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Correct the errors in the following paragraph. o Do you know no why some Oysters make pearls. ? When a oyster’s body, they ease the grain of sand gets stuck in the oysters irritation by coating it with multiple layers of pain and iritation their shells. nacre, the mineral that lines the inside of there This causes a pearl to be formed, . Ccultured pearls are difference is that made in the same way. The only differance instead of accidental circumstances, a pearl farmer embeds a grain of sand ininto to the oyster. Presto. Plans ©©Presto
Guess what these words mean based on how they are used in context. Once you have made your guess, look the word up to see if you are correct! 1. The officer will commemorate the citizen’s act of heroism by presenting him with an award. 2. Diane walked outside in a furtive manner so that her parents would not see her. To commemorate means to recall and show respect for (someone or something) in a ceremony. © Presto Plans Furtive means attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble
What is the meaning of the following quote? Do you agree? How does it relate to your life or the world? An eye for eye only ends up making the whole world blind. - Mahatma Gandhi Known for leading India to independence using non-violent methods. © Presto Plans
Click on the link below to watch a video clip. Respond in writing by providing your thoughts on the following question: Do you think that students should be paid for good grades? Why or why not? https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=XDl. SWcx--Pk Presto Plans ©©Presto
Read the two examples below and determine what type(s) of figurative language is/are being used from the list provided. Simile Metaphor Personification Onomatopoeia Oxymoron Idiom Hyperbole Allusion Alliteration Pun Assonance Synecdoche Irony © Presto Plans 1. When it comes to mathematics and calculations, Matthew is a regular Einstein. 2. Leaving a company after they’ve spent three years training you is biting the hand that feeds you. ALLUSION METAPHOR IDIOM METAPHOR