Root Words
What is the root in the word "lucid"?
luc/lum
What is the definition of symbol?
Symbol: an object that has importance and meaning abstractly as well as concretely
DAILY DOUBLE:
What is a "comparison" and how is it shown?
Exonerate: remove blame, absolve, acquit.
What is the definition of a short genre?
A page or less of writing.
to turn
Give an example of a litote.
not bad (good)
not the brightest lightbulb (dumb)
What is the difference between a dependent clause and an independent clause?
Independent clause: can stand by itself, complete thought
Dependent clause: can NOT stand by itself, incomplete thought
Use the word cacophony in a sentence showing the meaning is understood.
Many correct usages are acceptable.
As I walked into the animal shelter, there was a cacophony of sadness.
How many weeks did you have to read your books?
Five weeks
Define "operation" using the root definition in the word definition.
Operation: an act of surgical WORK performed on a patient.
DAILY DOUBLE:
State how a motif connects in relation to symbol.
Reoccurring symbols make up a motif to unify a thought in a piece of work
Fix and explain what is wrong in this sentence.
I should of known you were lying about going to Disneyland.
Commonly confused word:
I should HAVE known you were lying about going to Disneyland.What does it mean to vindicate someone?
Clear them from suspicion or blame.
What were the three criteria your book group discussions were graded on?
Input
Insight
Knowledge of the novel
Define "complacent" using the root defintion in the word definition.
Complacent: smugly at PEACE with accomplishments
Explain the usage of former vs. latter.
Former refers to the first of two things listed.
Latter refers to the second of two things listed.
Fix and explain what is wrong in this excerpt.
In the article, he claims toys are teachers. He said that toy guns teach children to solve problems with violence.
Verb tense shift: all should be present
In the article, he claims toys are teachers. He SAYS that toy guns teach children to solve problems with violence.
What is the difference between "libel" and "slander"?
Libel is written defamation of character, while slander is verbal defamation of character.
Name four authors whose books we read.
Markus Zusak
John Knowles
John Hershey
Anne Frank
Laura Hillenbrand
Define "vertigo" using the root definition in the word definition.
Vertigo: a sensation of turning and loss of balance.
What are the traits of a traditional hero?
Traditional Hero:
-Used to be demi-gods
-Can be humans with bravery, integrity, and selflessness
-Unusual circumstances around birth/death
-Has supernatural help
Faulty idiom: figurative language phrase that native language speakers understand that is incorrect.
Example: The quiz was under (over) my head.
Use the word "crescendo" in a sentence showing that the meaning is understood.
Many acceptable answers.
Before the team took the field, there was a short crescendo drum roll to build anticipation.
What are the five main grading sections on the Multi-Genre Project Rubric?
Packaging
Table of contents and works cited
Introduction
Short genres
Long genres