Grammar
Which of the following prefixes means not?
pre-, -less, -logy, chrono-, il-, inter-
il-
When an author writes a fictional story, what is her purpose for writing?
To entertain
What does this idiom mean?
a tough cookie
not easily hurt
What does ECR stand for?
Extended constructed response
What is the main character in a fiction story called?
Protagonist
What is the past tense for the word marry?
married
When your grandma writes down her favorite recipe and gives it to you, what is her purpose?
To inform
What type of conflict is this?
tongue-tied
feeling speechless
What is the first thing you should do after you've read the prompt?
Deconstructing the prompt!
In the script of a drama, what are the words in brackets called?
Stage directions
Correct this sentence.
We don't got no time to eat.
We don't have time to eat.
or
We don't have any time to eat.
When a poet writes a lyrical poem about the enormous joy felt while visiting relatives, what is her purpose?
to show feeling
Cost an arm and a leg
expensive
How many steps are there in Deconstructing the Prompt?
4
What is the point of view that tells the thoughts and feelings of many different characters?
3rd person omniscient
Write the plural form of donkey.
What is the meaning of this idiom?
That's a piece of cake.
It's easy.
True or false
You cannot have more than one conflict in a story.
False - There can be several different conflicts going on in a story.
Your teachers have taught you to include at least how many reasons in your ECR?
2
What are the FANBOYS?
Conjunctions
for, and, nor, but, or, so
What is the past tense of the word cost?
cost
What is the meaning of this idiom?
hit the books
study
What is the meaning of this idiom?
Driving a person up the wall
Character vs Self
annoying them
How many points is your ECR essay worth on your STAAR test?
10
What are the two types of poem?
Narrative & lyrical