Root Words
What is the root in the word "manicure"?
Man
A piece of writing at the end of a work of literature, usually used to bring closure to the work.
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
What is a "proper noun" and how is it shown?
-A specific noun
-Shown with a capital letter
Define sycophant.
A servile, self-seeking flatterer.
What is the world's most common fear?
Flying
(public speaking is second)
What is the definition of the root "tor/tort"?
to twist or bend
Give an example of a portmanteau.
SMOG= smoke + fog
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 ICONOCLAST in a sentence showing the meaning is understood.
Many correct usages acceptable.
Her friends deemed her an iconoclast when she said she hated pizza and going to the movies.
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
How long is the speech supposed to be?
3-5 minutes
Define "fraction" using the root definition in the word definition.
fraction: a BROKEN part of a whole
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
Define double entendre and give an example.
Definition: a word or phrase open to two meanings, one of which is usually risque or indecent.
Examples: In Finding Nemo when trying to escape the fish tank:
"Ok, everyone think dirty thoughts!"
What is wrong in this sentence?
The children planned to take advantage of the long car ride by singing songs, eating snacks, and maybe squeeze in a nap.
Faulty Parallelism:
The children planned to take advantage of the long car ride by singing songs, eating snacks, and maybe squeezING in a nap.
What does it mean to usurp someone?
Take a position of power by force
How many note cards were you supposed to have?
Minimum of three- as many as you want past that.
*One per paragraph*
Define "torture" using the root definition in the word definition.
Torture: TWISTing the inflict pain
What is the definition of satire?
Ridicule of a subject in a humorous way.
To ensure understanding, the in class activity consisted of forming groups, discussing the questions about the book, and giving a presentation in front of the class.
Hyphen needed to change two nouns to one adjective
To ensure understanding, the in-class activity consisted of forming groups, discussing the questions about the book, and giving a presentation in front of the class.
What is the difference between "circuitous" and "divergent"?
Circuitous: taking the most indirect route
Divergent: separating, into different directions
What are two of the techniques we practiced?
Volume
Breathing
Pronunciation/Enunciation
Pausing (quiz)
Define "manufacture" using the root definition in the word definition.
Manufacture: to make by HAND
What is a prologue also known as?
A preface
Spell the two misspellings we had this quarter.
Thru
Enuff
Use the word "perfidious" in a sentence showing the meaning is understood.
Many acceptable:
While the two men fought, their former ally smiled as he watched his perfidious scheme unfold.
Name one of the famous political speeches we watched.
Lincoln - Gettysburg Address
FDR - Declaration of War
King George - Radio Address