The Watson's Go To Birminghan-1963 Chapters 1-8
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Vocab: What does emulate mean?
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Try to be like someone else
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Put to death
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Produce or make
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Very funny
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This quiz is for Mrs. Alt's 7th grade class by student Juneau Daggs. It includes vocabulary, figures of speech, and story questions with an exam at the end. Good Luck! (For Multiple choice, first letter is capital, and just put the word or to to answer the question. )
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Vocab: What does thug mean?
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Not generous
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Full of tears
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Angry expression
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Gangsters
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A. GangstersExplanation
Thug refers to gangsters, individuals involved in criminal activities or organized crime. They are known for their violent and unlawful behavior. This term does not mean "not generous," "full of tears," or "angry expression."Rate this question:
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Vocab: What does snitch mean?
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A voilent criminal
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A large number
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Someone who tells on others
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Not generous
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A. Someone who tells on othersExplanation
The word "snitch" refers to someone who tells on others. This means that a snitch is a person who reports or reveals information about someone else's wrongdoing or illegal activities to authorities or relevant parties.Rate this question:
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Vocab: What does numb mean?
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Very low paid worker
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Speed
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Disease of warm blooded animals
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Not able to feel emotions
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A. Not able to feel emotionsExplanation
The word "numb" refers to the inability to feel emotions. It does not relate to a very low paid worker, speed, or a disease of warm-blooded animals. The term "numb" specifically describes a state of emotional insensitivity or lack of emotional response.Rate this question:
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Vocab: What does punctual mean?
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Sad
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Faces
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Jazz or swing music
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On time
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A. On timeExplanation
Punctual means being on time.Rate this question:
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Figures of speech: Simile is a comparison with like or as.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
Simile is indeed a figure of speech that involves comparing two things using the words "like" or "as." It allows the speaker or writer to make a vivid comparison between two different concepts, objects, or ideas. By using similes, we can enhance our descriptions and engage the reader's imagination by creating visual and sensory connections. Therefore, the statement "Figures of speech: Simile is a comparison with like or as" is correct.Rate this question:
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Figures of Speech: Metaphor is an obvious exaggeration.
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
The statement "Metaphor is an obvious exaggeration" is incorrect. A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unrelated things, highlighting their similarities. It is not necessarily an exaggeration, but rather a way to make a descriptive or imaginative comparison. Metaphors can be subtle or obvious, depending on the context and the intention of the speaker or writer. Therefore, the correct answer is False.Rate this question:
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Figures of Speech: An example of personification is a talking chair.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
Personification is a figure of speech where human characteristics are given to inanimate objects or animals. In this case, the chair is being described as "talking," which is a human characteristic. Therefore, it is an example of personification.Rate this question:
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Figures of Speech: An example of onomatopeia is Choo-chika.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
This statement is true because "choo-chika" is an example of onomatopoeia. Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate or suggest the sound that they describe. In this case, "choo-chika" is a sound that imitates a train whistle or a similar sound. Therefore, it is a clear example of onomatopoeia.Rate this question:
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Figures of Speech: A metaphor is not a direct comparison.
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two unrelated things without using "like" or "as". It is a form of direct comparison, making the statement "A metaphor is not a direct comparison" false.Rate this question:
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Story: Kenny has a country friend named ________.
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RufusExplanation
The given correct answer for this question is "Rufus". This suggests that Kenny has a country friend named Rufus.Rate this question:
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Story: What is the Watson's Momma's name?
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WilonaExplanation
The correct answer is Wilona. This suggests that the name of Watson's mom is Wilona.Rate this question:
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Story: Who are the Watsons planning on visitng?
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Grandma SandsExplanation
The Watsons are planning on visiting Grandma Sands.Rate this question:
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Story: Where does the above character live?
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BirminghanExplanation
The character in the story lives in Birmingham.Rate this question:
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Story: Who is telling the story of the Watsons?
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KennyExplanation
The correct answer is Kenny because he is mentioned as the one telling the story in the given information.Rate this question:
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Write an essay on why Byron is being punished and say a time you've done something bad and got badly punished.
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BONUS: Who pulled the Air Freshener out of the bag in Chapter 8?
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Momma
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Rufus
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Kenny
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Joey
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A. JoeyExplanation
Joey pulled the Air Freshener out of the bag in Chapter 8.Rate this question:
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