Which sentence contains an analogy?
Sam is a human spell-checker.
The spelling be is to Sam as the World Series is to a baseball player.
Sam is the new Babe Ruth.
The spelling bee is Sam's favorite event of the year.
The spelling bee is to Sam as the World Series is to a baseball player.
A gymnast suffers an injury and is unable to compete in the state meet. She spends the next year training eve harder and overcoming many obstacles until she is finally healthy enough to compete again.
This passage is most likely an example of which element?
A. a main idea
B. a theme
C. an analysis
D. a setting
B. a theme
Jacques reached the front of the line, where a midshipman was signing on men. He asked each man only a few questions, turning none of his prospects away. Apparently, the Orion was in need of hands -in a hurry. Jacques briefly answered a question about his work skills, and the midshipmen nodded his approval. Jacques could join the crew of the Orion. "Sign your name or your mark here," the midshipman said, pointing to a spot in a record book.
Which important detail should be included in a summary of this paragraph?
The midshipman approved of Jacques.
Jacques answered questions.
The midshipman asked Jacques to sign his name.
Jacques joined the crew of the Orion
Jacques joined the crew of the Orion.
Jacques reached the front of the line, where a midshipman was signing on men. He asked each man only a few questions, turning none of his prospects away. Apparently, the Orion was in need of hands -in a hurry. Jacques briefly answered a question about his work skills, and the midshipmen nodded his approval. Jacques could join the crew of the Orion. "Sign your name or your mark here," the midshipman said, pointing to a spot in a record book.
True or false: The theme is different from the main idea because it is not directly stated.