"Happy" ELA Test Prep

The word "happy" is overused in this song. What is the best resource to use to find a different meaning for the word "happy"?

• index

• appendix

• almanac

• thesaurus

What is a synonym for the word "break" in the verse below?

“Sunshine she’s here, you can take a "break"

• rest

• fix

• break

• vacation

What is the author's point of view about being happy?

• The author thinks being happy is temporary

• The author thinks being happy is foolish.

• The author thinks being happy is a huge waste of time.

• The author thinks being happy should be expressed in actions.

In the verse below what prefix would change the meaning of “truth” to mean a lie?

• not

• pre

• un

• re

What could be a theme for this song?

• Faithful friends are hard to find.

• Honesty is the best policy.

• Love covers all obstacles.

• Make the best of today.

What was the author’s purpose of this song?

• persuade

• inform

• entertain

• describe

Which person – point of view was the song written in?

• first

• second

• third

• first and second

The verse “sunshine she’s here, you can take a break”

is an example of:

• metaphor

• simile

• personification

• alliteration

The verse “I’m a hot air balloon that could go to space”

is an example of:

• metaphor

• simile

• personification

• alliteration

Based on the lyrics of the song what statement is probably true about the person in the song?

• He is fun to be around.

• He lives in the southern states.

• He has a big family.

• He is an introvert.