
Magic (duh)
Wands
Misdirection
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simile
rhyme
exaggeration
synonym for cinnamon rolls
comparing two unlike things using like or as
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allusion
an optical illusion created through slight of hand
a reference to something/someone well-known, without explaining it
a generalization applied to a broad group of people
repetition of beginning sounds in consecutive words
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motivation
point of view
reason
vacation scene
narrator
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What language has the most words?
Spanish
German
English
Japanise
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plot
a large tract of land unsuitable for farming
what happens in a story; the main storyline
where the resolution comes before the exposition
how the author evaluates reasoning and evidence
18
infer
use active reading strategies
understand without it being explicitly stated
analyze speaker's purpose regarding fur coats
guess without any reason
19
In the movie "The Lion King" what is Simba's mother's name?
Sarabi
Mufasa
Scar
Nala
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foreshadowing
when the reader abandons the book because it is so boring
when the author builds suspense by hinting at what will come next
when the story allows the reader to choose what will happen next
when the story jumps back in time and a memory is shared
21
A whale is a mammal True/False
True
False
22
Who is the most significant NBA player in history?
Michael Jordan
David Cassady
Larry Woods
The Rock
23
The McDonald brothers originally got into the fast food business selling which item?
French fries
Burgers
Hot dogs
Milkshakes
24
What was Playdough originally used for?
As wallpaper cleaner
As soap
As a stress ball
As clay
25
In 10K marathon, what does the K mean?
Kilomater
Mile
Kilometer
Kilo
26
setting
time and place
resolution
placemats
character analysis
27
incident
event
accident
dialogue
character
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A rubber band lasts longer when it is ______
Wet
Left outside
Refrigerated
Buried in the dirt and dug back up
29
What movie is this?
Wreck-It-Ralph
Ralph and Vanellope
Fix-It-Felix
Pixels
30
What is the square root of 36?
3
6
12
8
31
What is the largest bird in the world?
An ostrich
A duck
An eagle
A pelican
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onomatopoeia
octopi movement
sound words
repetition
hyperbole
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symbolism
comparing two things using like or as
repetition of beginning sounds
using a tangible object to represent an intangible idea
cymbals used in stories for loud moments
34
When was Facebook created?
2013
2005
2004
1997
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Who is Eeyore?
A jolly bear
A depressed donkey
A upset horse
A funny pig
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What did Tick Tock Croc swallow in Peter Pan?
An alarm clock
A timer
A coin
Peter Pan
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structure
how the narrator instructs the other characters' actions
how the text is organized
how the characters respond to adversity
how the author makes his/her opinion clear
38
conclusion
decision / judgement
beginning of a movie
key concept
character analysis
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Which of the following is an example of alliteration?
Ms. Fletcher's Delicious Bread
Mr. Turley's Crazy Bundt Cakes
Ms. Hilts' Yummy Cookies
Ms. Holloway's Honeybaked Ham
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What type of lizard is this?
Mamoa Gecko
Poisonous Iguana
It's not a lizard
Pokia Lizard
41
claim
argument
evidence
clamshell
evaluation
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idiom
phrase that means more than each word invidually put together
idiotic response to an email
extreme exaggeration
rhyme and repetition together
43
What is it called when all the planets align?
Titanary Line
Planetary Eclipse
They never will
Panorama
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Who is this?
Bill Gates
Steve Jobs
Mark Zuckerburg
Warren Buffett
45
In which country were french fries invented?
U.S.A.
France
Belgium
Germany
46
Which is the Roman god of war?
Mars
Venus
Ares
Zeus
47
central idea
perspective
central perk theme music
supporting detail
main idea/topic/claim
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perspective
omniscience
purse shop
irony
point of view / opinion
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Which one is a noun?
Happy
Wow
Ran
Happiness
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__________ sleep with one eye open
Armadillos
Wolves
Dolphins
Elks
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How can you distinguish an crocodile from an alligator?
Alligators have a rounded snout, but crocs have long, pointed snout.
Alligators and crocodiles are both reptiles.
Alligators are native to North America but crocs only live in Antarctica.
Alligators and crocs are the same animal.
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objective
opinionated
objects used as symbols
unbiased
significant
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significant
signal at a railroad crossing
silly
important
connotative
54
What is the main reason houses have support beams?
To look good
To prevent a collapse
So you can hang stuff on them
To stop leakage
55
Which word means the same thing, but has the OPPOSITE connotation of, ... ODOR?
pleasant
noxious
aroma
fearful
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mood
what grass-fed cows actually say
overall feeling of a text
change in character over time
impact of character actions
57
Can an elephant jump?
Yes
IDK
No
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True/False: The original voices of Minnie and Mickey Mouse were married.
False
True
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connotative
feeling of a word, not just the literal meaning
denotative, literal meaning of a word
outside observer's perspective on a word
the convocation of conmen conferences
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What does this idiom mean? "I let the cat out of the bag."
I let my cat get out of the carrier.
Cats are better than dogs.
I told a secret.
I couldn't find a cat I wanted, so I bought a dog.
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dialogue
central ideas and supporting details
conversation between characters
detailed descriptions of people dying
words spoken aloud by one person to themself
62
Who first founded Nintendo?
Fusajiro Yamauchi
Mario
Koji Kondo
Shigeru Miyamoto
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metaphor
considering author's purpose
metacognition strategy with four ways to consider the big picture
comparing two unlike things, sometimes indirectly
contrasting multiple perspectives
64
What bug was responsible for the spreading of the plague Black Death?
Spiders
Fleas
Rats
Moths
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dramatic irony
when the audience begs the author to have the novel turned into a movie
when the characters distrust each other and bicker
when the audience knows something the characters don't know
when the audience is clueless about what is about to happen
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hyperbole
exaggeration
giving human characteristics to non-human things
state of extreme hyperactivity
repeated ending sounds
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A _____ is the only mammal that can fly
Butterfly
Lemur
Seal
Bat
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_______ has enough venom to kill 10 grown men
A Gila Monster bite
A tarantula bite
A rattlesnake bite
A Golden Poison Dart Frog
69
How many syllables in Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious?
53
41
14
19
70
Who first stepped foot on the Moon?
Michael Collins
Edwin Aldrin
Buzz Lightyear
Neil Armstong
71
What is the capital of Canada?
Pontmontoy
Torronto
Ottowa
Montreal
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suspense
objects used to represent feelings
hanging items from the ceiling for humor
feelings of anger and frustration
tension about what will happen next
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distinguish
uncover the evaluation
extinguish a fire
show the similarities
show the difference
74
What percent of Americans eat pizza once a month?
68%
93%
73%
80%
75
Which animal produces milk?
Meerkat
Lizard
Shark
Tarantula
76
Hippophobia is the fear of ________
Hippos
Horses
Dogs
Big feet
77
What
famous
geyser would you see at Yellowstone National Park?
Dilemma Geyser
Norris Geyser
Old Faithful
Kaleidoscope Geyser
78
Which of these is a weasel?
Mouse
Hamster
Kangaroo
Otter
79
How many moons does Venus have?
9
0
2
6
80
An ostrich's ______ is smaller than it's eye
Beak
Foot
Tail
Brain
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What is 19
0
?
19
1
9
0 (duh)
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imagery
adding Google images links to your essay
comparing two unlike things using like or as
using vivid details to paint a picture for the reader; sensory language
using an object to represent an intangbile feeling
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What planet is closest to the Sun?
Saturn
Earth
Mercury
Venus
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point of view
perspective / opinion
alliteration
imagery
pointilism
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personification
sound words
giving human characteristics to non-human things
comparing two unlike things using like or as
when multiple persons are angry at the narrator
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theme
main topic of a story backed up with supporting details
author's use of literary devices such as symbolism
the astrological sign before Pisces
universal message that applies to life in general
