Parts of Speech
Word Parts
Vocabulary 1
Figurative Language
ELA Reading Skills
100
This type of word is a person, place, thing, or idea.
NOUN
100
Where is a suffix located on a word? Beginning, middle, or end?
End
100

Which word matches this definition? the feeling of having no hope

a.) gratitude       b.) despair       c.) trait

b.) despair

100
Read the sentence. Tell what figurative language is found here. The flower was soft as silk. a.) simile b.) personification c.) hyperbole
Simile
100

What is the difference between a topic and a theme?

A topic is the subject of a text, while a theme is the lesson or message about that topic.

200
Where are you going? Which words in this sentence are VERBS?
are, going
200
True or False: All roots of words are words that can stand alone.
False- "hair-less" - hair is the root word that can stand alone "aud-ible" - aud is the root word that CANNOT stand along
200

Which word matches this definition? the way people think about someone or something 

a.) reputation      b.) resemble      c.) dignity

a.) reputation

200
Read the sentence. Tell what figurative language is found here. The clouds rolled in ominously. The sky looked angry. a.) metaphor b.) personification c.) hyperbole
b.) personification
200

If a character is pacing, biting their nails, and checking the clock, what might you infer about them?

They may be nervous, worried, anxious, or impatient.

300
I am getting awfully hungry mom! What word in this sentence is an ADVERB?
Awfully
300
What is the meaning of the prefix: un-
Un- means NOT
300

Which word matches this definition? to fill an area with living creatures or beings

a.) debris      b.) populate     c.) adapt

b.) populate

300
The salsa was so hot, my tongue began to melt. a.) simile b.) onomatopeia c.) hyperbole
c.) hyperbole
300

Why is it important to use text evidence when answering a question about a reading?

Text evidence supports your answer and proves your thinking.

400
I woke to an obnoxious sound outside my window. What part of speech is the word "obnoxious"?
ADJECTIVE
400
What is the meaning of the suffix: -ess Examples: actress, lioness
-ess means something is female
400

Which word matches this definition? a pledge to do something

a.) competitive      b.) despite      c.) commitment 

c. ) commitment

400
"Oh no....AH-CHOO! Sniffle, I need a tissue please." a.) onomatopoeia b.) idiom c.) personification
a.) onomatopoeia
400

How is the central idea different from a summary?

The central idea is the main point of the text, while a summary includes the important events or details from the text.

500
This type of noun is special and requires a capital letter.
What is a proper noun.
500
Identify the root, suffix, and prefix in the word below: Biography
Prefix: bio- meaning life Root: graph - meaning to write Suffix: -y - means - quality of
500

Which word matches this definition? to keep something going for a long time 

a.) sustain      b.) abundance      c.) conserve

a.) sustain

500
Read the sentence. Tell what figurative language is found here. "Could you please put a sock in it? I'm trying to focus!" a.) idiom b.) metaphor c.) hyperbole
a.) idiom
500

How can a character's actions help readers understand what kind of person they are?

A character's actions show their traits, feelings, values, and how they respond to challenges. 

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