SOL Review 6th Grade Reading

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What does the suffix 'ian' signify?

Back

It signifies 'one having a certain skill' or 'one who does a specific action', as seen in words like electrician and magician.

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What type of figurative language is used in the phrase 'The bathroom was a hive'?

Back

Metaphor.

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Identify the word that does not have the prefix 'un': under, unopened, unlock, uneven.

Back

Under.

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What does 'being careful' mean?

Back

It means 'full of care'.

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What is a synonym for 'futilely'?

Back

Unsuccessfully.

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What does the prefix 'un-' generally indicate?

Back

It indicates negation or the opposite of the root word.

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Define 'metaphor'.

Back

A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other.

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What is the meaning of 'hyperbole'?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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What does 'personification' mean?

Back

Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities.

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What is a synonym for 'carefully'?

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Cautiously.