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2. How to Play • Read the definition and/or clue. • Click on the term that matches the definition and/or clue. • If you are incorrect, try again. Keep track of how many incorrect answers you guess. • If you are correct, go on to the next question. Good luck! Let the game begin!

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4. 1. Sally saw seashells at the seashore is an example of which figurative language? simile alliteration metaphor personification

5. 2. A word that is the opposite of another word is called… antonym conventions focus synonym

6. 3. A category used to classify literary works, usually by form, technique or content. (Examples are fiction, fantasy, or adventure.) fluency context clues genre homophone

7. 4. I had 20 hours of homework to do last night is an example of which figurative language? fluency simile metaphor hyperbole

8. 5. A type of story, actual or fictional, that can be read or written is called a… adventure irony narrative compare

9. 6. The clouds were puffy cotton balls is an example of which figurative language? metaphor idiom hyperbole simile

10. 7. The attitude of the author toward the audience and characters, such as serious or humorous is called the author’s ________. theme style homophone tone

11. 8. I have studied the PSSA reading terms. Kind of No YES! I am ready! Maybe

12. 9. To restate text in other words, often to clarify meaning or to show understanding style paraphrase self-monitor theme

13. 10. The way in which an author reveals characters, events and ideas in telling a story; the point from which the story is told point of view satire style voice

14. 11. Get off my back already is an example of which figurative language? simile personification idiom metaphor

15. 12. When two or more words have a highly similar meaning they are called ________. antonyms hyperboles similes synonyms

16. 13. The desk sighed as the heavy teacher sat on it is an example of which figurative language? metaphor simile personification antonym

17. 14. She was as big as a house is an example of which figurative language? synonym simile personification metaphor

18. 15. How many questions did you get wrong? 3-6 0-2 11-14 7-10

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