Freshmen Final Fall 2024

Sarah and Mason are doing a craft project. Sarah says: "First, take a piece of paper. Then, fold it in half. Next, draw a circle in the center of the folded paper. Finally, cut out the circle." What is the final shape you will have after following all the instructions?

• A full circle

• A semi-circle

• A square

• A triangle

Interpret the following figurative language: "During the lunch break, Mason and Bentley's classroom was a zoo." What does this sentence imply about the classroom?

• The classroom was very quiet.

• The classroom was chaotic and noisy.

• The classroom was full of animals.

• The classroom was empty.

Kyle and Brynn were sitting on the porch, watching as the sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky with hues of orange and pink. As the stars began to twinkle, the world seemed to hold its breath.

What can you infer about the time of day in this scenario?

• It is early morning.

• It is midday.

• It is evening.

• It is noon.

Zaiyana and Nahvette are working on an art project. They decide to mix two parts of blue paint with one part of yellow paint to create a new color. Then, they add a small amount of white paint to lighten the shade. What color are they likely to create by following these instructions?

• Green

• Light blue

• Light green

• Yellow

Interpret the figurative language in this sentence: "Nevaeh's smile was a ray of sunshine on a gloomy day." What does this sentence suggest about her smile?

• Her smile was bright and cheerful.

• Her smile was dim and unnoticeable.

• Her smile was like the sun.

• Her smile was warm.

When Cera graduated from college, her mentor told her, "The world is your oyster." What did the mentor mean by this?

• The world is full of pearls.

• You have many opportunities available to you.

• You should eat more seafood.

• The world is a dangerous place.

During a camping trip, Kale said, "The wind howled in the night." What type of figurative language is being used?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

During a conversation, Bentley mentioned to Joyce, "Time is a thief." What does this phrase suggest?

• Time steals moments from our lives.

• Time is valuable.

• Time is fast.

• Time is a criminal.

What does the figurative expression "He has a heart of gold" imply?

• He is very strong.

• He is very kind and generous.

• He is very stubborn.

• He is very wealthy.

In the sentence "The classroom was a hive of activity," what type of figurative language is being used?

• Hyperbole

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification