Rhyming
Give an example of a pair of rhyming words.
Cat - Hat
Fun - Sun
(Answers vary)
What is the definition of repetition?
The act of repeating (a word or phrase)
What does shed mean in this sentence?
We had to vacuum because the dog shed all over the couch.
To loose fur or skin in order to stay healthy
List 3 conjunctions.
Oliver was tired, so he took a nap.
What is the pronoun?
he
What is a word that rhymes with old?
gold, fold, rolled, told, sold
What is the definition of metaphor?
A comparison without "like" or "as".
What does confidence mean in this sentence?
I had confidence that my students would do well on our test.
The feeling of being certain or sure about something.
What is the conjunction in this compound sentence?
It is Friday and I am excited for the weekend.
and
Elena was excited for a trip, so she packed her bag.
What is the pronoun antecedent?
Elena
What is a poetry element that means "a poem with no rhyme scheme"?
Free verse
What is an example of personification?
Trees bowing down their heads. (Who Has Seen the Wind?)
Or any example of an object having human traits.
Give an example of an opinion.
Varied answers.
Find the conjunction in the compound sentence.
I went to the store, but I forgot to buy a loaf of bread.
but
Matias and Vinny were done with the test, so they read a book.
What is the pronoun antecedent?
Matias and Vinny
What is the rhyme scheme of Mary's Lamb?
Mary had a little lamb,
Its fleece was white as snow,
And every where that Mary went
The lamb was sure to go;
ABAB
What is an example of hyperbole?
A long-armed man reaching up to grab the stars
Or any other exaggeration.
What does the word resolute mean in this sentence?
Anna was resolute when faced with a challenging violin competition.
Serious and determined
Combine these sentences to make a compound sentence.
It is summer. It is chilly.
It is summer, yet it is chilly.
Select the correct reciprocal pronoun to complete the sentence:
The cat and the dog don't like _______.
each other
What is the rhyme scheme of Mother Doesn't Want a Dog?
Mother doesn't want a dog.
Mother says they smell,
And never sit when you say sit,
Or even when you yell.
ABCB
What is the definition of onomatopeia and what is an example?
A word that sounds like what it describes.
Ex. bang! woof! ssshh meow! etc.
Use the word "advancing" in a sentence.
The car was advancing forward slowly out of the parking space.
Create your own compound sentence with a conjunction.
Should contain:
-two subjects
-two verbs
-one conjunction
Write the reciprocal pronoun to complete this sentence:
My brothers and sisters enjoy spending time with _______.
one another