Define it!
The word "copilot" means a second pilot in an aircraft. What does the prefix "co" mean?
What is with or together?
The perspective of which a story is told
What is POV?
Jane sat in awe as the stars danced across the night sky.
What is the personification?
Cookies are a necessary food item in your life. First, they taste amazing, like sweet nectar that warms your tummy. Second, they come in all kinds of flavors. Even if you are a picky eater, there is surely a type of cookie that will please you. Finally, cookies make you happy. If you decide not to eat cookies, you will be miserable and cranky for the rest of your life. Eat them now! What is the author's purpose?
What is "to convince readers that cookies are necessary to life?"
A story that has gods, goddesses, and may explain something about nature
What is a myth?
The word autograph has the Greek root "graph". Graph means...
What is write or draw?
The most intense or extreme part of a story where an action typically takes place.
What is the climax?
I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse.
What is hyperbole?
The rabbit's long ears, which can be more than 10 cm (4 in) long, are probably an adaptation for detecting predators. They have large, powerful hind legs. The two front paws have 5 toes, the extra called the dewclaw. The hind feet have 4 toes. The author's purpose is...
What is to "describe the physical characteristics of a rabbit?"
Words, phrases, or sentences around a word that help determine an unknown word's meaning
What is context clues?
In the sentence, “The scientist conducted the experiment with meticulous care”. What is the meaning of the word meticulous?
What is showing great attention to detail?
The feeling created in the reader by a poem or story
What is mood?
“The rock’s surface was gritty and cool beneath my fingertips.”
What is sensory language?
+300 if you can identify WHICH sense this sentence is appealing to
Baiting a hook is a messy process. First, you have to dig the worm out of the ground or out of a cup of worms and dirt. Next, slide the worm on the hook, covering the hook so the fish can’t see it. Finally, toss the hook and worm into the water. Good luck!
What is the author's purpose?
What is "to list the steps on how to bait a hook?"
Can be proven with data, observations, and reliable sources
What are facts?
The author uses the word resilient to describe the main character after facing many challenges. What does resilient mean?
What is able to recover quickly or bounce back?
Luke, a shepherd, circles the flock and scans for danger. This sentence shows that Luke is a) confused b) happy c) cautious d) impatient
What is C?
Tim is as fast as a cheetah.
What is a simile?
Sean and Brad are best friends. They have been going to the same school since kindergarten and have bonded over their love of sports. However, Sean's favorite sport is football while Brad prefers basketball. What is the author's purpose of using a compare and contrast text structure?
What is "to show how the relationship between Sean and Brad/to show their similarities and differences?"
DAILY DOUBLE (Worth x2 the points)
Describing a text's main idea, important details, and overall meaning in just a few sentences.
What is summarizing/a summary?
The movie is a somber portrait of life on the streets. What is the meaning of somber?
What is a dark or dull color in tone?
DAILY DOUBLE (WORTH DOUBLE THE POINTS)
In Darnell Rock Reporting, Darnell says his group of friends get in trouble often. How does this affect his decision to write an article supporting a garden for the homeless?
What is Darnell thinks that the garden will influence his friends to make better decisions or give them a better image.
John was an ox as he rolled the boulder up the steep hill.
What is a metaphor?
The summer had been extra hot with very little rain to relieve the thirsty earth. There were cracks in the ground that looked like someone might fall into. People neglected their lawns because no plant was motivated to be green or grow.
What is the author's purpose for using a cause and effect text structure?
What is "to show the reason why people started neglecting their lawns?"
The use of a word or phrase more than one time--used to emphasize.
What is repetition?