Antonyms & Synonyms
Give a synonym for 'amazing'
Example: wonderful
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
Simile uses "like" or "as" while metaphor uses "is"
What is a SYLLABLE? Name two words that have three syllables...
A unit of pronunciation (sound) having one vowel sound - with or without surrounding consonants.
Example: syllable
What are homophones?
Two words with the same sound but different spelling and meaning.
What is a pronoun?
A word that replaces a noun.
Give a antonym for 'amazing'
Example: horrible
Why do we use figurative language?
To add color and drama to our speaking/writing.
To make vivid and interesting images in the listener's/reader's mind.
To convey strong feelings.
What is an acronym?
Give three examples...
An abbreviation using the first letters of a phrase Ex: ELAC
What are homographs?
Two words with the same spelling but different meaning.
What is the difference between an adjective and an adverb?
Adjective - describes a noun
Adverb - describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb
What are antonyms? Give five examples...
Antonyms are words that have opposite meaning.
Example: big, small
Explain the difference between using words literally and figuratively?
Literal = you use the word(s) with the exact meaning of the word (look at the moon).
Figurative = you use the word(s) to describe a second meaning/feeling (look into your heart).
When is it OK to use contractions?
When is it NOT OK to use contractions?
In a casual setting (talking to friends).
In professional or academic settings (writing an email for work).
Give three examples of homophones...
Example:
male - mail
ate - eight
do - due
What is an interjection?
A word that expresses a strong emotion and is often followed by an exclamation point.
What are synonyms? Give seven examples...
Synonyms are words that have similar meanings.
Example: pretty, beautiful
What is an idiom? Give five examples...
Idioms are phrases/sayings that have cultural significance and are used figuratively - to mean something else.
Example: He is a snake in the grass.
Give ten examples of contractions...
Example:
can't - can not
Give three examples of homographs by writing 6 full sentences...
Example:
Please give me my refund.
Please refund my money.
What is a preposition?
Give three example.
A word that shows place, time, direction, location, or purpose in a sentence.
Examples: at, under, in, by
Why is connotation important when choosing a synonym?
Even though synonyms have similar meanings, they may have different connotations (feelings that the word evokes). Considering connotation is ALWAYS important when communicating.
What are the five types of figurative language we talked about in class? Give an example of each one...
Simile (He is as sweet as sugar.), Metaphor (He is sugar.), Hyperbole (He is so sweet he just gave me diabetes.), Personification (The volcano spit lava.), Idiom (It was a piece of cake).
What is the difference between contractions, reduced speech, and acronyms?
Give an example of each...
Contraction: didn't
Reduced speech: gonna
Acronyms: ELAC
What are homonyms?
Two words with the same spelling and same pronunciation, but different meaning.
Give one example of each part of speech...
Example:
(noun-dog) (adjective-tall) (verb-jump)
(adverb-slowly) (pronoun-he) (preposition-on)
(conjunction-and) (interjection-Bravo!)