ELA VOCABULARY
Their house was more like a small castle than a humble abode.
What is the meaning of the word abode?
A. Building B. House C. Tower
B. House
Theme
Life is a roller coaster, you should try one.
What figurative language was used?
A. Hyperbole B. Simile C. Metaphor
C. Metaphor
A statement that can be proven to be right.
Fact
A statement that cannot be proven.
Opinion
The doctor implanted a device to help him with his heart condition.
What does the word implanted mean?
A. Install B. Bury C. Remove
A. Install
Evidence/Proof
My neighbor snores like a freight train.
What figurative language was used?
A. Simile B. Hyperbole C. Metaphor
A. Simile
Retelling of a story with only the important details.
Summary
Key information that the author wants you to know after reading.
Central or Main Idea
The solicitors has deep consternation on people's behavior towards their work that they felt alarmed.
What is the meaning of the word consternation?
A. Love B. Satisfaction C. Fear
C. Fear
What are the five (5) W questions that you ask when you are writing a summary?
Who
What
When
Where
Why
My brilliant son failed out of college.
What figurative language was used?
A. Simile B. Irony C. Hyperbole
B. Irony
An arguable statement that can be proven by evidence.
Claim
Showing unique experience is ________ POVs purpose in a text.
First Person
The character's actions are purely vindictive and unforgiving ever since the tragedy befell his family.
What is the meaning of the word vindictive?
A. Forgiving B. Vengeful C. Irritated
B. Vengeful
What is the main idea of this paragraph:
Regular exercise provides significant benefits for mental health, including reduced anxiety and better sleep. According to studies, just thirty minutes of brisk walking can improve mood immediately. Therefore, dedicating time for daily physical activity is a crucial component of a healthy lifestyle.
A. Lifestyle is important to everyone.
B. Physical activity is necessary for a healthy individual.
C. Walking improves health.
B. Physical activity is necessary for a healthy individual.
The deafening silence almost made us crazy.
What figurative language was used?
A. Irony B. Oxymoron C. Simile
B. Oxymoron
A character's perspective being told and used in the text.
Point of View
Characters
Setting
Conflict
Theme
Plot
The doctors at St. Mary's are predominantly non-believers of pseudo-Science.
What does predominantly mean?
A. Generally B. Slightly C. Partially
A. Generally
What is the theme of this line:
“Crying is good for the soul...It means something needs to be released. And if you don't release the something, it just weighs you down until you can hardly move.”
A. Emotional release is necessary for healing.
B. Being emotional can jeopardize your life.
C. Crying can make you lose control.
A. Emotional release is necessary for healing.
The beginning of the end has always made me curious.
What figurative language was used?
A. Oxymoron B. Irony C. Paradox
C. Paradox
Author's feelings - Tone
How the reader's feel - Mood
A point of view where all the character's thoughts and feelings are being portrayed.
Third Person Omniscient