1. What is a Generalization? *
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a special conclusion that makes a general statement about a group.

a conclusion or opinion that is formed because of known facts or evidence
a decision you make based on clues in the story

2. What words can you find that indicate a generalization? *
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and, but, or
all, some, most
however, until, because


3. A valid generalization can be supported by facts whereas an invalid generalization cannot. *
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true

false

4. What is the clue word in the following generalization? Few kids prefer vegetables to fruits. *
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Prefer
Few

To

5. Many children enjoy playing soccer. This generalization is: *
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Valid generalization

Invalid generalization

6. A valid generalization has evidence or examples to support it. *
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True

False

7. A generalization that can be proven false is *
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Valid generalization
Invalid generalization


8. Which statement is a valid generalization? *
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Everyone who coughs has the flu.
Some people who cough have the flu.


9. Which of the following words signals an invalid generalization? *
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All
Most
Few


10. Tatum showed her report card to her friend, Maddie. Tatum received all As onher report card. Her teacher commented that she enjoys having Tatum in herclass. Which of the following is a generalization? *
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Tatum enjoys going to school.

Tatum received an A in reading.
Tatum is a girl.
Figures of Speech
4 of 10 points
II. Choose the letter of the best answer.

1. A figure of speech is... *
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a familiar expression

something only writers use
a non-literal way of saying something

2. Two figures of speech that involve comparisons are *
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simile and metaphor
hyperbole and simile
personification and metaphor


3. Figure of speech in which the author makes an obvious exaggeration. *
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simile
metaphor

hyperbole

4. My little sister works as slow as a turtle. *
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metaphor

simile
personification

5. What's the meaning of this personification? "The camera loves me!" *
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Photography is one of my hobbies.

Photos of me are always really good.
I like to visit art museums.

6. Which of these is a hyperbole? *
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I had an ocean of water to drink.

I drank a lot.
I love water!

7. What is a comparison of two unlike things without using the words “like” or “as.” *
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simile

metaphor
hyperbole

8. Identify the simile *
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You're the apple of my eye.
Apples taste sweet.
This apple is as sweet as candy.


9. What is personification? *
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A word that is a sound
Giving human characteristics to non-human things

An exaggeration

10. My father is a bear in the morning. *
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simile
metaphor
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