Grammar and Usage
Figurative Language and Sound Devices
Language and Details in Nonfiction
Words, Words, Words
Plots, Characters, and Conflicts
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Which word in the following sentence needs a spelling change? There was an argument over the maintenance schedule after the electrical panel was hit by lightening.
What is change "lightening" to "lightning".
100
The facts are as clear as day
What is a simile
100
The author has to capture the language and ________ of the time period. This is also known as the word choice.
What is diction.
100
Name that affixes that are attached to words that contribute to changing the meaning of the words
What are prefixes and suffixes
100
This is the Introduction of the first events of the story
What is rising action
200
How is the sentence below correctly punctuated? David, Im sick and tired of saying, "Please return our things," to our new neighbor, Mr. Simpson.
Add an apostrophe between the I and m to form a contraction.
200
Identify this type of figurative language: She sells sea shells down by the sea shore
What is alliteration
200
Authors bring their readers into their subjects lives by describing their worlds with language that appeals to senses. Readers are able to recognize sights, smells, sounds,and details in ones life story.
What is imagery?
200
The words believable and recognizable have the suffix able added to them. What does this suffix mean?
What is capable of
200
Being introduced to the characters, setting, and all necessary background information prior to getting to the plot of the story
What is Exposition
300
How can you correct this sentence: This fall, my uncle, doctor paul harrison, will take us to see the seven samurai, which is a japanese film.
This fall, my uncle, Doctor Paul Harrison, will take us to see The Seven Samurai, which is a japanese film. - underline or italicize the title of the film.
300
"The love of a husband and wife is said to last a thousand years" is an example of what type of figurative language
What is Hyperbole
300
Working hard, giving him the cold shoulder, using elbow grease, are all examples of
What are idioms?
300
This prefix means half
What is semi
300
man vs nature man vs self man vs society man vs machine are all examples of types of
What is conflict
400
Revise this sentence to take it from passive to active voice: The bread was cooked by the mother for her son.
The mother cooked the bread for her son.
400
The iron screamed with burning anticipation as it was lifted it above the wrinkled clothing
What is Personification
400
A cross, the flag, and marigolds are all examples of
What is symbolism.
400
These three prefixes have similar meaning, they all mean not
What are dis, non, and un
400
In the movie, Transformers, what type of conflict plays a major role in the film
What is man vs machine
500
Make this sentence follow the rules of parallel structure. "Justin was excited about inviting friends over, eating a good meal, and to play cards."
Justin was excited about inviting friends over, eating a good meal, and playing cards
500
This type of language is not figurative or uses the straightforward meaning of the words. There is no extended meaning. It is what it says.
What is Literal Language
500
Type of poem that describes emotions, feelings or nature.
What is lyric poem?
500
Which word uses the suffix that means the state of being sad: saddened, sadly, sadness
What is sadness
500
What is the order of the sequence of events as it relates to the plot
What is exposition, rising action or conflict, climax, falling action, and resolution
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