Greek & Latin Roots & Vocabulary
What does the root word “punct” mean?
point
Who is the character with medical training in Salt to the Sea?
Joana
What are the three parts of an argument introduction?
Hook, background info, thesis
What is the simple subject in “The girl danced on the stage”?
girl
What is the main theme of “The Road Not Taken”?
Simple choices can have an impact on your life.
What does the root word “itis” mean?
inflammation
What happened to Florian that required Joana’s help?
He was wounded and needed medical help
What are the four elements every narrative must include?
Characters, setting, conflict, resolution
What is a compound sentence? Give an example:
Two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: I wanted to go, but it was raining.
What do the two roads symbolize in the poem?
Life choices
What is the meaning of the root “archy”?
rule/government
Who is considered the “knight” in the story?
Florian
What is the purpose of a thesis statement?
State the main idea and the supporting topics that will outline the essay.
What is a sentence fragment?
An incomplete sentence missing a subject or verb
Who delivered the Gettysburg Address?
Abraham Lincoln
What is the definition of “gullible”?
easily fooled or deceived
What were the uses of the Wilhelm Gustloff before and during the war?
Cruise ship, hospital ship, military transport
What is the purpose of a transitional word or phrase?
To connect ideas smoothly
What does FANBOYS stand for?
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
What are the four elements of setting in literature?
Geographical location, time period, emotional condition, and occupation/daily life.
What is the definition of “conscience”?
inner sense of right and wrong
What “hunter” followed each character?
Joana – Guilt, Florian – Secrets, Emelia – Shame, Alfred – Fear
What does a topic sentence do in a paragraph?
It states the main idea of the paragraph.
What is the difference between a complex and a compound-complex sentence?
Complex: one independent + one dependent clause; Compound-complex: two+ independent and one+ dependent clause
What was the occasion for Lincoln’s speech?
Dedication of a battlefield cemetery