Figurative Language
Simile
The beginning of a story. Provides all essential background information.
Exposition
In terms of getting high grades, research has found that classroom engagement is most effectual.
Produce desired results
Part of the word that carries the word's main meaning
Root
Considering that the Greek prefix "anti" means not, what is the meaning of the word "antisocial"?
Not social
I am so tired I could sleep for an entire year
Hyperbole
The universal message or lesson reading obtains from story
Theme
Compared to his skinny brother, Jeffrey was rather corpulent.
Use context clues to define corpulent.
heavy, bulky
Affix (or add on) that comes after the root
suffix
Considering that the prefix "phil" means love and the root "biblio" means book, what is the meaning of the word bibliophile?
Someone who loves books
Dewdrops dwell delicately
alliteration
Strong contrast between two things seen or placed close together
Juxtaposition
After eating a surfeit of candy on Halloween, Jackie experienced severe stomach pains. Use context clues to define surfeit.
A large amount
Affix (or add on) that comes before the root
Prefix
Considering that the Greek prefix "mis" means hate, the root "anthro" means human, and the suffix "ic" means to be characterized by, what is the meaning of the word misanthropic?
Ex- My vacation was across the pond.
Meiosis (an understatement)
The audience knows something that the characters in the story do not know.
Dramatic irony
The kids were on a furtive mission to throw a surprise birthday party for their mom.
Secretive, sneaky
The study of the origin and history of words
Etymology
Considering that the root "chron" means time, the prefix "an" means not, and the suffix "ic" means characterized by, what is the meaning of the word anachronistic?
Not belonging to the specified time period; outdated.
Keep your friends close, keep your enemies closer
Antithesis (statement containing contrasting ideas and uses parallel sentence structure)
Narrative method that presents unbroken string of character's internal thoughts.
Stream of consciousness
Since David didn't practice all summer his Spanish speaking skills became fallow.
Use context clues to define the word fallow.
The study of the formation of words
Morphology
Considering that the Latin root "reg" means rule, and the suffix "cide" means to kill, what is the meaning of the word regicide?
The killing of a ruler