Text Review
In Maus, what did the mice and cats represent?
Jews and Nazis
What does the prefix mis- mean?
wrongly, incorrect, badly
What is the definition of wearily?
in a tired way
This type of clause contains a subject and a verb and can stand alone as a complete sentence.
An independent clause
What is the difference between tone and mood of a text?
The tone of a text is the author's attitude towards the subject or audience. The mood is how the audience feels while reading it.
Identify where this text is from: "The fence stretched across the land, and the girls followed it because they knew it would lead them home.”
Follow the Rabbit-Proof Fence
What does the suffix -ly mean?
Makes a word an adverb; a state of being or in a way of being
What is the definition of sheepishly?
in a shy/embarrassed way
What punctuation mark is used to separate items in a list and often appears before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?
A comma
In the sentence “The golden sunlight spilled over the hills, warming everything it touched,” what type of language is the author using to create a vivid imagery?
Descriptive Language
Both soda bans articles are examples of this type of nonfiction writing that presents claims and supporting reasons.
Argumentative Writing
What does the suffix -ful mean?
Full of
What word has the definition rules or orders given by authority?
Mandates
Words like Tennessee, Monday, and Mrs. Smith are examples of this type of noun and must always begin with a capital letter.
A proper noun
This part of speech connects words, phrases, or clauses and can show relationships like and, but, or, because, although.
Conjunction
In what text did Grandpa bring Martin an important object that represents family history and tradition?
The Medicine Bag
What does the root word -spect- mean?
To look or to see
What word has the definition of to put something into effect?
Implemented
Which word in this sentence is spelled incorrectly?:
'The student definately finished their homework.'
Definately (Definitely)
This is a figure of speech that uses exaggeration to make a point, like saying, “I’ve told you a million times!”
Hyperbole
This character helped hide and protect the families by bringing them food and supplies in Anne Frank: The Play.
Miep Gies
What does the root word -dict- mean?
To say or to speak
What word has the definition of to fear or feel anxiety about the future?
Apprehensive
How would you revise this sentence for parallel structure:
'She likes hiking, swimming, and to ride bicycles.'
'She likes hiking, swimming, and riding bicycles.'
When an author uses words that appeal to the five senses to help readers picture something, this is being used.
Imagery