Root words & Parts of Speech
If a word describes an action, it’s a verb. But when a word describes a noun is is a _____________.
Ajective
A comparison between two unlike things using like or as.
what is a Simile?
Odor
Negative
As a doctor, I am qualified to tell you that this course of treatment will likely generate the best results.
Ethos
When writing dialogue, where does the comma or period go relative to quotation marks?
Inside the quotation marks, at the end of the quote.
The Latin prefix in- means "not" and substantia means "material or form." What does "insubstantial sandals" mean in a hot climate?
delicate, thin, or lacking materials
When an adult tells a teenager, "Don't forget where you come from," what are they reminding them to value?
family background, heritage, and/or history
Those jeans you're wearing look so THRIFTY.
Positive
If we do nothing while the government takes away what little food assistance people have access to, we have failed as a people who maintain moral superiority.
Pathos
Fix the missing punctuation in this sentence:
Her uncle said don't ever forget your roots.
Her uncle said, "Don't ever forget your roots."
What part of speech is the capitalized word?
I couldn't take it anymore. I had to QUIT.
verb
An example of this is: "it was a happy day! The sun was smiling at us, and there wasn't a rain cloud in sight!"
What is personification?
He insisted on a LITERAL interpretation of the text.
neutral
You should consider another route if you leave later. I heard that street is far more dangerous and ominous at night than during the daytime.
Pathos
When citing textual evidence with a paragraph number, where does the final period go: inside the quote or after the citation at the end?
After the citation!
The narrator said, "Don't forget your shoes!" (Lariscy 4).
The word "provisional" comes from "provisio," meaning "foresight/preparation." What does a "provisional license" mean for a teen driver?
a temporary license that will change or upgrade later
A statement that exaggerates greatly to add emphasis to an idea.
What is a hyperbole?
The UNIFORM design simplified the company’s branding.
Neutral
It's a matter of common sense that people deserve to be treated equally. The Constitution calls it “self-evident.” Why, then, should I have been denied a seat because of my disability?
Logos
When writing a list of three things, what punctuation mark separates the items?
Commas
If a text says damage to a ship or item is irreparable (ir- = not, reparare = repair), can the object be fixed?
no—it is permanently broken/restored
Between strenuous, laborious, and grueling, which word best matches arduous because it highlights sustained physical and mental effort over a long time?
What is grueling?
The novel depicted a bleak future devoid of hope.
Negative
"My dear colleagues: While confined here in the Birmingham city jail, I came across your recent statement in the newspaper condemning my actions in the protest. I never want to criticize my peers, but I feel you are acting on good moral values, and I would like to address your concerns about my choices."
Ethos
Fix the all the errors in the sentence below:
i dont think i want this apple pear banana and i dont want any juice
I don't think I want this apple, pear, or banana, and I don't want any juice.