Context Clues
In the sentence, “The desert was arid, with not a drop of water in sight,” what does arid mean?
Arid = very dry
Why does the author begin the passage with a question?
To hook/grab the reader's attention
“The wind howled through the night.” What type of figurative language is being used in this sentence?
Personification
Which source should you use to appear more credible in your research? A social media blog or scientific journal
scientific journal
____ going to the store. Their / They’re
They're
“She was famished after skipping lunch and dinner.” What does famished mean?
Famished = extremely hungry
How does the final paragraph contribute to the overall text?
It provides a conclusion/summary of ideas
“Her smile was as bright as the sun.” What type of figurative language is being used in this sentence?
Simile
Why check multiple sources?
To verify information/avoid saying the wrong stuff
“She ran _____ than anyone else.” faster/more faster
faster
“The teacher’s tone was stern; she spoke firmly and expected silence.” What does stern mean?
Stern = strict/serious
Why does the author include a flashback in paragraph 3?
To provide background information
An author is describing a struggling family in the story. Why? What type of writing technique is being used in this sentence?
Imagery: to get the audience to feel emotional
Why is a .edu or .gov site reliable?
It is typically from an educational institution or place like a school or college, and the other is from the government.
Correct the sentence: “Me and him went to the game.”
“He and I went to the game.”
“Unlike his outgoing brother, Marcus was reserved and quiet.” What does reserved mean?
Reserved = shy/quiet
How does the use of short sentences impact the tone?
Creates urgency/tension. It makes an impact and is straight to the point.
An author includes statistics to support a claim. Why?
To make logical sense and provide more evidence
Why include evidence in writing?
To support claims/make argument stronger
____ raining outside. Its / It’s
It's
“The solution was inevitable; there was no way to avoid it.” What does inevitable mean?
Inevitable = unavoidable
Why organize the passage chronologically?
To show events in time order for clarity
An author mentions their experience as a scientist. Why does the author use this technique?
To show that they are an expert/credible.
How can you tell if a source is biased or only has the personal opinion of someone?
If they use language like "I, me, my" or talk about how they feel.
“The new school policy will ______ how students use their phones during class.”
(affect / effect)
Affect
“Affect” is a verb (to influence), while “effect” is a noun (a result).