Vocab
What does the word reluctant most nearly mean?
unwilling or hesitant
Identify the subject in this sentence:
The dog ran across the yard.
The Dog
What is a rhetorical question?
A question that doesn’t need an answer and is used to make a point
True or false
Compound bows have way better penetration than a rifle at 10-60 yards
True
Which word is a synonym for enormous?
huge or gigantic
Is this sentence complete or incomplete?
Because I was late to school.
Incomplete
Why might a writer use a rhetorical question in a speech?
To make the audience think or emphasize an idea
Why do hunters pay attention to animal tracks and scat?
To find where animals have been and predict where they’re going
How does water clarity affect lure color choice?
Clear water is natural colors; murky water is for bright colors for visibility
What does consequence mean in a sentence?
the result or outcome of an action
Choose the correct word:
Their / There / They’re going fishing later.
They’re
Identify the rhetorical question:
Do you really think that’s a good idea?
It is rhetorical because it’s not expecting a real answer
True or False
It is a law that you have to wear 1 clothing peace that is neon orange to prevent hunting accidents.
True
Why is line tension important when setting the hook?
It keeps the line tight so the hook can properly penetrate the fish’s mouth.
What does confident mean?
sure of oneself; having belief in your abilities
What type of sentence is this?
Watch out for that car!
Exclamatory sentence
What effect does a rhetorical question have on the reader?
It makes the reader think and adds emphasis
How can wind direction influence where animals move while hunting?
Animals move with the wind to smell danger; hunters stay downwind so animals don’t smell them.
Why might a fisherman choose a topwater lure instead of a soft plastic?
Topwater lures are used when fish are feeding on the surface (like early morning or low light).
2 casts
Which word is an antonym of ancient?
Modern
Fix the mistake:
She dont like cold weather.
She doesn’t like cold weather.
Turn this into a rhetorical question:
Everyone knows practice is important.
Doesn’t everyone know practice is important?
Why is it important to know what is beyond your target when hunting?
For safety—to avoid accidentally hitting something or someone else
How does water temperature affect where bass are likely to be found?
Warmer water speeds up fish metabolism, so bass are more active/shallow; colder water slows them down, so they go deeper and move less.