Grade 8 12 Days of Reading Quizizz #2

In the first paragraph, the word murals probably means

• art that expresses an opinion

• works of art that are applied directly to a wall or other surface

• works of art that tell a story

• an art form that expresses ancient beliefs and customs

Which of these gives a clue to the meaning of the wor murals?

• a synonym

• an antonym

• a setting detail

• a definition

From the paragraph, you can figure out that the speaker

• feels abandoned by friends and family.

• finds relief from his troubles when he is at sea.

• teasures the ocean more than most men do.

• prefers a life on the land to life on the sea.

Readers of the paragraphs can conclude that Ishmael is

• proud of his wealth and power.

• tired of spending so much time at sea.

• prone to feeling sad and gloomy.

• respected by others as a philosopher.

Which clue word signals an opinion of the author about Sylvester Graham?

• always

• seem

• believe

• best

Which statement tells a fact?

• The graham cracker is the secret to a long and healthy life.

• The graham cracker gets its name from its inventor.

• Consuming ketchup will destroy your brain.

• Graham crackers are the favorite snack of all young people.

What was Sojourner Truth's purpose in this part of her speech?

• to describe her daily life

• to entertain listeners with an amusing story

• to persuade listeners that women are equal to men

• to inform listeners about the injustice of slavery

You know your answer to the previous question is correct because this part of the speech mainly

• relates an enjoyable story.

• contains opinions that try to get listeners to believe something.

• contains many details that describe a person, place, or thing.

• provides facts or tells listeners how to do something.

The words her sister was a photocopy of her mother is an example of

• a metaphor

• a simile

• an idiom

• personification

In the last paragraph, what is the meaning of in on the deal?

• unaware

• gamblers

• secretive

• included