Which of the following words can be associated with heat?
Writing a poem about the heat | Starter Quiz | Oak National Academy

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English
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3rd Grade
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Hard
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1.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
frost-bitten
roasting
sizzling
drenching
Answer explanation
We can use specific language choices in our poems to indicate the intensity of the heat.
2.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following are examples of poetic devices?
personification
nouns
alliteration
verbs
simile
Answer explanation
Similes usually describe something as similar to something else using the word 'as' or 'like'.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the correct syllable structure for a tanka?
5-7-5-7-7
5-7-5
5-6-7-8
Answer explanation
By having a syllable structure, tankas have a natural rhythm when read aloud.
4.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each word class to the correct example.
noun
inferno, furnace
adjective
scorching, boiling
verb
ignite, bake
Answer explanation
We can adapt some vocabulary to fit our purpose by changing the word class, e.g., blaze (noun) → blazing (adjective).
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word best describes the following image?
downpour
glacial
scorching
Answer explanation
Scorching means red-hot or blazing; the kind of heat that will roast a marshmallow.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which is the most suitable example of the word relentless?
when the wind and sea are out of control
like the sun when it beats down on you until you nearly melt
like the cold air when you stick your face in the freezer
Answer explanation
If something is relentless it is constant or non-stop. Other weather types can also be relentless.
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