Vocabulary
Appropriate means...
proper
Annotating means...
to take notes
A comparison using like or as
simile
Context clues are...
what is surrounding the word(s) you don't know to help you infer what they mean
The subject of a sentence; person, place, or thing.
Noun
Anecdote means...
short story
Name one thing you can do to annotate a text.
highlight, underline, circle, make symbols, write in margins
a comparison without using like or as
metaphor
Name one example of what you can use to infer the meaning of a word (in other words, give an example of how you can use context clues).
Synonym, antonym, comparison, contrast, surrounding words, ...
The action of a sentence
Verb
Candid means...
honest
What are some things that you look for when annotating a text? 3 example minimum.
key details, unknown words, main ideas, questions about the text, summaries
An exaggeration
hyperbole
That charlatan! That absolute fake!
Using context clues, infer the meaning of charlatan.
a fraud
The describer of a noun
Adjective
Concise means...
clear and brief
BOOM! POW! are examples of...
Onomatopoeia
It was an idyllic day - sunny, warm, and perfect for a walk in the park.
Using context clues, infer the meaning of idyllic.
peaceful; happy
I wanted to go to the bookstore so badly.
The italicized word is a(n)...?
ADVERB
Compel means...
Comply means...
to force
to obey
Theme is...
the message of a story; a life lesson
His animosity, or hatred, of his sister divided the family.
What example of context clues are used to help you define animosity?
Synonym
(1)Tasia, (2)we went to the park on this (3)stormy day because (4)you were the one who was so (5)annoyingly(6)begging (7)us to!
List the part of speech to the corresponding number.
1. Noun; 2. Pronoun; 3. Adjective; 4. Pronoun; 5. Adverb; 6. Verb; 7. Pronoun