RL.4.4

We were astonished by the beauty and splendor of the snow capped mountains. It was truly a majestic sight to behold. Can you determine the meaning of splendor using the context clues in these sentences?

I like all flavors of ice cream, but I am especially partial to butter pecan. Which definition of partial is used in this sentence?

Not dull at all, Jessica vividly described her vacation. We could visualize the sandy beaches and turquoise waves of her ocean get-away. Which antonym gives us a clue to the meaning of vividly?

There have been many exciting stories written and handed down about the legendary adventures of Robin Hood. Based on these context clues, can you determine which character below could also be called legendary?

"I'm so hungry. I could eat a horse," is one example of exaggeration. Which statement below is another example of exaggeration?

Jessie is an extreme trickster. He pranks his friends so often they are never quite sure when or if they can trust him. The context clues lead us to understand that a trickster is...

In Greek mythology, a mythical bird called the phoenix lives for hundreds of years before bursting into flames at its death. However, it soon rises from its own ashes and is reborn.

What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?

Fans debated whether their team would rise from the ashes.

Which of the following is not an example of an allusion?

He is so talented, that he makes a lot of money! He is lucky that his talent is such a blessing. We would say he has the ______________.

Odyssey

weight of Atlas

What is the allusion?

Life can be challenging, but you've got to just keep swimming!

What is the meaning of the allusion?

My brother is a regular Einstein! He always seems to know the answer!

Dignity: Even when the police officers put the handcuffs on my mother, she maintained her dignity, holding her head up high as she was marched off the protest site.

Which word could replace dignity?