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Read the paragraph. Then answer the questions.
Talking About Turtles
Turtles have been around for more than 200 million years.
Scientists think they are the most ancient of all reptiles
les live in many places on land and in water.
Like all reptiles, they are cold-blooded, Turtles that live
where winters are cold usually hibernate, Turtles eat
insects, fish, and frogs. They also munch on plants,
including fruit and flowers. The largest turtle is the
leatherback, which ean weigh more than 2,000 pounds!
‘That's one huge reptile!
1. The title that best summarizes this paragraph is
CO A. Interesting Facts About Turtles.
© B. The Large Leatherback.
O ©. Very Ancient Reptiles.
© D. Places Where Turtles Live.
Write fact or opinion next to each sentence.
A. Turtles eat insects, fish, and frogs.
B. Turtles live in many places on land and water.
C. That's one huge reptile!
Which phrase best reflects the writer's point of view?
© A. mystified by turtles
© B. appreciative of turtles
© C. uncertain about turtles
The underlined words in this paragraph are an example of figurative language called
O A. metaphor. O B. personification.
O® simile. © D. hyperbole.
4. Summarize 2. Fact & Opinion 3. Point of View 4. Figuratne Language
