Prefix Pt 1
The definition is "self"
What is auto?
The part of the word that goes before the root.
What is prefix?
The type of essay intended to inform or explain.
What is an explanatory essay?
Odilia's guide on the journey.
Who is La Llorona?
The definition is "away from"
What is "ab"?
The definition is "not" or "on and in"
What is the prefix a-?
The moral of the story.
What is theme?
The type of writing involving the five senses
What do the butterflies represent?
Transformation
New life
The sisters
Give an example of a word with the prefix "de"
dethrone, deconstruct, decompose, decode
Give an example of a word with the prefix "dia"
diagram, diaphragm, diabolical, dialogue, diameter
A summary without opinion.
What is an objective summary?
your topic sentence!
Name three monsters the girls faced.
Cecilia (a witch)
Lechuzas
Nagual
Chupacabra
PAPA (when he tried to take their home)
Give an example of a word with the prefix "con" or "com"
conjoin, conjunction, community, combine
Give an example of a word with the prefix "dis"
disrespect, disillusioned, disagree
A way of making meaning by comparing something to something else.
What is figurative language?
The bit of information between the topic sentence and the evidence.
What is the background information?
Name all five of the sisters and give at least one personality trait for each.
Odilia
Juanita
Pita
Velia
Delia
(personality traits will vary)
Give an example of a word with the prefix "a" and then define that word.
Give an example of a word with the prefix "de" and then define the word.
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The type of vocabulary you would only find in one subject area.
What is domain-specific vocabulary?
What is the thesis statement?
State one of the main themes of Summer of the Mariposas, cite a scene where that theme is proven.
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